30/12/2025
This isn’t about a transformation picture although most people will just see that and scroll past.
This is about so much more than that.
It’s about adding LIFE to his YEARS.… as well as years to his life no doubt.
Howie didn’t just wake up one day “out of shape”.
It crept in like it always does.
A bit more food.
A bit less movement.
“I’ll sort it later.”
Day to day, he functioned.
Still trained.
Still lifted.
“But deep down I knew the truth”
“You crack on pretending you’re alright… but in your head it’s a f*cking s**t show.”
The weight added up.
So did the knee pain.
So did the exhaustion.
So did quietly avoiding things without even realising you were doing it.
What changed wasn’t perfection.
It was honesty.
Consistency started to look pretty boring
• Daily steps
• Regular cardio
• Gym sessions done properly
• Turning up even when motivation was nowhere to be seen
And the payoff wasn’t just on the scales.
It showed up in
• Less pain
• Knee’s no longer as bad
• More energy
• Wanting to do things again
• Choosing a walk over melting into the sofa
The hardest shift of all?
The mindset.
“For over 30 years I’ve been known as Big Howie”.
Even now the mirror hasn’t fully caught up but his clothes, his movement, and his confidence have.
He’s now 105lbs down and counting.
He’s using machines in the gym we used to avoid.
Buying clothes on the high street instead of hiding behind online orders.
Entering races he wouldn’t have dreamed of.
Living more and not just existing.
And that’s the real win.
Coach’s note 👇
I’ve known Howie since 2017, back when I first started work as a PT.
I always knew he could do this and I wanted to help him from day one even when he wasn’t my client.
He just needed to fully lean into the process.
Now I see a different man
• More open
• More honest
• Better communication
• More belief
This is what happens when someone stops kidding themselves, asks for help, and stays consistent even when check-ins aren’t perfect.
This isn’t about fitness milestones.
It’s about being able to move, live, and show up for life.
And I genuinely couldn’t be prouder of him.
