After finally having enough of living a lifestyle that didn’t serve her, Aine made a true decision to change and the rest is history

She reached out to us, got started with us contact with us, and hasn’t look back since!

Great job Aine!

Marie has gone from strength to strength since she got started with us.

After initially struggling to get into a consistent routine, Marie refocused on her reasons for getting started, dialled in her exercise schedule and hasn’t looked back since..

After dropping 28lbs of unwanted weight, while rebuilding her relationships with healthy eating and an active lifestyle, Marie is now reaping the rewards of a much higher quality of life.

In her own words, “So much has changed for me.”

“I work as a seamstress, which often involves working 6 days a week and lots of extra (and very unsociable) hours.

Because of this, I found it very hard to get into a consistent exercise routine and was living on absolute crap food. I’d find myself running to the shop for crisps, bars, pre-made convenience meals, and eating other fast foods at 10pm in the evening….. after a 14hour day!

While I used to be very active, I slipped into some very bad habits when I moved to Ireland. This, on top of the demands of long work days and my own mindset, left me feeling bloated, unhappy, and absolutely wrecked.

I was grumpy, struggling to get out of bed and make it through the day, and wasn’t the happiest person to be around. I didn’t like the way I looked, and felt myself getting bigger and more bloated as time went on.”

“I kept putting off making a start, telling myself I’d start next week or when things quietened down at work. Summer came and went and work was just as busy- there was always some excuse, but really, I was my number 1 obstacle!

Things got to so bad that eventually I told myself that I really had to do something about the way I was feeling and that I just had the make the time.

After seeing a Facebook ad, I decide to get in touch with Steve with a serious goal of losing weight, increasing my energy and to feel less bloated. I really just wanted to feel happier in myself, have the confidence to say “I can do this’, and not start each day feeling defeated before it had begun.

Getting into a regular exercise routine and changing my mindset around time and food were my biggest challenges at the start.

It took me a while to get into a rhythm at the start and I regularly skipping sessions due to work and still eating junk food, but I kept reminding myself of the reasons why I started and how good I felt after the sessions I did go to (I felt great overtime I left).

Even with this broken rhythm, I also felt more productive at work, had more energy during the day and had  allot more headspace.”

“But things really started to change for me when I made a serious commitment to turn up consistently, as well as cleaning up my eating habits. Learning to prep my food in advance was definitely the biggest mindset shift when it came to my food.

If I hadn’t started, I’d still feel tired al the time, struggle to get out of bed and through the day and would still be that grumpy woman!

I’d also continue to gain weight and feel even more bloated, which is something I really wanted to change.

I’m most proud of the weight I’ve lost, the changes I’ve made to my food and the improvement I’ve made in the way I live.

I’m not s grumpy woman anymore, feel much happier and massively more confident. I’ve so much more energy for my family and I haven’t been this fit and healthy in about 15 years!

I love that I always have a coach when I turn up for my sessions, and the fact that it’s never boring.

I don’t dread visiting people in case they ask me to go for a walk as before I felt as if I was holding people back- my son even calls me the fitness bunny 🙂

So much has changed for me.”

Maries’ advice for anyone in a similar situation

“You really have to drop the excuses, get your mindset sorted, and just commit getting started- stop putting it off….. and off……. and off!

. When you see and feel the difference ini your life it’ll all be worth it.”

Wow, what an inspiring story! And there’s no reason why you can’t do the same. The only thing standing in your way is yourself, and your commitment to building a more rewarding quality of life.

If, like Marie, the time is right to make a change in your quality of life, getting started on our 30 Day Trial is your first step, and you can find out all about it by clicking the link below.

Ciaran got started with us with the intention of just doing a 4 month membership. Thankfully, several years later and he is still going strong!!

He had been walking and swimming regularly, but as his work travel schedule is fairly demanding, he found his weight creeping up, his body getting immobile from all the sitting down and his strength not really getting any attention.

With a view of developing a more balanced fitness routine, including a longterm focus on sustainable health, Ciaran brushed aside his stereotypical view of ‘gyms’ and got started.

“Joining a gym had been in the back of my head for years but I had the stereotypical view that it was full of posers, ‘meatheads’ and pounding music, which had put me off taking action.

I had heard good reports about Steve’s place, and after having a chat with him, I decided to give it a go. My initial plan was to sign up for just 4 moths but the program gave me so many benefits that I decided to stay on after my initial program ended.

My main goals were to build a leaner and stronger body, and to also develop a better overall shape. I also wanted to improve my overall mobility as I travel a lot and was feeling the effects that all the sitting was having on my body.

As well as achieving my original goals of leaning up and increasing my strength and mobility, my energy levels and productivity have also really improved.

Feeling the results outside the gym is a real big motivator for me.

I have noticed that the niggles I used to have aren’t there any more, and my posture has really improved, a huge benefit for me due to all the travelling/sitting I do.

I really noticed the benefits after I completed a 3 hour kayaking session and didn’t feel shattered, which I would have previously. And people I haven’t seen in a while have also noticed the changes in me, which is always a good sign.

I do my sessions early in the morning and find that this really sets me up for the day ahead. It primes me for work and allows me to maintain a much more positive focus throughout the day as it puts me in a much better mental state.

I really like the relaxed, friendly and supportive environment. You’re never made to feel stupid or unwelcome, and there is a great sense of camaraderie between both the coaches and clients.

I feel like I’m always in a safe environment and the sessions are always good fun and rewarding- it’s a very enjoyable challenge!!

A big thing for me personally was learning that it’s not about smashing yourself with heavy weights. It’s about learning good technique, challenging yourself safely and focusing on the sustainable benefits to your longterm quality of life.”

Ciaran’s advice to anyone on the fence about trying us out:

“Just get started and try it out like I did. You have absolutely nothing to lose. I don’t see a downside to giving it a go, only an upside.”

So are we the right fit for you and your goals? There’s only one way to find out!! Your first step is to get started on your 30 day trial, so click the link below for full details of what’s involved.

Shirley has been a consistent member with us for the past 7 months and has gone from strength to strength.

Of course, this didn’t happen by chance. Her consistency, willingness to listen and her open-minded approach have been the keys to her success.

Shirley came to us because she was struggling to get through a days work, feeling bloated and uncomfortable in her jeans.

As Shirley works for herself, this wasn’t a great place to be.

I got started because it had gotten to the point where I was feeling very sluggish and low in energy. This started affecting my work and I had to cut my hours back as I couldn’t get through a full day. 

I found myself eating more and becoming less active and this just led to a massive decline in my health & fitness.

And of course, I wanted to fit into and feel confident in my clothes which is easier to hide in the winter!

I just didn’t feel the enthusiasm to get up and out. I knew exercise was the key to making you feel better. I knew I could do it but I was after falling too far behind to do it myself so I got in touch after seeing an ad on Facebook.

I had tried doing other things on my own such as running but always found old aches and pains coming back after a few months. I wanted a coach to help me address these things if they returned again so that I could stay on track.

What really stood out to me about yourselves was that I could see you had the clients best interests at heart. I had also heard this from other people so I decided to get started.

The food was a big factor for me but learning how to get a better balance in my diet made a big difference. Simple changes made me fuller for longer and gave me the energy that I was previously lacking. This took a bit of getting used to but at the start but it it’s no problem now.

I suffered neck pain for years but being coached around it, strengthening my body, working on posture, etc. has completely cleared this up.

Since joining I am feeling so much better in myself. I fit into my clothes better, I’ve so much more energy and my mood is much better. I’m now back to working full days and don’t feel the fatigue that I used to at the end of the day.

I get Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) but I find exercising and eating healthier really helps with it. It definitely hasn’t been as bad as it was in previous years since I started- a great knock on effect.

My main focus now is simply to maintain what I have achieved and keep myself fit and healthy.

We asked Shirley what she enjoyed most about working with us?

Your attitude towards your clients is something I haven’t experienced before in other gyms. You can see you care about their personal needs and goals and that you are always there to help with any issues that arise. This compels me to keep coming back 🙂

Any advice for anyone considering working with us but who hasn’t taken that first step yet?

“Definitely give it a try. It’s a bit of a hurdle at the beginning but definitely it’s well worth it and you won’t be sorry. It’s life changing.”

Inspired to get started on your own journey? Click the link below for full details of getting started on your own journey.

So why is Tim an ‘unlikely success story?

Well, when Tim first came into us his words to me were “I don’t think this is for me. I cant see myself keeping it up for very long.”

It’s not that he didn’t have goals that he wanted to achieve. He simply didn’t think he had the ability to achieve them and change the habits that were holding him back.

Your mindset can make or break you and Tim is a perfect example of how it can support you in your goals once you have a strong enough reason ‘WHY’ and are committed to putting in the effort to achieve them.

So far Tim has:

• lost over 23lb of excess fat
• Dropped 13 inches from his torso
• Has completed a few 5k races which he also wanted to try
• Can perform multiple sets of 10+ push ups
• Can deadlift over 1005 kg
• and has recently learned how to skip like a pro!!

My main goals when I started were to lose weight, tone up and increase my energy. I wads doing a bit of walking but was comfort eating a lot and I just wasn’t happy with how sluggish this was making me feel. I really wanted to feel healthier and  fitter within myself and my lifestyle and actions weren’t supporting that.

I had tried the gym before but received no accountability or support so it didn’t last long as I didn’t see any changes. At the end of the day I would just go home, sit on the couch and eat. As I had nobody supporting me and telling me what to do next it became a vicious cycle of eating more, feeling worse and putting off making real changes for even longer. 

Life goes on and before I knew it I was in an even deeper rut as I approached 50. I had walked the Camino before and found that the structure, commitment and accountability it provided really helped me so after looking in the mirror one day I realised things weren’t going to change by themselves and that I needed to do something about it. I saw Steve’s gym on Facebook and got in touch to get started.

My mindset at the start was a big obstacle for me. I’d see people out running or progressing in the gym and say I’d love to be able to do that but didn’t have the confidence or ability to take action on it.

What really helped me change this mindset were the approaches the coaches took. They started me slowly, explained everything and never pushed me into anything I wasn’t able for. This program structure and gradual progress really allowed me to build my confidence and self belief that I could succeed in hitting the goals.

As I progressed they would step up the challenge just enough that I could achieve it. Now I feel I could take on any challenge. I have even completed a few 5k runs which I would never have attempted before and would love to achieve my first chin up as I see my strength progressing in the gym

We asked Tim what his advice would be to anyone in a similar situation to where he was and is serious about improving their quality of life.

The biggest thing for me was taking action and just getting started. Never mind the ‘should I’s’ or the ‘maybe’s’. Book in your your consultation mark it in your diary and just turn up.

The coaches and community are very helpful so no matter your current situation, start slowly and give yourself time. Fight the impatience and just let it happen.

If you can relate to Tims story and want to find out how our programs can help you achieve your sustainable health, fitness and fat-loss goals then click the consultation banner below, fill in your details and we’ll be in touch ASAP.

Yours in health,

Steve McGrath