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Kathleen Hobbs

Bio

My name is Kathleen and I'm tired...tired of being unhealthy and unhappy. I'm also tired of...well, being tired! I have struggled with weight and weight related issues ever since I was a teenager. I was an overweight child that was bullied, which unfortunately, turned me into a food obsessed adult with low self esteem. At the age of 18 I said "NO MORE" and lost 50 pounds. The love and attention I received after losing weight was insane!! I even had a teacher come up to me and say, "I bet you hated yourself when you were fat. Thank God you lost weight!" So of course, in my mind...being skinny meant having a great life filled with lots of friends and being fat meant that I would be unloved and unwanted. How screwed up is that?! Thus began my war with food and yo-yo dieting.

At the age of 42 I am (at least I hope I am) much wiser. However, I am still haunted by the past and continue to struggle with my weight and self esteem. I have a wonderful, supportive husband and a great family...but for some reason, I am obsessed with food and can't break the chains. I want to be healthy, I want to be happy, I want to have energy, but most of all, I want to know what it's like to eat like a "normal" person. A person who does not turn to food for comfort, a person who eats properly (and healthy!), a person who does not eat out of boredom! I am tired of using food as a crutch and I am ready to take years and years of bad habits and throw them out the window! This may sound silly...but I am ready to take back all of the power that I have given to food and give it back to myself!

I know that change can be difficult. However, I am ready! I am ready to commit myself 100% to the Transformation Nation Program. I know that this journey will not be easy...but I do know that it will be worth it! Here's to new beginnings and life long HEALTHY changes!

PS: Don't let my picture fool you! I don't let people take pictures of my entire body for a reason! :-)
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  • Greg Augustyn , NASM Elite Trainer
    Greg Augustyn , NASM Elite Trainer posted on Kathleen Hobbs’s wall:
    You're going to do great Kathleen!
  • Kathleen Hobbs
    Kathleen Hobbs posted on Greg Augustyn , NASM Elite Trainer’s wall:
    Hi Greg! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question. I had a feeling that my old trainer was pushing me too hard (I just didn't ant to say anything to him for fear of being looked at as a big whimp!). If I have any more training questions you can be certain that I will be asking! Thanks again for your time. Wish me luck with my new trainer!
  • Greg Augustyn , NASM Elite Trainer
    Greg Augustyn , NASM Elite Trainer posted on Kathleen Hobbs’s wall:
    Hey Kathleen, I’m sorry you had a bad experience with your previous trainer. Generally, when a trainer starts working with you they should go over your goals, health history and perform certain assessments. Based on this information and your performance on the assessments they then should design a program to meet your goals/needs.
  • Greg Augustyn , NASM Elite Trainer
    Greg Augustyn , NASM Elite Trainer posted on Kathleen Hobbs’s wall:
    Progression and safety should really be the main priorities. Unfortunately, some trainers feel that killing someone is the right way to train them. It is actually very easy to flat out destroy someone during a workout, but that strategy really doesn’t effectively help you reach your goals. Pushing someone in a systematic and progressive manner is what your body really needs to adapt and grow stronger; as you progress you will be able to handle more difficult or intense training techniques, exercises, etc. Just remember, being tough, doesn’t make a good trainer. Their ability to challenge you correctly and within reason is what separates the good trainers from the bad trainers. Irresponsible training programs can lead to injuries, poor performance and quite possibly be disheartening enough make be you lose some motivation.
  • Greg Augustyn , NASM Elite Trainer
    Greg Augustyn , NASM Elite Trainer posted on Kathleen Hobbs’s wall:
    No Pain, No Gain is only right within reason, let me explain. You can look at pain from two perspectives; on one side is the good pain, which really isn’t about pain, but really more about acclimating to the stress that comes with training. Let’s face it, exercise is physical work and you will feel uncomfortable to some level For example, the burn you may feel when lifting or trying to catch your breath from some cardio training. BUT, bad pain such as actual muscular or skeletal issues or sharp pains in joints; exercising to the point you feel nausea, dizziness or just being unable to recover is pushing beyond progressive training. It really is a sign of an incompetent trainer.
  • Greg Augustyn , NASM Elite Trainer
    Greg Augustyn , NASM Elite Trainer posted on Kathleen Hobbs’s wall:
    My advice to you, talk to your trainer about your goals. Let them know about your previous experience and that you want to be challenged, but also progressed properly. Communication is your best bet. Additionally, you can always talk with the manager and make sure you are training with someone that can safely, effectively and progressively help you reach your goals. Sorry I went off on a rant, but I could write a whole book on this stuff. I wish we were close, I’d train you myself. ;) I hope this helps and please keep me posted. Best-Greg
  • Kathleen Hobbs
    Kathleen Hobbs posted on Greg Augustyn , NASM Elite Trainer’s wall:
    Hi Greg! Quick question for you. How hard is a personal trainer supposed to work their client? I had a trainer that worked me out so hard...I actually cried once during a training session!! I know the phrase "No pain, no gain"....but give me a break! I start with a new trainer tomorrow and I'm hoping he doesn't kill me like the last guy. Thanks!!
  • Greg Augustyn , NASM Elite Trainer
    Greg Augustyn , NASM Elite Trainer posted on Kathleen Hobbs’s wall:
    Hey Kathleen, nice to meet you and welcome to Sharecare! Congratulations on you recent 3 pound loss, just keep working hard. I know food can be hard to deal with at times, but there are plenty of tools, support, and information here to help you reach your goals. Please let me know if I can help and keep up the good work Kathleen. Best-Greg
  • Kathleen Hobbs
    Kathleen Hobbs has posted a blog entry: Bye Bye Three Pounds
    So I just got home from my Weight Watcher's Meeting and I am down three pounds. This was only my second meeting...so I'm encouraged. Though I lost three pounds...I must keep reminding myself that each week will be different and no matter what the scale says...I MUST NEVER GIVE UP! In the past I often...Full Post
  • Kathleen Hobbs
    Kathleen Hobbs posted on Crystal Boyd’s wall:
    Hey Crystal! Just got back from my Weight Watcher's Meeting....and I am happy to report that I lost exactly three pounds! For some reason I was a little disappointed...I guess I am expecting too much too soon. I have to constantly remind myself that this is a JOURNEY! Besides...slower is better (better chance of keeping it off). I started at 178 pounds (very close to you!)...so now I'm at 175. If I can do this...SO CAN YOU!!!!
  • Crystal Boyd
    Crystal Boyd posted on Kathleen Hobbs’s wall:
    Hey Kathleen! Thanks for your comment on my blog:) My official weigh in went great today. 182.2lbs:/ but you got to start somewhere. I'm really in the process of getting my new schedule figured out regarding the gym. I work 3-4 12 hour shifts a week, not to mention my 22 month old who I believe would prefer not to spend every hour at daycare. I've decided to JUST DO IT! No matter how tired my legs are and no matter how sore my feet are from running around for 12+ hours, I'm still hitting that gym! You can probably tell my motivation is extremely high right now. I hope you continue to fit fitness in your life:) Just remember that you are worth it!
  • Cynthia Chavez
    Cynthia Chavez posted on Kathleen Hobbs’s wall:
    Hi Kathleen nice to meet you. I can relate to your Bio in a strange way. My obsession with food began as a child but I didn't have issues with weight until my first pregnancy. I'm just as obsessed with food but I fear being thin. Terrible things happened when I was thin. I know my fear is irrational so I'm trying to overcome it but it's hard. I wish you well on your journey. I'm here if you need anything.
  • Patty Jo Shockley
    Patty Jo Shockley posted on Kathleen Hobbs’s wall:
    Hi Kathleen, thanks for your support. Dogs are awesome aren't they.
  • Kathleen Hobbs
    Kathleen Hobbs posted on Patty Jo Shockley’s wall:
    Hi Patty! I can relate to you on many levels. I had surgery about three years ago and was unable to exercise for months. During that time, I packed on the pounds! To this day I still have to be careful when working out. Like you, I take my dogs for long walks. Not only am I getting exercise...I'm spending time with my beloved pups! Take care and I'm here to support you on your weight loss journey!
  • Kathleen Hobbs
    Kathleen Hobbs posted on Donovan Green - Elite Trainer’s wall:
    Hi Donovan! I have a question for you. In your opinion, how hard is a personal trainer supposed to push their client? I have been working with a trainer that pushes me to exhaustion. When I mean exhaustion...I mean I can barely move after each training session (and you can forget about the next day as I'm usually in so much pain I can barely walk). Isn't it possible to get in shape without the pain...or am I just an out-of-shape person who should stop complaining? Thanks for your insight!