Trainer inspiration

I love my job as a trainer. I love pushing my clients to their maximum and having them come out of the gym feeling stronger and healthier. Plus I love watching their self esteem increase as well as their waist lines decrease. But I was truly touched over the weekend when one of my former clients competed for the first time. Now unfortunately she did not place and was truly disappointed. So i spoke with her later on in the evening and she told me I was the reason she wanted to compete in the first place because I pushed her and made her set goals. And she saw how excited my friend Christina and I were for our first show that she thought it would be fun. I was truly touched by what she said because not only was I able to kick her butt on a daily basis but I actually had an influence on her and made a difference in her life. I pushed her and made her set goals so that she had direction and intention. Being an inspiration to someone is when you know you've succeeded as a trainer and competitor and THAT is why I love my job :D