Was the question I was asked the other day by a client, as she discovered I will be moving to St. Louis by the end of the year. 

It actually would have been sooner, but after my wife and I got married, we decided to stick around the DC metro area a little while longer until we got more properly transitioned...and since I've lived in Maryland basically my whole life - it's going to be one helluva transition for me - but that's another story.

Anyway, my client, Cindy, was really disappointed to hear this, as she is starting to make great progress with her weight loss program. 

She's worried that when we part ways...she's gonna gain all her weight back.

Well, let me tell you what I told her.

The only way you gain weight is if you're constantly exceeding your blood sugar levels or you are eating too much at a given time.

Now, if you're doing next to no physical activity whatsoever, you will gain your weight back.

But let's say Cindy loses 50 pounds by the time I move and goes it alone with her training...she STILL can make great progress with her weight loss and at the very least - maintain what she has already accomplished.

She could strength train 3x a week just like we are now and do cardio everyday.  The only difference would be her intensity.  Though, this will not deter her from seeing results.

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Remember, there are 3 components for effective training.

1. Consistency
2. Variety
3. Intensity

If Cindy is exercising almost everyday, changing up her routines frequently and doing everything as intense as SHE can - she WILL NOT gain her weight back.  She will continue to see progress for a long time to come.

The ONLY deterrent will be if she starts to eat poorly. 

Meaning, she's not eating frequently, her portion sizes are too big, she's eating the wrong kinds of foods, she's not drinking enough water and so on. 

All of these factors will have a much GREATER impact on her body than her exercise ever will.

Now, besides Cindy's eating and exercise habits, there is of course the component of m-o-t-i-v-a-t-i-o-n. 

How can she get motivated by herself?

Well, three things.

One, she needs to write down her goals on a piece of paper or index card and stick it every place she can readily see it.  This way it's engrained in her subconscious.  She will have no choice but to make fitness a priority and constantly be reminded of maintaining a healthy life.

Two, she can hire another one of my awesome trainers - http://www.fitnessandresults.com/cfr_personal_trainers.php

...Or three, she can also get a copy of my upcoming DVD course which will be entitled "The In-Home Personal Trainer." This puppy will be the next best thing to personal training with me...without me being physically present.  This program will keep her on track and help her continue to see results.

I highly recommend that YOU do the same if you're in Cindy's situation.

That's all for today my friend.  Have a wonderful day and a wonderful week!

Yours in Total Fitness & Maximum Success,

Jim Coughlin