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A BIT ABOUT ME, YOUR FUTURE COACH...

That's me over there, Dan, your future coach!

I'm a 33 year old introvert, that is completely incapable of opening a packet of biscuits or crisps and finishing the entire thing in one sitting. For anyone wondering, my favourite biscuit is the extra chocolatey chocolate biscuit from M&S, they are incredible! 

 

Before you put me on a pedestal because I'm a "fitness freak" let me just say, I'm not perfect! Far from it in fact! Aren't we all? I guess that's why my approach to weight loss is the way it is, it's all about the person, understanding their flaws and harnessing their strengths to help imperfect people succeed.

So, if you're someone that wants to do it ALL from day 1 (run before you can walk), wants to eradicate any kind of enjoyment from your life and spend every spare hour in the day in the gym, it's likely that I'm not the right coach for you!

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Here are some quick fire things that you might be interested to know about me:

I lift weights, not to control my weight but because a) I enjoy it and b) because I feel more confident when I do it!

I don't take life too seriously and that's reflected in my approach to coaching and weight loss, yes you have a goal that's important to you and you want to acheive it, but your weight doesn't define who you are as a person, be happier first, leaner second!

I don't tell my clients the following things; what to eat, when they should be eating, to eliminate booze, takeaways, crisps and cake, to go to the gym 7 days a week. Instead I'll help you put together a plan that makes all these things fit in around you life and your goal.

I like to make people feel comfortable talking about what they might consider to be uncomfortable things.

Some days I just can't be bothered and have no motivation but I have a non-negotiable when I'm in those moods and that's to get outdoors regardless of the weather and go for a walk. I'm yet to regret doing this...

I won't judge or belittle you if your weight doesn't change one week to the next because a) I understand the human body and b) because I understand that life happens and things will never be perfect!

I'm an animal lover, I have a dog, he's a chug called Hendrix.

I wear shorts all year round and not even sorry about it, probably should have been a postman.

I'm not a huge drinker but have been in the past, nowadays I'm all about a nice glass of red on a cold winters day or a wee dram whilst listening to some vinyl.

I've failed at so many things in my 33 years but I've always looked at the positives and learned a lesson from each failure.

 I procrastinate, a lot!

Some things I love; DIY, the great outdoors and camping, cooking, a good coffee, sports and tattoos!

I'm a massive advocate for the midday nap, but it has to be under the duvet, controversial, I know.

I whistle, a lot, some say it's out of tune but I call it harmonising.

I'm fluent in sarcasm. Yes, I know it's the lowest form of wit and I don't care).

I'm a bit of a gamer, I grew up with a Playstation and a Gameboy (colour, I'm not that old), still play Pokémon to this day, it helps me switch off.

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