Fat, depressed and unhealthy
James first heard about ATP through its manager, who had already spent years running successful personal training gyms, and that reputation gave him confidence the team would be the real deal. He was in a bad place with his self-image, his confidence and his general lifestyle when he signed up. He was around 15kg overweight, unfit, drinking heavily and making excuses, and starting a new job at the same time. He told himself it was sink or swim.
Eight kilos, eight weeks
It was hard at first, and mostly showed James how far his old lifestyle had drifted. Some friends gave him a bit of stick for skipping the big nights out, but he decided he could always catch up with them on a Friday another time, and chose to prioritise himself for once. Once he committed fully, properly, to the nutrition, training and lifestyle changes his coaches set out, the results came fast.
I lost 8kg in the first 8 weeks which kept me motivated for more!James
Seeing that kind of progress early was what kept him hooked, and what convinced him this would not be another programme he abandoned once it ended, sliding straight back into his old habits.
Fifteen kilos and six inches later
James went on to lose a total of 15kg and 6 inches off his waist, the fittest and leanest he has ever been.
I now feel like a new man. I have never been so fit in my life before. I am more confident, stronger, leaner and most importantly, I have the knowledge to stay in shape year-round.James
Confidence beyond the gym
The change reached further than the mirror. His work clothes fit properly again, and the confidence carried into meetings and everyday interactions. He became far more conscious of what he was eating, a shift from a diet that used to be mostly alcohol and whatever food was on hand, and his coaches taught him how to plan around a night out without paying for it for the rest of the week.
I can now walk into a room with my shoulders back feeling confident about myself because I look a lot better than I used to.James
Give it a go
James’s advice to anyone on the fence is straightforward.
All I can say is give it a go, commit to the program, be totally dedicated to the goal you want to achieve, because when you see those results happening you will be hooked!James
Coached at ATP Personal Training Singapore
