A year on, still improving
A night-and-day difference from how he used to feel, is how Jason describes the year since his transformation. He feels fitter and healthier than ever, and most importantly, has reversed the signs of being pre-diabetic. Prioritising his health again has paid off well beyond the gym: he manages stress more effectively, has the energy for quality time with his wife and kids, and stays more focused at work. He also understands his own body far better now, more aware of what he eats and how it affects him, and has the tools to stay in shape year-round.
Since starting this journey with ATP Personal Training it is a night and day difference from how I felt before. I feel fitter and healthier than I have ever been and most importantly I have reversed any signs of being pre-diabetic.Jason
What pre-diabetes changed
Before his transformation, Jason’s health, fitness and nutrition had slipped low down his priority list. Working out felt indulgent when he had work to do, a living to make and kids to raise. Being told he was pre-diabetic was what shook him into action: managing his blood sugar became the motivating factor behind making lasting changes, so he could live a long, healthy life and be around for his family.
I am extremely proud of having reversed my Type II Diabetes.Jason
Three things he had to fix
Jason narrows it down to three areas: changing his diet, since no amount of training makes up for a bad one; building daily exercise into his routine to help him both physically and mentally; and fasting, to help re-sensitise his body’s response to glucose. With his coach’s help, he worked on all three at once.
Jason’s top 5 tips for staying in shape year-round
Consistency over intensity. Some days won’t be your best in the gym, and that’s fine. The most important thing is to show up and put in the time. Lower intensity beats no intensity.
Walk. An underrated way to burn calories and stay healthy while giving your brain a break from work. It supports metabolic health, lowers stress, and time outdoors in the sun helps top up vitamin D.
Build a routine you love. It’s easy to fall off a good schedule when life gets busy, especially working from home, so put workouts in the calendar and use them to break up the day. Jason keeps a variety of training methods in rotation to stay interested and avoid boredom.
Set goals to stay motivated. Not being able to get to the gym doesn’t mean skipping a good workout at home. Nothing keeps motivation up like setting a goal, even one as simple as staying consistent, and watching the progress.
Stay accountable. Stay in touch with your coach and with others working towards the same thing. Keeping an eye on each other helps everyone stay on track.
You feel so welcome every time you walk into the gym and it is such a great community and vibe to be part of. Everyone is there to support you and celebrate your successes.Jason
One of the most valuable things I got from my time at ATP was the knowledge, expertise, motivation, and ultimately friendship from my coach.Jason
That trust is what makes it easy to keep showing up, tips or no tips.
My advice for anyone is to stop waiting, now is the perfect time to get started. You will avoid regrets if you put your health first, and the sooner you start the more momentum you will build to keep you healthy for the rest of your life.Jason
A year after Warrior wrapped, Jason is still training, still walking, and still living by the same five rules that got him there.
Coached at ATP Personal Training Singapore
