I Know What It’s Like To Struggle…

I am not a bodybuilder nor do I intend to be… Nor am i genetically gifted.

After my back injury and a period of depression and anxiety I was right in a rut.

For a while I had been drinking too much, eating too much and doin’ very little training.

On the days I felt motivated to start – I new the EXACT story to sell myself to make being out of shape feel acceptable.

But we know it isn’t acceptable.

I would tell myself I wasn’t bothered.

I made myself believe I was happy in the shape I was in – therefore I didn’t need to do the work!

I would allow myself off the hook.

I made excuses:

My circumstances are hard.

It’s not my destiny.

Considered a different career even away from Personal Training.

I’m tired.

I can’t run in the rain or the cold.

On days I was motivated I said I’ll start tomorrow – or I’ll start Monday!

… And I’m serious this time.

After years of tomorrows or start Monday’s – where was I?

I had no discipline.

I had no self worth.

I had no self belief.

I had no confidence.

And I told myself an endless supply of bullshit to justify my lack of it all!

I know what it’s like.

I know what it’s like not wanting to go try on new fitted clothes.

I know what it’s like to avoid social situations.

I know what it’s like to never go to a pool.

I know what it’s like to hate yourself.

I knew from being in shape previously how tough the journey would be.

So I know what it’s like to look in the mirror and see a mountain so big and a journey so long you don’t think it’s possible to conquer it.

I know what it’s like to be on the receiving end when people say ignorant shit.

I know what it feels like to feel out of control.

But…

Even though I know what all that is like…

I also know what it’s like to decide enough is enough.

I know what it’s like to say “NO FUCKIN’ MORE”

… And I know what it’s like to do the WORK!

Am I anywhere near where I want to be?

Definitely not. But I will be soon.

The last 6 months have been the most consistent I’ve been for the past 6 years.

Every ounce of sweat doing late night cardio after my shift is finished? – WORTH IT!

Every ounce of hard work.

Every weight lifted.

Every missed “night out”

Every time I sacrificed enjoying myself to stay on plan – while everyone else enjoyed themselves.

ALL WORTH IT!

I know what it’s like to struggle for the right mindset.

I have 3 kids.

One with Cystic Fibrosis as you seen last week. (Pictures on Facebook)

I work 75+ hours per week 7 days per week completing over 30 hours of PT sessions per week.

I have a company to run.

Once I’m at work – I can only eat the meals I bring prepared in advance because once I’m here on shift I cannot leave.

I can’t nip to the shop or have a set break.

Through all of that I cannot train when I’m on shift.

I do my stretches, train core and do light extras on shift.

My main training and my cardio I cannot do while I’m at work because I like to switch off, put my headphones in and have a shower afterwards.

On weekdays I only have 5 to 6 hours of sleep.

Basically what I’m saying is, you either want it or you don’t.

It’s a choice.

The situation will always be difficult.

Life will always be difficult.

There is no right, perfect time to start.

Starting on Monday will never happen.

You have to decide you want it and start NOW.

I realised I wanted it.

If you want it, I want to help you.

If you want to live inside the best version of yourself that you can be – I want to help keep you accountable and give you the guidance on your journey to becoming:

The fittest, strongest, leanest, healthiest most confident version of yourself that you can be.

Message me HERE. We’ll have a chat, I’ll tell you how I can help you.