Out of shape and running out of patience
Heading into his late thirties, Jackie could feel himself slipping, getting more and more out of shape with every year that passed. He decided it was time for a change and turned to the coaches and staff at ATP for the structure and accountability he needed.
Heading into my late thirties, I could definitely feel that I was getting more and more out of shape.Jackie
The numbers, and everything underneath them
Working with his coaches, Jackie began shedding weight and bringing down his body fat percentage, and the change went well beyond the scale. His energy and stamina lifted noticeably, which showed up in his performance in sport as much as in his day to day life: he felt more awake, more present and more engaged in everything he did.
I lost 10 kg and brought my fat ratio down to just 12%.Jackie
Wishing he had started sooner
As training continued, Jackie’s confidence and positivity kept building, and getting into the rhythm of a healthier lifestyle turned out to be far easier than he had ever imagined. Looking back at where he started, his only regret is not making the change sooner.
If I look back, I definitely would have wanted myself to start earlier to train with ATP and have a lifestyle change sooner.Jackie
What Jackie tells people starting out
Jackie’s advice for anyone starting out comes down to three things. Commit to the lifestyle change now rather than waiting for the perfect moment. Find a coach or a community that will hold you accountable. And judge success by more than the scale: energy levels, stamina and how much you enjoy your day to day life count for just as much as the number you started with.
Once you get into the rhythm of things and with the support I get from the coach and the staff here, it only gets easier and easier.Jackie
None of it happened overnight. Once the new habits took hold though, staying consistent got easier for Jackie, not harder, the further along he got.
Coached at ATP Personal Training Singapore
