Staying healthy when injured

It is hard to lose weight or stay fit IN GENERAL, but much less when you have an injury! Injuries happen to the best of us; including me, this past week playing indoor soccer! BUMMER!

It is easy to get discouraged and feel like all your weight loss/fitness efforts are wasted, but never fear! There are certain things you can do to maintain your weight or even lose some weight while recovering!

1. RESTRUCTURE your plan until you get back on your feet:

-Refocus your mindset by acknowledging that you are injured, and that sometimes you have to take a detour, but it doesn't mean it's the end of the road.

-Plan ahead! Prep meals ahead of time for work, school, etc, so you are not tempted by the "quick & easy" foods (a.k.a. Fast Food).

2. TWEAK your diet:

-If you are on a LOW anything (carb, calorie, fat, etc) diet, let your Dr. know - you might not be getting the proper nutrients to heal.

-Consider a multi-vitamin if you are allowed to cut back on your calories. Again, check with your Dr. to determine which vitamin is best for you.

-Stick with the Primal foods for natural antioxidants & ample amount of protein, carbohydrates, and fat: meat/fish, fruit/vegetables, nuts/seeds.

3. DO what you can without furthering your injury or preventing recovery:

-Get some kind of cardiovascular training (unless you are completely out of commission). For example, if your lower body is injured, amp up your upper body routine with weights, resistance bands, or machines; and vise versa for upper body injuries.

-Consult with your doctor about a swimming routine. A lot of injuries are conducive to swimming, and in many cases swimming actually promotes healing and recovery.

No one wants to be injured, no one wants to get off track, BUT taking a break and letting your body heal is essential. It doesn't mean you have to fall off the bandwagon completely, but maybe just hang on with your leg instead of your arm ;)

HEAL FAST FIT ONES!

Training with Kati

Why Train with Kati?

The primary difference between Kati and most other trainers is her comprehensive approach to health, fitness, longevity, vitality and life. Have you ever noticed when you go to the gym that most people rely on their trainers to walk with them, leading them around from one exercise machine to another? Can you imagine this in real life? You go to the grocery store and are met at the door by your personal shopper who walks you around from item to item and tells you what to buy and how much? Then meets you again two days later to tell you almost exactly the same thing? To some that may sound nice, but for most, it’s not real life. Training with Kati requires you to think, to use your brain as well as your muscles, to learn, to challenge yourself, to try new things you never thought you could, to practice new skills that require you to be focused and present. She teaches you how to move your body with proper mechanics, stability, balance, and agility. She does this so that when you’re NOT with her training, you can truly have fun, suck life dry, Live Your Best!

Coaching vs. Personal Training

Most personal trainers rely on their clients to not think. They are happy when their clients leave training and have no idea what they did. They also count on their clients not quite achieving their goals. It’s called job security. If your client never achieves his/her goal, and never really knows what to do in or out of the gym for a workout, he/she will always need you!

When training with Kati, you are hiring a COACH. Her job is to help facilitate your listening, thinking, learning, being aware and being responsible. She will guide and steer you on a course and is there to help you maintain your heading when a “storm” throws you in the wrong direction; however, it is clear from the start of your relationship that YOU are ultimately responsible for your health, fitness and vitality.

Her instruction focuses on movement techniques and skills, physical conditioning, and the development of healthy workouts, eating habits, and self-discipline, so that after a period of time, you’ve got all the essential elements, experience and confidence to make it through your life with health, fitness and vitality.

"BE THE CHANGE!!!"