Trainer or no trainer- that is the question.

I've noticed lately that even with my increase in mileage and monitoring of calories- I haven't been losing any weight. Unfortunately, the increase in mileage has caused an increase on the scale. Much to my dissatisfaction. I have had some problem's with hitting a massive plateau in the past but always managed to make progress. I've hit it hard this time and while my clothes aren't getting any tighter, they're not getting smaller either. I've tried reducing calories and portions- and all that has left me with is a lightheaded dizzy feeling when running so I'm unsure what I should do. I'm eating between 1200 and 1500 calories depending on the length of my run each day. It's very frustrating.

My significant other suggested that I look into personal training to help me break through this time. I have to admit, I'm a little skeptical and probably a little snobby. My gym (which I will not mention the name of for fear of being sued) doesn't have the greatest track record with trainers. Most look like they could be college freshman and have the minimum (or less) certification that I'm comfortable with. My gym also charges an INSANE amount for personal training (above $50 a session on top of our monthly membership). I've seen the trainers at work and I'm honestly not that impressed.

My second worry is that these training sessions will cut into my running. I know that I need to increase the amount of strength training I'm doing (currently little to none, I know I know!) but I want my strength training to complement my running, not replace it. After speaking to a few of the runners at my gym, they said that when they started with trainers there- it took months for them to get back to their regular mileage.

This is just a rant- but I HATE how the trainers at my particular gym operate. It's mostly a bunch of young guys who view "training" as an opportunity to hit on the girls there or make them feel inferior. It's blatantly obvious what they are doing and I know more women than me avoid the weight room for that reason. We've complained to management with very little change. UGH.

So friends, do you use personal trainers - if so, did you get the results you wanted? Am I worrying over nothing?