Ian Mitchell - Timeless, The Gym Group, Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr (2025)

01/09/2025

It feels really good.

That’s why it lures you into a false sense of security every time.

Those famous words… 
“Back on it Monday.”

The idea of starting over gives you a big dopamine hit. 🤩

Your brain loves fresh start and this feels like a clean slate, giving you the illusion of control. 🧠

So you tell yourself… 
“It’s fine, I’ll restart properly Monday/after the holiday/once schools go back etc.”

And that thought eases your guilt.  
It justifies your recent poor choices.  
It lets you hit the f**k it button until Monday finally rolls around. 🚨

But here’s the thing… 
This isn’t your first rodeo, is it? 🤠

You’ve had enough “back on it Mondays” to know deep down… 
It’s just an illusion. 🪄

Because the high of a fresh start fades fast when real life shows up.

Work. Family. Stress. 😫 
Suddenly it feels like history repeating.

➡️ One “bad” day ➡️ “I’ve blown it” ➡️ Quit ➡️ Promise to restart later

To completely break free from this cycle you need live like there isn’t anything to get on or off in the first place. 🚌
 That doesn’t mean you need to be perfect.

It’s about raising your baseline and simply living better. 📈
 So even when life gets messy (because it will), you don’t go to zero. 📉
 You simply do something, the version of healthy that matches the season you’re in.💡

Some weeks, that’s structured training, meal prep, and hitting your targets. ✅  
Other weeks, it’s walking the dog, grabbing some protein at lunch, and getting to bed on time. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Both count. Both keep you moving forward.

Because when fitness is part of your identity, you stop relying on motivation or Monday promises. 
You stop swinging between extremes.  
You just keep showing up, in ways that fit your life right now.

That’s where the real progress happens.

21/07/2025

Why now?

02/07/2025

I knew Rachael was a hard worker when we initially sat down and spoke.

Because she’d lost a lot of weight on her own before reaching out, but she wanted this time round to be different.

In previous attempts on her own, progress had slowed down and the weight slowly crept back on. 🤦🏼‍♀️

But Rachael knew she was capable of so much more and wanted to take things up a level this time. 📈

This is a common issue I come across with new clients. 🫡

They’ve had some success in the past, but there’s always a glass ceiling that they’re unable to break through. 🔨

This leaves people going round in circles, reaching the same point and eventually regressing when they lose motivation and don’t know what to do. 🔄

It doesn’t matter how much experience you have, what weight you are or what your goals are.

What got you from A to B will not get you to C.

You will face new struggles and problems along the way, this requires new ways of thinking. 🤔

This doesn’t mean things are more complicated.

But more so when life gets In the way, people throw in the towel rather than adjusting and navigating through.

Learning to become more self-aware rather than letting emotions take over in these situations is key. 🧘🏼‍♀️

You’ll also have self imposed beliefs and limitations that creep in when things get tough, making you doubt yourself and question everything. 🤯

There’s also dealing judgement and pressure from others. 🙄

But Rachael fully committed and faced all these issues head on, changing her beliefs around health and fitness and unlocked a new sense of confidence and purpose.

Rachael lost 35kg of fat in the 8 months we worked together which is mental. 🤩

But when you look at the bigger picture and address all the issues along the way, then it just becomes the catalyst for changing so much more in your life.

Well done Rachael, it was a pleasure. 👏🏻

01/07/2025

Why do we chase the magical solution… instead of accepting the simple one? 🪄

Maybe it’s just easier to pretend it’s complicated.🧑🏼‍🦯

Because if it really is about daily lifestyle changes and showing up consistently.

Then, aye, that means you’re in control and that’s kind of scary. 😦

So instead of facing that responsibility,

You look for something, anything, outside of yourself to explain it.

Getting older. 👵🏼
Hormones, thyriods, metabolisms. 🧬
Busy schedules. 👩🏼‍💻👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏼👶🏼 🧹
A new supplement or diet trend that promises results without effort. 💊 🥬

Because facing the truth means facing discomfort. 🤥

Here’s the truth:

The answer isn’t flashy. ✨

It won’t happen overnight. ⏰

And it won’t come with a catchy promise or a shortcut.

It’s simple, and that’s why it’s hard.

Because if you want real change, you have to choose it , over and over again.

You build habits that fit your life, not hacks, trends or quick fixes.

You’ll stumble. You’ll fail. 🤕

But real progress comes from learning, adapting, and showing up anyway. 💡

This is how change becomes lasting.

Any coach can hand you a workout plan. 🏋️�

But real support is about being there when life gets messy, emotions take over, and motivation fades. 😤

That’s where true change happens.

24/06/2025

It’s never about not knowing what to do.

It’s about why you’re still not doing it.

You’re weighed down by some big beliefs you have.  
Stories you tell yourself to justify the lack of action: 📕

“I don’t have time.” 🕰️  “What will they say.” 😳 “I’ve tried everything – I’m just older now.”👨🏻‍🦳 “I’m too busy to commit properly.” 😫 “Things are fine… I don’t need to bother.” 🤡

These thoughts set you up to fail before you’ve even started.

So every time you try to push through, those same beliefs creep in and pull you back.  
You feel stuck, undisciplined, frustrated that you can’t stay consistent.

So you try the next mental diet doing the rounds. 🥬  
Some shiny new plan, fresh motivation… 😮  
And then it fizzles out. Again.

You tell yourself,

“Maybe I just can’t prioritise getting in shape with work and family life.”

But here’s the truth: 
You can’t just throw a training and diet plan on top of a chaotic life and expect it to fix everything. 💣

You need a different approach  
A new way of living that actually transforms how you think about health and fitness.

Not something you do just to drop weight for summer. 👙  
Not another “back on it Monday” cycle. 🔁

But a way of showing up daily — for your body, your family, your goals.

23/06/2025

Where is yours holding you back right now?

18/06/2025

Why should this time be any different?

I’m not surprised that question is on your mind. 🤔

Because you’ve tried to get your health & fitness on track,

Again, and again, and again. 🫩

But nothing sticks. 🎯

You’ve tried all the latest trends, copied your friends, a new class, different diets. 🥗

Promising the same surface-level results. 🙏🏻

But you’re just left feeling even more frustrated and skeptical. 😫

But inside Timeless, we don’t do surface-level.

We don’t pretend that just eating better and training harder is enough.

Because real, lasting change?

It only happens when you stop hiding from yourself. 🫣

When you strip back the ego.

Get honest with yourself.

Then get to work.

That’s how results stick.

Meaning you don’t just lose weight. 😮

You finally lose the excuses and stories that are holding you back. 🤥

And in its place?

Self-Belief, clarity and pride. ☺️

So if you are reading this and thinking,

“Why should this time be any different?”

The answer is simple:

It won’t be, unless you are.

26/05/2025

If procrastination were an Olympic sport, we’d all be walking away with gold. 🥇

It shouldn’t be a surprise though,

All those years spent thinking of reasons why now’s not a good time. 🕰️

“Too busy.” “Got a lot on.” “Next month will be better.” “The kids are off school.”  “Big project at work.”
“After my holiday.”

We all say these things and truthfully, they’re not wrong.

Life is full on. Chaotic. Demanding. 😰

I feel it too. So do my clients.

That’s why I know when you say these things, they’re not excuses, they’re real. 🙏🏻

But when you keep repeating them, they start to define you. 🦜

You go from being someone who’s temporarily stretched thin to someone who’s always stuck. ⛔️

Your health and fitness doesn’t have an on/off switch, it shouldn’t be not all or nothing.

When life ramps up, don’t hit pause. ⏸️

Dial it down and adapt instead.
 Because that’s where the breakthrough happens. 💡

In the mindset to keep going, not just when things are good, but more importantly when things get tough. 🧠

Not letting circumstances dictate what you want.

Thats why the real power of coaching isn’t just in the perfect plan.

It’s in the support. ☺️

The accountability. 🫡

Challenging your beliefs. 🤔

Shifting your mindset. 🤯

So you can stay consistent, adjust when needed, and finally break the cycle you’re in right now.

The narrative and stories you tell yourself is what you’re destined for. 📖

That’s why in timeless we help you make better choices inside the reality you’re living today, not the one you’re waiting for.

21/05/2025

Rayna’s 3rd birthday.

The days are long but the years are short couldn’t be more accurate of how life feels since becoming a dad.

I think because of this feeling, especially as parents, it takes these milestone moments for us to actually take a step back and reflect on where life’s at.

But I certainly felt grateful yesterday spending the day in the sun with my beautiful wee family.

17/05/2025

Absolute send it effort today at park run for a 5km PB.

Been feeling fit af in training recently so good to see the hard work paying off with that time today.

18:31 ⏱️

A nice sunburnt set of shoulders to go with it tae 🥵😂

10km race up next in a months time with sub 39 mins the goal 🎯

16/05/2025

Here’s what you really need.

07/05/2025

You’re not going to like hearing this…

But I think you’ve had enough.

Enough pretending that what you’re doing is self-care. 😅

Self-care is anything that supports your mental, emotional, or physical well-being.❤️

And don’t think that self-care should solely be fitness or self-development related either.🧘🏼‍♀️

Some of the best things in life aren’t productive at all, nor should they be. ☺️

For me, it’s getting up early before the rest of the house and quietly enjoying that first coffee with my own thoughts. ☕️

If I get lazy and don’t get out my bed early enough to make that happen, 🛌

I feel it in my mood and energy all day.

For you, maybe it’s a beauty appointment, pamper night, or catch up with a friend. 💅

But I feel the true understanding of self-care has gotten a bit blurry.

Periods of growth and change in your life are going to cause discomfort. 🤯

Meaning stress and feelings of doubts are unavoidable when you’re chasing big goals.

No amount of self-care can remove that. 🧖🏼‍♀️

So we need to understand there’s difference between recharging and escaping. 🫣

Im not only talking about lazy weekends watching tv and ordering take away because it’s been a tough week. 🍕

I’m talking about you self-help junkies too, pretending to be productive. 🤥

Ice baths and podcasts—check. 🧊 �Actual progress? Zero. ❌

You’ve maybe convinced yourself and others that it’s self-care and its for your well being. 👀

But be honest, when you wake up the next day,

Did that really make me feel better? Or am I just calling it self-care to avoid facing what I actually need to? 😳

Self care is something that gives to you, not take away or keep you stuck.

I think the greatest act of self-care is no longer accepting a life you’re unhappy with.

So by all means regularly do things good for the soul that help you relax and recover.

But to make progress you also to be honest with yourself too,

Am I actually practicing self care here, 🙏🏻

Or just prolonging how I really feel deep down.

If you’re ready to stop hiding and actually do what needs to be done, then drop me a message 📱

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