Ms. Cooper is the founder and president of LDC Training. Her background includes 25 years of public service in law enforcement and emergency services. Her passion is cycling and in addition to being assigned as a bike patrol officer, she also earned a gold medal for cycling in the Nevada Law Enforcement Games.
Our president is also proud of her multi-year participation in the Baker to Vegas 100-mile relay runs during which she competed alongside fellow officers in teams of 20 through the deserts of California and Nevada.
Today her interests lie in training others (of course) and in triathlon training for herself. Although disability prevents her from competing, she finds triathlon training to be the most comprehensive form of self-improvement and enjoys the rehabilitative benefits of swimming, running, and cycling.
Message dated July 6, 2011 So, it’s one week after the start of my weight loss experiment and I’m up one pound!Actually this is something that is quite common so let me give you a bit of background and then I’ll explain. For those who don’t know me, I’m 47 years old and recently retired from a long career which required a higher level of fitness than the average person.For the past few years, I’ve been an avid, amateur runner and cyclist and, of course, the president of LDC Training which requires a significant level of fitness in and of itself. Over the last year, I’ve noticed a steady rise in my weight.In the past, a pound or two extra never bothered me because it was easily removed with slight adjustments to my training and calories, but not this time.No matter what I’ve done, the weight has not only continued to stick but has actually risen steadily and I now find myself more than ten pounds over my desired portage.When it jumped to 17 pounds over, I decided to get serious.(That extra seven pounds was a freak thing and I’m back to just ten or so over.) Let me mention here that my prior attempts to drop weight include all the tips and techniques I give clients in the same situation.I started with increasing my workouts and decreasing my calories.As a wine lover, my end-of-day ritual of bread, wine, and cheese was exempt from elimination due to its mental and emotional ‘healing’ powers.Also, off-limits was my daily dose of Starbucks which I justified by taking only prior to working out as supplemental ‘fuel.’My workouts were consistently one to two hours per day (more or less) but sometimes I replaced my workout with teaching Fitness Bootcamp.I did not log my calories since I felt I had a pretty good idea what everything I ate was worth and I did not log my training for the same reason. Are you seeing a trend here? What I experienced was something I often observe with weight-loss clients…an under-estimate of calories consumed and an over-estimate of the effects of training.Then the inevitable feeling of frustration when the weight creeps up. I realized the only way to know for certain if the weight gain is controllable is to religiously keep track of my food intake and exercise. If, after a significant period of strict calorie control and regimented exercise, the weight continues to increase, I’ll gladly succumb to the thought that weight gain is an unavoidable effect of aging and go back to my relaxed schedule of training and casual balance of food.I’ll be able to eat, drink, and be merry knowing that it doesn’t really matter with regards to my weight.
However,I’m not one to give up that quickly and, hence, the experiment. My theory is based on my training and experience and states that ANYONE can have the body of their dreams with the proper diet and exercise. The plan is to allow myself the least amount of calories for the highest potential weight loss.Using the application, Loseit!, on my phone, I log everything consumed and every exercise performed.The app takes care of all the calculations.It’s actually very cool! My starting daily calorie allowance is 547.Now before you gasp, remember that this is calculated before my workouts are figured in.The more training I do throughout the day, the more calories I get to eat. I was pretty good last week but with the holiday weekend I did ‘cheat’ with a piece of pizza, a couple of beers, and a flambé desert, so that extra pound I gained is not a huge surprise. However, many people gain a bit of weight when starting a new training program.This is due to increased fluid in the muscle tissues (the reason we get sore after working out.)It’s important to not let this set you back mentally and throw in the towel.You have to give your body a few weeks to adjust and respond. I will continue the experiment throughout the summer and report back here so you all will know how it goes.If it works (and I truly believe it will) I’ll be happy to see you at the training center to set you up foryour own personal fitness success.And if it doesn’t work… we’ll all go out for pizza and beer!
Message date April 14, 2011
Hello again and thanks for visiting LDC Training's ever-evolving website! I just noticed how long ago it was that I posted here and realized how much has happened over the last few months.
The new training center in Victorville is going strong. We have a regular group of exclusive clients who are super-committed to their fitness goal. We will be adding VIP benefits to all who maintain a regular schedule of 1-on-1 training at The Center. Some of those benefits include use of the center for extra training time, special invitation to yoga and pilates sessions, as well as free attendance at our weekend clinics.
Speaking of which...we will be offering a number of special clinics and workout sessions like Saturday morning run clinics, monthly cycling and hiking sessions, and Monday evening Pilates. All are welcome. Reservations are a must.
Summer is coming and we have some great programs to get you ready!
Beach Body Boot(y)camp will be offered as a 4-week program in Rancho and as a 4-hour seminar in Apple Valley. This program is high intensity work on those body parts which get the most exposure: Abs, Arms, Butt, and Legs. Join us to get your body bathing suit ready!
We're also really excited to present Teen Summer (boot) Camp, for 12-16 year olds who want to lose weight or get fit before school starts again in the Fall. The program is on the Apple Valley park and rec summer schedule but we can also present the program to any group of 15 or more who want to start a private group program.
Lastly, we will continue to work on this website to bring you the most comprehensive training and fitness information available. Look for videos, podcasts, and downloadable workbooks in the near future. If you haven't visited The Center, I personally extend an open invitation for you to come see us and let us show you how, together, we can achieve lifelong fitness.
