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BREAKING NEWS: You don’t have to keep the same routine for months on end to lose weight and feel betterNext time you fee...
17/09/2026

BREAKING NEWS: You don’t have to keep the same routine for months on end to lose weight and feel better

Next time you feel like skipping a week - just lower the bar.

Done beats perfect and keeps you consistent.

When life settles raise the bar again.

If you want to chat about “what’s enough” on your busy weeks so you can stay consistent and see results…

Message me “RESULTS”

I wish I knew this sooner…It would have saved me from years of boring cardio, doing random machines and getting no resul...
15/09/2026

I wish I knew this sooner…

It would have saved me from years of boring cardio, doing random machines and getting no results.

A programme will keep you consistent as it’s more efficient.

And that consistency will get you results.

If you want to chat about the right programme for you just comment “PROGRAMME”

June in slides - 1. Being a nerd at the Metallica pop up shopJune in slides - 2. Glutes and hammiesJune in slides - 3. “...
10/07/2026

June in slides - 1. Being a nerd at the Metallica pop up shop

June in slides - 2. Glutes and hammies

June in slides - 3. “Almost ready to serve” food shop

June in slides - 4. Adding a touch to Philo’s message

June in slides - 5. Daily “non negotiable”

June in slides - 6. balls

June in slides - 7. Paying that rent 💶

June in slides - 8. “Preparation beats willpower”

June in slides - 9. Instagram versus…

June in slides - 10. …Reality 😂

June in slides - 10. opening night 1

June in slides - 11. Metallica on night 2

These tips all have one thing in common...They make putting nutritious food into your body easier.And when something is ...
03/07/2026

These tips all have one thing in common...

They make putting nutritious food into your body easier.

And when something is easier to do, you’re far more likely to do it.

Most people think changing what they eat starts with willpower.

I think it starts much earlier.

It starts in the supermarket.

Every decision you make there removes dozens of decisions you’ll have to make later in the week.

That’s why I buy pre-chopped vegetables, ready-to-eat snacks and foods that are quick to prepare.

I’m not just saving time - I’m reducing opportunities to get distracted.

The biggest game changer for me though was portioning meals in advance.

I’d spend Sunday planning, shopping and meal prepping...

But then I’d leave meals batched together.

Later in the day, when I was tired, stressed or chasing dopamine

I’d either serve myself far more than I needed…

Or skip the meal completely and head straight for the crisps and biscuits.

Now I portion everything right after it’s cooked.

When it’s time to eat, I open the fridge, grab a container and a fork.

No indecision.

No fighting an impulse.

The food is simply too easy not to eat.

Your thoughts might care beforehand.

Your body won’t afterwards.

If you’re tired of relying on motivation and willpower and want systems that work with your impulsive behaviours instead of against them…

So you lose a few kg, build habits that last and finally feel in control, send me a DM saying “SYSTEMS”

18/06/2026

If you want to get excited about your goal… try this.

One of the biggest reasons people struggle to stay motivated isn’t because they don’t care enough.

It’s because the goal is months away.

When all you can see is the end result, it’s hard to get excited about the work that needs to happen today.

Instead of focusing on where you want to be in 6 months, bring it closer…

Focus on what’s achievable in the next few weeks.

Break the big goal into smaller milestones.

Create wins you can actually see.

Because motivation doesn’t come from reaching the finish line.

It comes from feeling like you’re getting closer to it.

And when you are on the home stretch you’ll move even faster.

If you are ready to get unstuck, back in shape and feeling confident…

Drop me a message right now saying “READY”

They don’t teach you this when you become a personal trainer.And honestly, most coaches still don’t fully understand it....
28/05/2026

They don’t teach you this when you become a personal trainer.

And honestly, most coaches still don’t fully understand it.

I lost 36 kilos lowering down food noise and have helped hundreds of people lose theirs too.

And one of the biggest reasons why?

I started noticing the same cycle of mistakes over and over again.

Loud evening food noise rarely appears instantly.

It starts quietly in the morning and gets louder as the day goes on.

A skipped lunch.
Sweet f*ck all protein.
Boredom.
Isolation.
Food as nourishing as sand.
Decision fatigue.
Stress.
No protection of time.
Zero planning until crunch time.

Manageable while you’re busy, sure…

But late at night when it’s finally “me time”?

You’re b*lloxed tired.
Looking for fast dopamine with minimal effort.
Your need for stimulation skyrockets.
Your hunger gets loud AF.
And mindful thinking gets put on hold until the craving is satisfied.

That’s why controlling evening food noise starts before you’re hungry.

Because when you’re starving, overstimulated, exhausted, and surrounded by hyper-palatable food…

That’s not a willpower-friendly setup.

And it’s an even worse place to be when you’re already beating yourself up for bingeing at night like I used to.

Start controlling the noise from the morning.

Save yourself the guilt later.

And save this post for when the volume starts creeping up again.

27/05/2026

This might sting a little…

But half arsed commitment is the reason you feel stuck for months on end.

“Hopefully”
“Probably”
“I’ll try to”
“I’ll do a bit everyday”
“Sometime on Wednesday…”

These words and statements have no business in planning a week.

If you have to reshuffle because of something out of your control that’s fine.

But be assertive with your initial plan for the week and make sure what you are planning is manageable.

Start small, commit to it and when it starts happening regularly build from there.

Drop the vague inner dialogue - your goals deserve better than that.

If you want to shift a few kilos, have more energy and feel more capable by starting with something manageable and building from there…

Message me “READY”

If I had to lose over 36kg’s all over again…Here is how I would make my workouts “easy to start”Let me let you in on a s...
15/05/2026

If I had to lose over 36kg’s all over again…

Here is how I would make my workouts “easy to start”

Let me let you in on a secret - when it feels “hard to do” your motivation to start it is low

Which means it doesn’t get done enough to see results.

But when it feels “easy to do” starting it after a long day feels less daunting.

Once you build the habit, have momentum behind you and are seeing progress…

Then push harder - but most people skip that part

They go hard for a few sessions, burn out and repeat the cycle again a few months later.

Here are 6 things I’d do to make workouts easier to do so you can lose a few kilo’s 👇

1️⃣Have a reward system

Do something you enjoy after it.

Video games, a cup of tea, Netflix etc.

Looking forward to that thing afterwards makes the workout easier to start.

2️⃣Add some novelty

A playlist of bangers, a new programme, cardio out in the sun or training with someone reliable.

When motivation is low sometimes you need to get it from somewhere else.

3️⃣Cut the commute

If trips to and from the gym are taking longer than the workout itself

Then the sofa is going to win most days. Train closer to home or at home (even occasionally)

4️⃣Train with less

Loads of equipment or constant adjusting can put you off starting. Use one piece of equipment, simple.

5️⃣Use a tier system

Stop treating workouts like they have to be all or nothing.

Tier heirachy:

1️⃣ = 10-15 mins of a few sets on days you feel bleh
2️⃣= half the workout when you are short on time
3️⃣ = The full workout for days when you feel like pushing it and getting closer to your goals

The trick is this - its easy to start Tier 1 and its totally cool to change tiers mid workout

Once you start moving you often end up moving up the tiers naturally anyway.

Something always beats nothing.

6️⃣Future pace yourself - make the stuff after the workout sound appealing in your head.

“I’ll have a shower, stick comfy clothes on and have a cup of tea after this.”

That little picture in your head can make starting feel far easier.

Make it easy➡️Consistency➡️Push it

Want to build momentum, lose a few kilos and feel confident for summer? Message me the number “6”

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