Out of the blue I received a whatsapp message from my colleague asking for my trainer’s number and to help her. She had reached her breaking point and couldn’t take how she looked anymore. While she was talking I dozed off and remembered myself 3 years ago. I remember feeling exactly how she felt. When someone asks for my trainer’s number I reply back by saying, “Are you sure?”, “Are you committed?”, “He doesn’t like it when you say yes and then cancel last minute, he is strict.” They either nod their heads or say, “yes yes of course.” So when she asked for his number I said ok, but I didn’t give it to her on the spot. A few days later she called my office phone and said, “Dana send me the number please!” I went quiet and said, “Oh wow, so you are serious?” Her reply was, “Yes, of course I am. I need him and need to change my lifestyle.” I felt she was desperate so I then sent her his number. That night he came to train me and so while he was there they chose the days and timings.
Two days passed and he went to her. I saw her the next day and the poor soul was sore. I laughed because I remembered myself at that moment 3 years ago. She was happy. She enjoyed her session and liked him a lot. Phew! He’s trying to teach her all about foods and what to eat and not eat and how to read labels at the supermarket. The first week she used to call me saying, “What was that he made me do??” I’d laugh and say, “Welcome to my club, you haven’t seen anything yet!” She thanked me and said, “It’s all because of you, after reading your blogs and how you have changed you pushed me to become better.” Hearing that was like music to my ears. I was so happy and honored I managed to get through to another person. He told her to walk and to get me to walk with her. I walk enough and barely sit during working hours. So she’s been trying to walk more and drink more water.
I give her advice on foods and have been showing her my lunchboxes and what I eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I told her the first month isn’t easy and to not give up. I explained that it will only get better and will only start showing results after 10 weeks or so. To be patient was something I wasn’t at all.
It sure is a great feeling being able to inspire someone to make changes in their lives.
