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Been a long time since I posted last but here it goes šŸ˜…There will always be someone out there who has a completely diffe...
08/06/2024

Been a long time since I posted last but here it goes šŸ˜…

There will always be someone out there who has a completely different view of you to how others see you, should we worry about what one person’s nasty view of you is over the majority of others who see you for how you are?
It’s always easy to focus and hone in on that one person.

I got called out of shape, ā€˜balls deep in a steroid cycle’ (never touched the stuff so that’s a compliment šŸ˜‚ā€™, and other stuff. I can tell you now, that person was having a very bad day or hates life, and it’s not my problem, I know who I am 😊

However, I could’ve taken that ā€˜out of shape’ comment to heart. Body image is a big thing with me and am I happy with how I look at the moment? Not particularly. I know I could tighten up and be ā€˜less fluffy’. But I also know I’ve worked hard to be where I am today and this šŸ””šŸ”š doesn’t know a thing about me so this is all I have for you šŸ˜ŠšŸ–•šŸ».

I make these kind of posts because I know there are people out there who would react to those kind of comments. Someone’s version of you doesn’t define who you are and doesn’t mean it’s true. Tell them to get in the bin and don’t stop being who you are, their comments are only a true reflection of who they are as a person.

Happy Saturday āœŒšŸ»

We all have to start somewhere.It’s January, the time when most people decide to start off their journey.The gym can be ...
02/01/2024

We all have to start somewhere.

It’s January, the time when most people decide to start off their journey.
The gym can be an intimidating place to step in to. It took me months of contemplation before I finally bit the bullet and signed up to a gym, originally LA Fitness before it was Pure Gym.

I know what it’s like to walk all ends of the spectrum. So here’s some advice from me.

Take that first step and sign up! The longer you put it off, the longer it won’t happen.
You won’t look out if place when you step in the gym and the whole place isn’t going to stop and stare at you.
Think of it this way, everyone is there to work on themselves, heck you’ll find there’s other newbies in there in the exact same position as you, thinking and feeling the same things.

Get yourself booked onto an induction if your gym offers one. Get to know where everything is and how to use the machines.

You don’t have to have PT sessions but I would highly advise even just having one, whether it’s for a more in depth on how to use machines, to check form or to create you your own training programme.
We as Personal trainers are here to guide and help you. I signed up with a PT because I didn’t have a bloody clue what I was doing and here we are now, I became one to do the same back and to share my own journey with others to encourage.

Don’t let fear hold you back because you can do anything!

I may be an Assistant manager now but I still do my Personal Training Aswell because I always want to help others to believe and achieve in themselves.

You can do it 😊

Hey Instagram šŸ‘‹šŸ» it’s Monday again and I wanted to do a reflective post this morning in regards to something that happen...
31/07/2023

Hey Instagram šŸ‘‹šŸ» it’s Monday again and I wanted to do a reflective post this morning in regards to something that happened over the weekend.

People who know me personally know my background and events that have happened in life.
Now I’ve been both ends of the spectrum when it comes to weight, from overweight in school and bullied to now assistant manager in a gym, personal trainer, bodybuilder and competed in a bodybuilding show, hairdressing background and a sports massage therapist.

I know I’m not your typical looking person in terms of having muscle etc, a lot more normal now then before but I still get looked at and it’s fine, it’s something different and I’m used to people looking and being very complimentary.

Getting to the story: on a high from this months charity events at work and especially the 3 hour cycle event we did on Saturday, it was amazing. Now top this with the comments I get regularly about my hair, how good my physique looks, how good classes are, helping people to feel good about themselves and welcome into a gym environment.
However, a comment made to me on Saturday: ā€˜oh, someone said you weren’t very fit, but you’ve just taught a spin class’.
I’m normally very good with passing comments, but this one hit me like a brick. It instantly took me back to my school days, like everything I have done over however many years was just chucked out the window. I felt fat, someone was judging me on my appearance. This person doesn’t know a single thing about me, and yet I couldn’t get it out my head.

My other half made a very good point: We focus in on one negative comment over the hundred of positive ones we get. Why? Why didn’t I let this one person have such control compared to the great comments I get on the regular.

Taking point from this: look at what you have done for yourself over the past however many days, weeks, months, years, because I guarantee it will crush whatever negative s**t someone has to say about you. Be true to yourself and tell any negative hater to go jump in the bin because you are better than that šŸ‘ŠšŸ»

Appologies this was a very long post but if it helps one person out in a similar situation then my job is done

Starting point for a mini cut for holiday, 7 weeks and counting till I’m back in Disney 🄳Sitting at 77.7 kg. Struggling ...
02/07/2023

Starting point for a mini cut for holiday, 7 weeks and counting till I’m back in Disney 🄳

Sitting at 77.7 kg. Struggling to flare my lats again in pictures atm.

Nothing drastic just a couple of variables to tidy up. I’m not one of these that goes on a mad one before a holiday, especially when I know I’m going to be enjoying all the American foods like I usually do, but a tidy up to see how muscle is looking on a slightly leaner frame and to feel a bit better head space wise about how I look.

Action plan:
šŸ‘‰šŸ» 10-20 mins cardio post training sessions if I haven’t had a step class or cycle on the same day, leg days will see how fatigue is.
šŸ‘‰šŸ»Slightly reduce carb amounts in meals or reduce extra foods outside of meals and higher calorie foods.
šŸ‘‰šŸ» Be more consistent with getting my meals in and working my diary better to fit my training in at a minimum of 4 days a week.
šŸ‘‰šŸ» Make sure all meals and carbs are ready to go so I’m not having to faff around trying to find alternatives or end up hungry because of lack of resources.

You don’t need to go ham and change every single variable in order to achieve results. You don’t need to hammer cardio or high intensity training for hours every day and write yourself off or starve yourself.
This is where people f**k up because they change too many things at once and it’s unattainable.

Fat loss/weight loss is really simple. Move more than you normally would, watch your foods or reduce slightly, be consistent and put the work in šŸ’ŖšŸ»

The body achieves what the mind believes šŸ’ŖšŸ»I’d never of thought I would’ve managed to do a prep and step on stage in fro...
28/12/2022

The body achieves what the mind believes šŸ’ŖšŸ»

I’d never of thought I would’ve managed to do a prep and step on stage in front of an unknown audience with all my body on show back in 2019, and yet I got out of my comfort zone and pushed myself to do something I would’ve never thought imaginable

So what’s stopping you from stepping out and achieving what you want?
A little self belief, support and getting into the right mindset, you’d be surprised and what you are capable of doing

So next time when you say you can’t or it starts to get tough, suck it up, push through it and see you’re true potential. The right mindset takes time and patience but trust me, when you get it, it’s only gonna get better

Physique update that no one asked for but who cares šŸ’šŸ»ā€ā™€ļøBeen really happy with check ins recently!Weight is up from las...
30/09/2022

Physique update that no one asked for but who cares šŸ’šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø

Been really happy with check ins recently!
Weight is up from last week but actually I look no different, if anything, better!
Currently 77.7kg this morning

Training has been in a really good place, definitely back to my old self this past month, enjoying training again and I am here for it šŸ™šŸ»

Goals now are just to keep moving forward, listening to my body a lot more when it comes to thinks like training and rest and it seems to be working in my favour.
Not pressuring myself into anything, I’m happy with how things are going so for now we continue šŸ’ŖšŸ»

One day at a time, every struggle and set back brings for self growth, strength and the power to keep fighting and move ...
04/09/2022

One day at a time, every struggle and set back brings for self growth, strength and the power to keep fighting and move forward because champions never quit no matter how long it takes šŸ’ŖšŸ»

Change takes time, keep going no matter what life throws at youNext time you feel like giving up, ask yourself this, whe...
18/08/2022

Change takes time, keep going no matter what life throws at you

Next time you feel like giving up, ask yourself this, where will I be if I stop everything? What will this achieve?

Think about how far you’ve actually come, is it worth it to give up on yourself? Did you do absolutely everything necessary within your power?

Progress takes time, consistency and showing up no matter what. You can and you will achieve if you push forward and put your mind to it

P.S my arms and shoulders finally decided to join the party šŸ˜…šŸ’ŖšŸ»
This has taken months, even years to build up to where I am now, it’s all a process, there are no quick fixes and if there is, it’s more than likely unsustainable.

Put the work in again and again and the reward will come

Being held accountable for your actions šŸ‘ŠšŸ»It’s only going to work if you hold yourself accountable, because no one else ...
30/06/2022

Being held accountable for your actions šŸ‘ŠšŸ»

It’s only going to work if you hold yourself accountable, because no one else is gonna do it for you, it’s your responsibility

I’ll give you an example, this is my check in from last week (78kg to 77.6kg today)
Left is last week, other 2 are this morning just different lighting

First week with .coaching handling my nutrition side of things, training still my own, just so we can tidy up and giving me accountability to stick to a food programme that’s going to give me structure and help me with progressing

Did it all go to plan? Absolutely not. I had 3 days where I barely touched any food due to personal reasons, I dropped 2+kg in 3 days, not a great start, but I was honest with Emily about it. I let her know the situation and I am the only one responsible for this, no one else.

This is where it’s very easy for people to play the blame game when in actual fact, it’s only your fault and your doing for the outcome.

Be honest and take responsibility for your own actions wether they are good or bad. If you lie to yourself, your only setting yourself back but also not being honest with your PT or coach, they can’t help you if they don’t know, if anything they could actually make things worse because to them ā€˜something hasn’t worked’ but they don’t know the real reason why

You only get the results by the work you put in, accept mistakes and f**k ups and move forward

Funny how a bit of lighting, a different pose/room, clothing, time of day, angle can affect how we look in a pictureLeft...
21/06/2022

Funny how a bit of lighting, a different pose/room, clothing, time of day, angle can affect how we look in a picture

Left are from yesterday afternoon, I’ve trained, had some meals, water etc, weight of that morning was around 79-79.5kg five or take vs this morning, fasted, weight 78kg

(P.s since having the house redone I no longer have any previous placing for check ins and it’s difficult to find the right room/light to do so šŸ˜‚)

Why am I uploading these? Because I like to keep it real with the people that know me and follow me. I haven’t done a check in, in a while but with holiday around the corner, me not feeling happy within how I look, especially my leg area, and my nutrition being very hit and miss, I wanted to tidy things up as much as I can till then

I have my struggles just like the average person, so when someone’s like ā€˜people would kill to look like you’, I’m over here like ā€˜why? Have you seen my legs?! 🄓
My legs are a genetic issue within my family. I have a s**t tonne of cellulite, my entire legs are cellulite! I have cankles, one calf being a completely different shape and size to the other, I also carry a lot of water retention and fat through them so my legs will always be my issue area.
Can I do stuff to change this? Possibly, but there is only so much I can do with them, and they will always be the thing I hate the most about myself, but it is what it is

I am human just like you, so next time you feel like beating yourself up about something, remember we all have our own insecurities, you’re not the only one.
Learn to find the positives in the situation and embrace it, not everything on Instagram is as perfect as you see

Being an open book, we can’t always pretend to be superhero’sI know I don’t post on here as much anymore but I always li...
26/05/2022

Being an open book, we can’t always pretend to be superhero’s

I know I don’t post on here as much anymore but I always like to be open with the people closest around me and the ones that care to follow and take interest on here so here it goes:

My mental health has taken a huge whack the past month or so, especially the past 2 weeks being the worst. Mentally and physically I’m not in a good place at all at the moment and I’m struggling to find a way out of it and I can’t hide it on my face anymore, it shows

It’s a multitude of things that are just pilling on top at the moment and just digging a bigger hole every single time.
Training wasn’t going well so I took a full week off and it hasn’t helped at all, if anything I’ve gotten weaker, I’m not enjoying training and I feel like a failed bodybuilder and person all the time.
I have constant niggles and pains, hospital appointments keep being cancelled, I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve cried in the last week alone, like I’ve become this bipolar person that I don’t know who I am anymore. I don’t want to reply or speak to people.

I have a really negative body image at the moment, more than my usual daily negative thoughts. Im not enjoying being at work, I’m beyond tired and exhausted, I’m not eating properly, worse than normal. I have anxiety about everything, I read into everything more than normal, and I honestly worry that I’m not going to get out of this hole or how to. I don’t know why half of this is happening or how to control it

Now whether you read half of that or not or you’re reading going what is the point of this post? I just like to be honest with people rather than pretending or shying away from the fact that I’m not okay at the moment

I promise I’ll be back one day, but for now if you don’t hear or see from me as much, this will answer a bit for you and please don’t take it personally šŸ™šŸ»

How many of you spend too much time picking holes in your ā€˜imperfections’?Unfortunately we’re still in a world where whe...
18/04/2022

How many of you spend too much time picking holes in your ā€˜imperfections’?

Unfortunately we’re still in a world where when it comes to social media or any other platform, everyone always looks ā€˜perfect’, next thing you know you’re scrolling through all these pictures comparing yourself to these pictures of other people and asking yourself why don’t I look like that or how do I get rid of X,Y & Z.
Remember it also comes down to a lot of good lighting and photoshop, plus you also don’t know what these people have done to ā€˜look a certain way’. I’m talking possible surgeries, performance enhancing drugs, anything, you never know!

Not one person on this planet is perfect.
I could look at this picture and yeah the first thing I clocked was ā€˜look at the back of my arm!’ Or look at that extra fold of skin on my lower back.
Focusing on the negatives rather than ā€˜bloody hell look at my back and all that hard work, I look hench! šŸ˜‚ā€™

It’s normal to have cellulite and over hangs, skin folds, wrinkles, you name it, it’s called having a normal body.
Every body has body fat.

Turn your focus to your goals, forget what anyone else looks like and keep grinding šŸ’ŖšŸ»

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