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Yes, I think hiring a personal fitness trainer might help your daughter — but I also think it depends on why she’s overweight. If she needs basic instruction about her eating and exercise habits, a trainer could definitely help with that.

But, if there are other reasons for her weight gain (such as depression or thyroid problems), then a fitness trainer might not be able to tackle those issues.

I think the most important thing is to find the right personal trainer for your daughter…similar to what Gini was saying above. If you can find the right person — someone your daughter connects with and respects — then it might be just what she needs!

I hope this helps, and wish you all the best,
Laurie

Lilly R.

For me, the trainer that worked best was goal oriented but also focused on present time success – she worked me hard but not too hard (whereas the other trainer was too hard for me). The trainer I liked best was authentic and very positive and fun to work with. The trainer I didn’t fit as well with was a bit phony – too happy, too pushy and too talkative, not listening to me, so I ended up not enjoying our training sessions as much. Yet I know other people who really like her style. So if you can get a sense of the trainer’s personality, let it be a part of your evaluation when choosing a trainer.