Dreading the dress
Sam had four months until her wedding day and was privately dreading how she would look in her dress and in the photos. It was already shaping up to be a big year for her, with a milestone birthday on top of the wedding, and she didn’t want to look back in years to come and dislike every photo of herself. Rather than let it sit, she decided to take it head on.
I always looked forward to my wedding but I did dread thinking about what I would look like on the day when you’re supposed to look your best.Sam
Living in Hong Kong, where eating and drinking out is part of daily life, she had struggled for years to find a routine that stuck, and her weight had crept up in a way she couldn’t shift on her own.
Structure over willpower
Sam had tried dieting and salads before without ever seeing the result she wanted. What changed at ATP was consistency: a routine she could actually stick to, and a coach who taught her how nutrition really worked rather than just handing her a meal plan, giving her the understanding to keep adjusting things herself going forward.
The gym programming itself impressed her too, built in phases she could see herself progressing through as she got stronger and fitter. It wasn’t a case of cutting out everything she enjoyed; the coaching worked around the fact that she still had a social life, work and commitments, and the plans always felt achievable rather than punishing.
My coach shares her wealth of knowledge and guides me in nutrition, workouts, and cultivating healthy lifestyle habits. She helps me customize workouts to constantly challenge my body.Sam
Walking in confident
By her wedding day, Sam was 8kg lighter and 10cm smaller around the waist. Clothes she had put away fit again, the dress fittings she had been dreading became something to look forward to, and she found herself arguing less with her partner about what to wear.
I feel so much better in the way I look, I feel comfortable in my clothes, I can wear pretty much anything in my wardrobe again.Sam
The change went beyond the mirror.
I am so much more confident and optimistic now, I no longer shy away from situations for fear of being judged on my appearance. Thank you, I am forever grateful!Sam
Coached at ATP Personal Training
