When You Feel at Your Worst, Do Something (Instead of Nothing)
Hey, It’s Simon, your friendly Leicester (Leicestershire…Groby..) based personal trainer with over 40,000 hours experience. Today I wanted to talk a bit about how I deal with those days where you don’t have it in you. Cause let’s be honest. When you’re tired, stressed, overwhelmed, or running on poor sleep…doing the things you know you […]
Sleep: The Foundation of Behaviour Change
When people talk about losing weight, getting fitter, improving their career, or building better relationships, the conversation usually focuses on discipline, motivation, or better habits. But there’s something far more fundamental that often gets overlooked. Sleep. Sleep is the foundation that almost all behaviour change is built on. It doesn’t matter whether your goal is […]
5 Keys to Long-Term Change (From Someone Who’s Lived It)
Hi! For those who are new here, I’m Simon and I’m a personal trainer at the Leicester based studio, Body Development Centre. And today I wanted to talk about my journey through lifestyle change, hopefully giving you some insights on how you can achieve your goals too. I’ve had a strong desire for self-improvement since […]
Stop Spinning Your Wheels: Why Chasing Weight Loss Might Be Holding You Back
One of the biggest mistakes I see people make is spending years spinning their wheels. You want to lose weight. That’s fair. There’s nothing wrong with that. I too have had a massive focus on that side of the game for a lot of my journey. But too often I see this big focus on […]
Eat MORE & Lose Weight? The Trick to Staying Full While Shedding Fat
Morning! (Afternoon….) It’s Simon, Leicester’s most experienced personal training (40,000+ hours and counting!). And today I wanted to talk a bit about how to keep hunger under control when eating for weight loss. When most people think about losing weight, the first thought is usually: “I’ll just eat less.” Smaller portions, skipping snacks and cutting […]
5 Reasons You’re Always Hungry on a Diet (And How to Fix Each One)
Hi! Simon at Body Development Centre here, Leicester’s most experienced personal trainer and weight loss coach! (40,000hrs and counting!) Today, we’re going to have a little look at the mistakes you may be making that are keeping you feeling hungry (even though you may not need more food!). Let’s go!! *********************************************************************** You’ve started your weight […]
Learn From My Mistakes: Moving From Burnout to Consistency In My Training
Hey, I’m Simon, a personal trainer in Leicester. And I wanted to give you a look behind the curtain to my life. As over the past decade, I’ve changed a lot. I lost nearly 40kg—going from an obese 100kg down to a lean 63.I kicked a cannabis habit that had become a daily crutch.I reined […]
I Used to Weigh 100kg: What I Learned About Losing Weight (and Keeping It Off)
Hey, Simon here, Leicester’s most experienced personal trainer! So today. It’s time for real talk. These days, I walk around at about 64kg. I’m 5ft 6, so that puts me in a healthy place. But I wasn’t always here. At my heaviest, I was nearly 100kg. I’ve worn jeans that had overhang, pulled at my […]
Why You Keep Eating After You’re Full — And What To Do About It
Hey! Simon from Body Development Centre here! Leicester’s premier personal training and weight loss studio. Today, we’re going to talk about why we keep eating, even when we aren’t hungry anymore. Let’s get into it! You’ve been there before. You’ve prepped your meals. You’ve followed your plan. You’ve eaten dinner. You’re no longer hungry. And […]
Falling Off the Wagon? Here’s What to Do Next
Hey everyone, Simon here—Leicester’s friendly neighbourhood personal trainer! Today I want to talk about something that nearly everyone goes through on a weight loss or fitness journey (including me): falling off the wagon. It’s that moment where all your new healthy habits start to unravel. Maybe it’s skipping a few workouts. Maybe it’s getting back […]