Body Development Centre

27/08/2025

😫 Always hungry when dieting?

It’s not willpower — it’s science.

Constant hunger isn’t “just part of weight loss.” It’s usually down to 5 hidden mistakes that keep your body begging for food:

💧 Dehydration
😴 Poor sleep
🥐 Refined carbs
⚡ Stress
🍳 Lack of protein & healthy fats

The good news? Fix these and fat loss becomes far easier (without feeling like you’re starving all the time).

👉 Read the full breakdown in my latest blog: https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/5-reasons-youre-always-hungry-on-a-diet-and-how-to-fix-each-one/

💪 Ready for personal support in Leicester?
➡️ 1-to-1 PT: https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/personal-training-plans/

➡️ Couples PT: https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/couples-personal-coaching-fitness-training/

15/08/2025

💭 Ever feel like you’ve overcome so much in life… yet still struggle to train consistently?

I get it.

I’ve lost nearly 40kg, quit bad habits, fixed my sleep, and found balance in life… but consistent training? That’s been my final boss. 🥊

Turns out, it wasn’t about laziness at all. The real problem? Everything else stealing my energy, time, and focus.

In my latest post, I share:

✅ Why “just try harder” is the wrong advice
✅ The 2 big changes that finally got me training again
✅ 5 practical steps to make your workouts actually happen

📍 Read the full story here 👉 https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/learn-from-my-mistakes-moving-from-burnout-to-consistency-in-my-training/

💪 Based in Leicester? Train with me at Body Development Centre:

➡️ 1-to-1 personal training: https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/personal-training-plans/

➡️ Couples personal training: https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/couples-personal-coaching-fitness-training/

Hey, I’m Simon, a personal trainer in Leicester. And I wanted to give you a look behind the curtain to my life. As over the past decade, I’ve changed a lot. I lost nearly 40kg—going from an obese 100kg down to a lean 63.I kicked a cannabis habit that had become a daily crutch.I reined […]

24/07/2025

👖 From nearly 100kg to lean, strong, and confident—without crash diets or gym obsession.

Simon, Leicester’s most experienced personal trainer, opens up about the real turning points in his own weight loss journey:

💥 The unexpected power of your “why”
🧠 Why mindset beats motivation
📋 How to build a plan you’ll actually stick to
⏳ And the truth about long-term change (that most people ignore)

👇 If you’ve ever felt stuck, this blog is for you.
It’s honest, practical—and might just be the nudge you need.

👉 Read it now: https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/i-used-to-weigh-100kg-what-i-learned-about-losing-weight-and-keeping-it-off/

✅ Ready to stop starting over?
Reach out for 1:1 or couples personal training at Body Development Centre (Leicester)

1:1 https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/personal-training-plans/
Couples https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/couples-personal-coaching-fitness-training/
Contact https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/get-in-touch/

Hey, Simon here, Leicester’s most experienced personal trainer! So today. It’s time for real talk. These days, I walk around at about 64kg. I’m 5ft 6, so that puts me in a healthy place. But I wasn’t always here. At my heaviest, I was nearly 100kg. I’ve worn jeans that had overhang, pulled...

16/07/2025

🍪 Ever eaten more even though you're full?

You’re not alone—and you’re not broken.

Turns out, your brain is doing exactly what it was designed to do.

🔥 In this blog, Simon from Body Development Centre (Leicester’s go-to studio for personal training and weight loss) breaks down:

✔️ Why we keep eating after we're full
✔️ What “priming” is and how it tricks your brain
✔️ How your ancient survival instincts are still running the show
✔️ A powerful trick you can use today: “Yes, but…”
✔️ Why cravings fade—and how to wait them out

💡 Learn the real reason behind post-meal snacking and discover how to work with your brain—not against it—for long-term change.

👇 Read the full blog here:
👉 https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/why-you-keep-eating-after-youre-full-and-what-to-do-about-it/

✅ Follow for more practical, mindset-first strategies to help your Human beat the Gremlin—for good.

And if you're looking for a Personal Trainer in Leicester then get in contact today!
👉 https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/get-in-touch/

Hey! Simon from Body Development Centre here! Leicester’s premier personal training and weight loss studio. Today, we’re going to talk about why we keep eating, even when we aren’t hungry anymore. Let’s get into it! You’ve been there before. You’ve prepped your meals. You’ve followed y...

27/06/2025

Why Your Motivation Keeps Disappearing (and How to Fix It)

Ever feel like you're all-in on a new health kick... until you're not?

One minute you're eating clean and smashing workouts.
The next? Takeaway, skipped gym sessions, and the classic “I’ll start again Monday.”

💥 It’s not because you’re lazy.
💥 It’s not because you “lack discipline.”

It’s because your Gremlin took over.

In this post, Leicester's Premier Personal Trainer Simon breaks down the two sides of your mind — the Gremlin and the Human — and how they secretly battle for control of your choices every day.

👉 If you want to understand why motivation fizzles out (and what to do instead), this is a must-read.

🧠 Learn how to:

Stop relying on short bursts of motivation

Start building real, lasting change

Get your Gremlin and Human pulling in the same direction

Read the full blog here:
🔗 https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/why-motivation-dies-and-what-to-do-about-it/

And if you're based in Leicester and want expert personal training support, drop me a message — 1:1 and couples’ sessions available 💪

Hey everyone! It’s Simon, Leicester’s premier personal trainer! Today I’d like to talk about one of the biggest stumbling blocks people hit when trying to make real, lasting change in their health: motivation. Specifically, why it disappears faster than a free doughnut in an office kitchen… ...

06/06/2025

💭 “If I just lose this weight, I’ll finally be happy…”
It’s a thought so many of us have had. And yet—for many—weight loss alone doesn’t fix what’s really going on beneath the surface.

👉 I learned that the hard way.
I changed my body, but still felt stuck—struggling with things like insomnia, addiction, stress, and self-doubt.

Because here’s the truth:
You can look healthy on the outside and still feel broken inside.

If you’ve ever lost weight and thought, “Why don’t I feel better?” — this blog post is for you.

🔎 It’s not just about willpower or workouts. Real change starts when we look at the whole picture: mindset, sleep, habits, relationships, emotional health.

If you’re ready to stop starting over and finally build something that lasts, this might be the perspective shift you need.

✨ Read the full story and discover 5 practical steps you can take today to start creating a truly balanced, healthy life:
https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/why-weight-loss-alone-wont-fix-your-life-and-what-truly-changed-everything-for-me/

And if you're Leicester based and want to learn more about my one-to-one or couples training sessions then you can learn more here:

121: https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/personal-training-plans/
Couples: https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/couples-personal-coaching-fitness-training/

When people want to change their lives, they often start with weight loss. “If I just lose this weight, I’ll feel confident.”“If I can get fit, everything else will fall into place.”“If I just looked the way I want, I’d finally be happy.” But if you’re reading this, there’s a goo...

06/06/2025

Check the latest video from Lifestyler. The online weight loss and behavior change platform I run with my wife Demi!

14/05/2025

🚫 “I can’t eat that.”
🙅‍♀️ “I shouldn’t go out.”
😩 “I mustn’t slip up.”

Sound familiar?

If your weight loss journey feels more like punishment than progress… you’re not alone.

But here’s the thing most diets won’t tell you:

🚨 Restriction leads to rebellion!

And rebellion leads to the binge → guilt → “start over Monday” cycle you know all too well.

The good news? You don’t need to ban chocolate, cancel nights out, or go full monk-mode to make real, lasting changes.

👉 In our latest blog post, we break down how to ditch the “I can’t” mindset and build a lifestyle that works with your brain—not against it.

You’ll learn:

✔️ Why autonomy is the missing link in most weight loss plans
✔️ How to avoid all-or-nothing spirals
✔️ The “Yes, but…” trick that changes everything
✔️ Simple mindset swaps you can start using today

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being consistent—and kind to yourself along the way.

✨ Read the full post now and take the first step toward sustainable, balanced change
👇👇👇
https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/no-but-the-mindset-shift-that-makes-weight-loss-sustainable/

Want a Leicester based personal trainer?

Check out my one-to-one services: https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/personal-training-plans/
Or my couples training: https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/couples-personal-coaching-fitness-training/
And get in touch today! https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/get-in-touch/

Let’s be real—when most people start a weight loss journey, it’s like they instantly become their own prison warden. “I can’t have a chocolate bar.” “I mustn’t order dessert.” “I shouldn’t go out for drinks with the girls.” It might sound disciplined, but it’s actually one ...

08/05/2025

Check out the latest video on Lifestyler, the online coaching platform I run with my wife, Demi!

08/05/2025

🐸 Find it hard to get going with positive behaviours? Well. That’s why you should eat the frog.

In our latest blog, we break down:
➡️ What “eating the frog” actually means
➡️ Why getting things done at the earliest opportunity matters
➡️ Simple steps to make new habits actually stick

Weird metaphor? 100%. Game-changing mindset? Also 100%.

👉 https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/why-you-should-be-eating-frogs-metaphorically-speaking/

📲 Follow for more tips on weight loss, fitness, and habit change that actually work.

Looking for a personal trainer in Leicester? Get in touch at: https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/get-in-touch/

Demi: Okay, what cool stuff are we up to today? Simon: Today, we’re going to be eating frogs. Now, before you gag, stick with us—this isn’t a recipe post, and no frogs were harmed in the making of this metaphor. This is actually about one of the most effective mindset shifts you can make when ...

26/04/2025

Ever started a fitness or weight loss goal full of motivation… then lost steam two weeks in?
Yeah. Us too.

💡 The real problem isn’t your plan — it’s that your reason isn’t deep enough to hold up when life gets hard.

In our latest blog, we show you how to uncover your deep why — the emotional driver that makes change stick (even when your Gremlin’s tempting you with Netflix and snacks 🍫📺).

👉 Read now: https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/but-why-the-key-to-lasting-change/

Want a Leicester based personal trainer? Get in contact now at: https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/

We’ve all had moments where we felt the drive to change something in our lives—whether that’s losing weight, getting fitter, reducing stress, or simply feeling more in control. The motivation can start off high, we make a plan, we set the intention… And then, before we know it, we’ve falle...

16/04/2025

We built a business to help people find balance with food, fitness, and life…
Then lost our own. 😅

Turns out, it’s not always about “what plan to follow” — it’s about having space in your life to follow it.

💥 If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a cycle of starting over, this one’s for you.

👉 Read the full post here and find out how to reclaim balance — and build healthy habits that actually last:
https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/the-real-key-to-long-term-health-fitness-balance-and-why-we-forgot-it-ourselves/

📍 Personal Training available in Leicester & online
One-to-One: https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/personal-training-plans/
Couples: https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/couples-personal-coaching-fitness-training/

💬 Contact me at https://bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk/get-in-touch/

When people think about health, fitness, and weight loss, they often jump straight to what they need to do. “What diet should I follow?” “What workout plan is best?” “How many calories should I eat?” But recently, my wife, Demi, and I were reminded of something far more important — som...