Ever gone to a toothless dentist? What about a homeless real estate agent? Or maybe a armless massage therapist? The answer (hopefully, for your sake) to all of these are no, but what about to a health or fitness expert who doesn't practice what he/she preaches? It seems there are many "fitness experts"around who are "do as I say not as I do"experts. Normally these type of trainers talk the talk well but do not live the lifestyle they are preaching. Let me tell you there are plenty of trainers out there who are doing just this.
If you are going to a coach or trainer who does not live the health and fitness lifestyle then you should start looking for that toothless dentist!! Why? well if they are giving advice and can't even follow it themselves there will never be the focus on obtaining your goals 100%, if they don't live the lifestyle they are preaching it shows they themsleves lack discipline, motivation and dedication, is that what you wnat in a coach or trainer? And if your happy with that than you will be happy with that toothless dentist.
Attitude reflects leadership. Find a coach who lives what he/she talks and let your attitude towards health and fitness be shaped by their attitude.