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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]..."it is so demotivating working out with an instructor who I have zero interest in looking like."

Why does this matter so much to you? I would start from there.[/quote]

NP here. It matters to me because I’m working out to improve my physical fitness. If the exercise class I’m taking will only result in a physique that’s 20 pounds overweight, well that’s not very motivating.

Most people take barre, Pilates, whatever class because they’re interested in having a toned fit body. The end goal is not to learn to do the perfect plié. People are doing the plié because it promises the end goal of a toned body. An out of shape instructor sends the message that the class doesn’t work. That no matter how well you master the class, you will not be toned and fit.

I don’t know about you, but it would be super demoralizing for me - especially since time is at a premium. [/quote]

A weekly class does not determine a person's physique. You have no idea what physical/health issues she has, what her diet is, what her sleep is like, what else she does outside of class.  I think you need to stop looking at the instructor as your end goal.  Even if the instructor had your ideal body, you wouldn't get it from taking their weekly class.  You don't have their genes, diet, lifestyle, etc...

For me, I want to be healthy, fit, and injury free.  I do a combination of tennis, lifting, pilates, yoga, and hiking. It's not realistic for me to think I'll look the tennis pro, yoga instructor, pilates instructor, or my hiking friends. This is the combo that currently makes me feel fit and energized.  I look better when I make good choices, I look bloated when I go out and eat Mexican food and Chinese food and drink over the weekend. It all comes down to all the choices you make for your body.  [/quote]

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