Timing…. It is not always easy or straightforward to find out what you need to do to take your fitness to the next level or lose the next few kilos. By the beginning of 2012 I was ready to try something different to lose the extra kilos that had crept on. In the past few years I had consulted a dietitian and a Naturopath and both had helped me to improve my health and to also chip away at a level of Cholesterol that GP's had cringed at. I have been training with Nick for around 3 years and shared my goal of losing weight. Nick knows my level of fitness and my diet so he really was in a good position to suggest some changes to my diet that have helped me lose nearly 5 kilos this year and to feel far more positive about losing a few more. Some of the key changes he suggested were; eating small and more frequently, including healthy snacks that include protein and carbs, being consistent and persevering because I didn't have a lot of weight to lose and I am fit, so he helped me come to terms with this not happening quickly. Getting regular feedback and encouragement from Nick has certainly helped me stay focused and continue to get more tips. For me it is a bonus having access to a personal trainer who can also give me dietary advice. I feel fitter and healthier than I have for quite some time and my GP is really impressed with me, my cholesterol is lower without medication......a big thank you Nick.
You’re never too old.....
I was tired. Sometimes it seemed like I couldn’t really do anything properly anymore, and the 60-hour working weeks (sometimes more) that I had managed with ease and enjoyment were definitely feeling too much for me. Although rarely ill, I suffered from constant headaches, sinusitis and palpitations, all of which I put down to workload and stress. An onslaught of family commitments prompted me to retire from work – there is a limit to what one can juggle! I had loved my work, but now expected to have a lot more time for myself to write and finally get fit again. Life takes over though and I was still very busy with my new set of responsibilities, albeit tasks I also loved doing. I found the weight creeping on (some might unkindly say piling on), and before I knew it I felt even more tired and lethargic. My brain even felt sluggish, and that upset me more than anything else. The New Year (and all its resolutions) came and went; I was intending every day to go swimming on the morrow, yet still hadn’t managed to get near the pool. With impeccable timing Nick’s flyer found its way into my letter box. Well, I had never thought of myself as a candidate for ‘boot camp’. Not being a fan of reality shows, I wasn’t really sure what a boot camp was, though a militaristic mechanism for making personnel unthinkingly compliant certainly came to mind. But the flyer did say “boot camp for women”, and it did say I would feel better and lose weight if I committed to 4 weeks. I thought I was a bit old at 60 to be working out with women who were sure to be much younger than me. I did want a structure to help me though, since imposing exercise on myself was not working, so I called the advertised number. Nick assured me that women older than me were already doing boot camp with Rossy (our intrepid, wonderful leader). He also said that it didn’t matter that I had never done any athletics or running; they would tailor the activities to suit my abilities. I’m glad that flyer came. I’m glad I called. I’m glad I went to boot camp. I’m glad I’m still going 12 weeks later. And I’m glad that many of the terrific women I started with are also still going to our slightly smaller group boot-camp constrained in size by the fact we do it in the studio. The 6am starts might sound hard but all I have to do is remember how good I feel afterwards (I might hurt a bit too, but it’s temporary and a sign of increasing use of my muscles). I can also say though – and this I do with great confidence – that our enjoyment and physical improvement (not to mention our state of mind) are all attributable to the knowledge, insight, compassion and positive spirit of the No Regrets team, Nick, Mel, Rossy, Darren, and Tracey, as well as the supportive camaraderie in the group. I enjoyed boot camp so much that I took a leaf out of Anne’s (a boot-camp colleague and mentor) book and asked Rossy to give me some personal training sessions. So now I’m doing one PT session and two boot camp sessions per week. Mel and Rossy looked at what I was eating, and gave great advice that wasn’t hard to follow. With the exercise, the healthy eating and the encouragement, I have lost 7 kilos and am much trimmer. I feel like I have my old self back. I know I will have to keep at it – but I want to! Rossy has taught me about my body. She has that wonderful skill of working with people in their efforts to improve. She is always well organised with excellent plans which she modifies responsively to suit what is required to help each person. She is vigilant of us, wants the best for us and teaches us how to want and do this too. With Rossy I have learnt to use my core, and my flexibility, balance and strength have increased. I feel less tired. I wake up refreshed (though I still rarely sleep more than 6 hours), and look forward to the day. My companions at boot camp have experienced similar benefits – we all have fun, and it’s worth every cent! I went into the boot camp thinking I would just try, but half expecting that I would not maintain commitment, or find it all too much. That has not been my experience. Join the sisterhood of once tired women, who gladly work with No Regrets staff to feel better (and come join boot camp too when you want!). You can depend on them caring about the whole you – that’s a rare gift.
I started training with Nick in July 2011, and what I have managed to achieve in such a short time since then both physically and mentally has been truly amazing. I suffered a serious back injury in 2006 and since then have had countless spinal injections, have undergone three major surgeries on my spine, and have endured a number of stints at rehabilitation and innumerable physio sessions. It is crucial for my health that I continue to exercise and although I felt I knew my way around the gym, the exercises I were doing seemed to aggravate my condition. It was at that point I decided to seek the help of a personal trainer. I have been so impressed with Nick’s depth of knowledge and his total commitment in helping me achieve my goals. Nick’s expertise guidance and encouragement has given me the confidence to go further in my training than I ever thought possible, and most importantly without risking further injury. Nick adjusts the program each week so as I am continually challenging myself, but does so within my physical limitations. He also monitors my progress between training sessions online through PT enhance and emails me with feedback when required. As a result of training with Nick my core strength and balance has improved significantly, resulting in improved posture, which in turn places less pressure on my spine. My level of functionality has increased which has improved my state of mind. I have also learnt what it means to work in when my body isn’t able to work out. Nick has taught me some Tai Chi movements that I now practise daily, something I never considered in the past. After training with Nick for 5 months and knowing I had my exercise program in good hands it was time to look into my nutrition. I knew it was an area I could improve on and so I turned to Melissa Jack for help. Melissa worked out my metabolic type, made the necessary adjustments due to my food intolerances and then over the next couple of months has helped me to implement and fine tune my diet. The changes I have made have helped me to sleep better, reduce my food intolerance symptoms and have given me the energy to power through my workouts. I can’t thank Nick and Mel enough. They are both 100% committed to what they do, and genuinely care about their clients. The new studio is great and I look forward to continuing my training there in the future in such an inspiring environment
I had always had trouble with abdominal bracing during my exercise program; I found that I held my breath too high which was causing a reliance on my upper abs which were often quick to fail. To combat this, Nick and I have been working on strengthening my lower abs for greater strength and stability in each exercise. We began with lower abdominal breathing and strengthening exercises and once I was comfortable and confident with this we assessed my technique by using a blood pressure cuff below my lower back to ensure that I was able to keep the pressure consistently. Nick emphasised the importance of recreating this feeling through my normal strength training exercises and more recently we have implemented the string test to ensure that I am carrying the technique correctly through each movement. I have seen an amazing improvement in my own body awareness which has reflected significantly in my training. What I have most appreciated about Nick’s methods is at every stage there is a test on technique to ensure that you are on the right track and by revisiting the test you can physically see the improvement.
Prior to Personal training with Nick, my training plan involved scheduling the Melbourne half marathon into the year and slowing building up to the longer distances from April until September and then collapsing into inertia until April the following year. I had some trouble being totally consistent with my training - you know, bit of rain, good TV show, hungry, feel an injury coming on. Training with Nick has raised my fitness to a much higher level and kept it there all year round meaning I have participated in a wide variety of events. This year Nick really encouraged me to try new events which challenge me out of my comfort zone. This year I’ve ridden 100km in the Round the Bay in a Day, entered two adventure races and ran in fun runs of varying distances including a half marathon. In helping me overcome my fears about trying something new, Nick has assisted me in building my self-confidence. The great thing about training with Nick is his enthusiasm and interest in helping me defining and attaining my goals. I’m impressed with his professionalism, his knowledge and the pursuit of further knowledge, along with his level of commitment to personal training. Overall, he has assisted me in focusing on my goals, staying motivated, pushing myself beyond what I thought I could do and made me look forward to training sessions instead of thinking of them as a chore. My friends and family are amazed that I’m actively looking for events to participate in where as prior to this year I had to dragged kicking and screaming.
My personal trainer is Nick Jack (a true machine.. and a truly inspiring individual). Nick has taught me not only the importance of setting goals, but how to set an achievable path to reach them. Nick has given me a greater understanding of the importance of managing both diet & exercise, not just in order to maintain a healthy weight, but also to ensure your body has the energy necessary to support the workout you are going to ask it to do. And effectively managing your diet is much easier than I ever thought possible, and its not just about giving up stuff you love, its about understand the positives & negatives of the food you are eating, and using this information to make informed eating decisions. Goals differ from one person to the next. They are often personnel and their importance to you not always obvious to others. Nick has helped me achieve many such goals; for instance when I met Nick I struggled to run 1km, we worked on the goal of being able to run 5km and achieved it, (something I though impossible at the time) and now I can run 10km. And the process of getting there was not always easy, but achieving something you initially thought impossible, is like achieving the previously impossible, and the feeling you get from doing that is priceless. During the time I have been training with Nick I have lost 10kg, greatly improved my level of fitness & diet, and achieved many personal along the way, not a bad result in itself. However, I believe the most valuable benefit of my personal training has not been the results in the gym, but the opportunity it has given me in apply those results to everyday life, and do things previously impossible. Thank you Nick.
I have been training with Nick Jack for about three years. Before training with Nick, I had a history of lower back problems most likely caused by over 30 years of running on hard surfaces and poor posture. The damage done cannot be reversed, however the work I have done with Nick to correct my posture, improve my balance and increase my core strength, combined with regular massage, has meant that I no longer suffer from muscle spasms in my lower back. Nick regularly changes and varies my program in the continuing search to find what works best for me. In addition, Nick provides education on other action I can take to be the healthiest I can be. Thanks Nick.
I had always had trouble with abdominal bracing during my exercise program; I found that I held my breath too high which was causing a reliance on my upper abs which were often quick to fail. To combat this, Nick and I have been working on strengthening my lower abs for greater strength and stability in each exercise. We began with lower abdominal breathing and strengthening exercises and once I was comfortable and confident with this we assessed my technique by using a blood pressure cuff below my lower back to ensure that I was able to keep the pressure consistently. Nick emphasised the importance of recreating this feeling through my normal strength training exercises and more recently we have implemented the string test to ensure that I am carrying the technique correctly through each movement. I have seen an amazing improvement in my own body awareness which has reflected significantly in my training.What I have most appreciated about Nick’s methods is at every stage there is a test on technique to ensure that you are on the right track and by revisiting the test you can physically see the improvement.
When I first met Nick Jack six years ago I had just starting going through what would become some of my darkest days. I had just been diagnosed with panic disorder. Now I imagine that the majority of you would never have heard of this, so let me explain ….. Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by recurring panic attacks. It leaves the sufferer anxious and worrisome about the possibility of the next panic attack. It caused me to fear crowds, busy places, excessive noise and many of the activities that I had always loved. I suffered for 3 years with this anxiety and the panic attacks believing my GP was right in the treatment she prescribed for me. What I didn’t know, or have the foresight to find out at the time, was that she was convinced my problem was depression and not anxiety. Therefore her idea of treatment was popping pills for a condition that I didn’t even have. Hence, that did nothing to stop the panic attacks, but did cause a 12kg weight gain. During this time I had stopped training with Nick and rarely saw the inside of the gym at all. Enter into my life a new GP. A woman who has helped me to turn my life around. In doing so she has empowered me to find out more about my condition and get to the root of fixing the problem – not just masking it. I have since spent the last 3 years doing lots of reading, attending workshops, learning meditation and exercising. Enter back into my life Nick Jack. My doctor impressed on me the importance of exercise in helping to overcome my condition. You see the panic disorder causes an imbalance of serotonin in the brain. Exercise can help balance this hormone and goes a long way to making you feel better. I approached Nick with some trepidation, not knowing if he would want to take me on as a client again. I was afraid that I would not live up to his expectations or be able to handle what he would “dish out” in a PT session. And I dare say that it crossed his mind that I wouldn’t be able to handle it either. BUT, we decided to both take a chance on each other. And am I glad we did ………I have been back training with Nick for almost a year now and I feel amazing. I have lost almost all of the weight the anti depressants put on, I feel happier than I have in a long time and I have been panic attack free in all that time. But by far my biggest achievement has been my first trip to Europe last year. Not only did I survive a 24 hr plane ride, but I spent 4 weeks in two of the busiest and noisiest cities in the world, Rome and London. I went from not coping with the crowds at the Commonwealth Bank to lining up with the masses at the Colosseum!!! I firmly believe that exercise has played a huge part in getting me where I am today. Not only has it helped me physically in a lot of ways, but it has helped mentally in so many others. Exercise has become a great way for me to see achievements in my life and to measure how far I have come in the last 6 years. Add to that Nick’s constant encouragement, and I feel like I could take on the world these days. I wish to thank Nick for taking part of this journey with me. It has been hard at times, but I have learnt that I can get through anything. Which is always a good thing to remember at 8am when Nick is adding more and more weights to the barbell!!! Happy Training everyone
When I was an early to late teenager I was really into my sport, it started with little athletics from the age of 10 till 14 and Basketball from 10 till 18, there was also a bit of Netball thrown in there. By the age of 15 I was playing basketball at a state level for 4 different teams, this involved training 4-5 times a week and also playing 4 games a week all across the state. This went on until around the age of 18, by then I was really burnt out and needed a break! I haven't taken up basketball again but at the age of 22 (4 years ago) I joined the Wantirna Goodlife Gym, I did so because I really wasn't happy with myself when I looked in the mirror, I wanted to get back to the athletic shape that I once was so I looked great in my wedding dress in 2010. It’s really hard once you have been training at such a high level to motivate yourself and get back into it. I think the realisation of not looking as great as what you had pushes you to get back into it again. For around 12 months i was going to the gym 3-4 times a week but still didn't feel like i was getting the results that I was after! This is when i started training with Rossy, i started seeing her for 1/2 an hour once a week and we started by going back to basics, i now see her twice a week for an hour with my training partner Kelly and now do exercises that I never thought possible! I get so much enjoyment and satisfaction out of my training. I knew it was something that would not happen overnight, but I knew deep down I would get there if I was consistent and worked hard enough. Life to me is not about being the best but being happy within yourself and pushing yourself to do things you never thought of doing. Before seeing Rossy I was also a bad ATHSMA sufferer but through her training and fitness levels better than they have ever been I have been able to get my ATHSMA to a point where I no longer need ventolin and now only suffer the mild affects of ATHSMA in the colder months. It has taken a lot of hard work but thanks to the fantastic support from Rossy and my training partner Kelly I have completely transformed my body and I am finally starting to become more confident and happy with myself. I can't thank Rossy enough for her efforts over the last 3 years!!!
For many years Tai Chi has existed only on the boundaries of my consciousness; a sound, devoid of meaning; a sneeze in two words – Tai Chi! Bless You! The transformation from verbal explosion to a practice which has sustained, and continues to sustain, both an inner calm and an outer strength has taken place in just under a year. Please, let me tell you my story. My starting point is not picked at random, but picked because it marked the beginning of an end, and that end was my Father’s death. In November 2007 our extended family gathered to meet with a traveling Lancaster. Dad had not seen his brother for almost forty years, and wanted to welcome this special man with his whole family. During those few days I noticed a wearying in my Dad, and a wariness in Mum, something not present when we met months earlier. Because of the joyousness of this occasion, my brother and I did not raise our worries.Two months later, in January 2008, our first grandchild, their first great grandchild, was born, and Mum and Dad arranged to travel from their home in Goulburn to meet with this new one. Two days before their arrival that April Mum called to cancel the visit, cagily referring to ‘aching legs’, and ‘trouble getting about’. In July 2008 my Father wrote a poem, one I struggle still to read, foreshadowing his death. Before the planned November celebration of his 80th birthday, we were gently made aware of some ‘bucket list’ wishes – a cruise on Sydney harbour with music; a meal with his family; a calm acceptance. Though calm acceptance was the hardest gift to give, my Mother, at that time, found it impossible. When the fears were unspoken there was still hope; when the doctors remained insistent on ‘just a bad back’ there was still a remedy. The cruel, abrupt diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer swept away the hope, eliminated the remedy, and left my Mum with no refuge. The knowledge she would lose her husband of sixty years (celebrated on Boxing Day 2009, this date the light towards which Dad drove his body, guided his spirit), lose her best friend, took my Mother to the edge. At the time of the eventual diagnosis the cancer had moved to my Dad’s pelvis and femur and he was, in reality, walking with a broken hip. Like a train not wanting to miss a station, the disease moved in an orderly fashion, from prostate to pelvis; from pelvis to spine; from spine to brain. And all the while Dad acceded calmly to the treatments; talking with those who feared, settling those who pained. And all the while he knew the now cruel reversal , one step forward, two steps back. He fought to give my Mum the time to care for him; he fought that she would never doubt his love for her. On a cold Goulburn afternoon, on Tuesday June 22nd 2010, my Father died; unable to see, unable to swallow, unable to live any longer. The times before this were the times of my Father, the times since have been the times of my Mum. The filaments of family ties have slowly woven a safety net to protect against the edge, until the voices calling: ‘Mum/Grandma/Barbara, we love you without bounds, we protect you with this love. There is life after death. Please, share this life, your life, with us’ are truly heard. In the months before my father died I knew I needed help. Three bulging discs in my lower back, normally kept quiescent by exercise, had returned in sharp relief. The driving to Goulburn, the insistent anxiety triggering floods of corrosive cortisol re-shaped my body as a question mark. I knew I needed help, yet I wanted practical ‘please fix my body’ help, naively believing hopping on an exercise cycle and a solid weights programme would magic a cure. I sought out Nick, and asked if he would train me. Nick was not naive. Nick did not prescribe vigorous work-outs, the muscle-straining lifting I had hoped would fix my body, and in the doing briefly corral all thoughts, all anxieties. No. Nick raised the possibility of Tai Chi, and in that suggestion started a gradual and solid transformation. Slow to learn at first, my body rigid with resistance, my mind busily somewhere else; ‘wonder how the tests are going’, ‘how will Mum cop As the weeks segued into months, my mind gently slowed, and through that slowing the body started to release its tensions. And as the tensions in the body eased, the movements became more fluid, and the confidence in that fluidity flowed back to my mind. As calmness slowly took the place of perpetual anxiety, the cortisol tap turned off, and the punctuation changed, a curled question ceded to an upright exclamation. The movements of Tai Chi soothed and calmed my mind, focusing it on the imperative of now. My body’s response to this calmer mind was a revelation, a confirming lesson on the interconnectedness of the mind and the body. Now my body can do a 20Kg one arm row, it can now repeatedly ‘throw’ 16Kg kettlebells, yet it is the strength and peace of Tai Chi that has created this other strength. There is a growing absence of mind chatter, (the Buddhist description of ‘monkey-mind’ seems so right), and from that absence has grown a more available and direct focus on training. That direct focus has flowed unhindered into training. That training has moved my body from ‘hey, I can lift that’ to ‘hey I can lift THAT’! Tai Chi. Bless you, Nick.
As you know I have come a long way with my training and recently have beencomplimented at the way I did my DB arm exercise onthe swiss ball I do enjoy the kettlebell exercises, but need lots more practice to perfect that one. What I learnt through my PT with you, is to persevere and not give up to be aware to engage the correct muscle groups etc. Balance was another bitg problem, even learnt to do squats on the upsidedown bosu, what an achievement that was. My least favourite exercise - chin ups - is not so bad anymore, Nick, you are a tough taskmaster, but boy it works. So just keep pushing me and I will eventually get there.As you know a year ago I started to do Yoga at Erlinda's Yoga Studio in Ringwood, which helped me with a lot with my stiffness in my hips and back and my mental attitudetowards exercise in general. I will never be a Yogi, but with props and cushions and chairs, I learnt to adjust poses to by body's abilities, it feels great. You and Erlinda have done wonders for me. My biggest achievement in gym training are: Balance, Bosu Squats even with eyes closed, muscle strengths and all of these equal to mental and personal wellbeing.In May I will be 69. I will keep going with my training and healthy eating so I can look forward to a wonderful phase in my life of 70+. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
I have been a member of the club for a number of years and three years ago I undertook the 12 week challenge, which included the services of a personal trainer. I was delighted with the results and decided retain a personal trainer in the future. My original trainer Jess had left the club and I met Rossy. We have now worked together for over two years. During that time Rossy has helped me to improve my strength, my balance, my core muscles and has also helped me to use proper techniques for my training. The training has been varied, has covered all major body groups and has variety in my training programme. True to her role, she also pushes me to my maximum potential. I attend the club a number of days each week. On the other days I concentrate mainly on aerobic exercise and classes, so in Rossy’s sessions I have asked her to focus mainly on strength training. Our programme typically consists of free weights, one or two machines and a variety of balance equipment. Perhaps most importantly, she has helped me to stay motivated, I look forward to working with her once a week and I enjoy our sessions together. I also appreciate her helping me with advice on a number of occasions, outside our normal sessions.
Rossy Reeves can help you change your life! One day at a time!” As her client for the past four years, I have learned how to apply body work into mental work, therefore changing the way in which I am in the world. It has not always been easy for me, since a great deal had to be ”re”learned. I could not do a push-up at my first session with Rossy. I was weak in my upper body, had little core strength and had a hard time with weights. But Rossy kept pushing me and never let me give up. She helped transform my body into a strong “machine.” I never knew my body was capable of being so strong. Now I truly know the meaning of being fit. Rossy has a great ability to push you to your max without injury. She has also made me see what I am capable of and she has not only transformed my body, but also my mind. Rossy has changed the way I see myself and improved my confidence. Rossy thanks for being a special friend, giving me renewed confidence within myself and showing me that nothing is impossible if you are hungry enough to want it!!
Take this as a glowing testimonial, Rossy is incredibly knowledgeable in all aspects of health and fitness and is a great motivator. I reccomend working with her if you are ready to achieve your fitness and health goals. I have been training with Rossy for 4 years now and I am proud to say I am her longest serving client! Having been a professional dancer I had a range of injuries and expectations going into my first training session. However the techniques which Rossy teaches focus on improving functional and dynamic movements which are important to me in daily living and with dancing. I started training by myself for 30mins a week and now train with a girlfriend for 1 hour sessions twice a week! I have noticed a significant change in my body shape and muscle tone. Each session is a surprise with new exercises and challenges and I am always looking forward to seeing Rossy, as she is not only my trainer but now also a dear friend. I will be getting married shortly and I trust in Rossy's plan to have me looking and feeling the best I can on my most important day. Rossy practices the art of personal training with energy, enthusiasm and good humour. It is apparent that Rossy enjoys what she does and this comes accross in every session.
Tracey Meaklim Journey….. Summary back late 2007: 39 Years Old Married One Child Excessive High Blood Pressure Massively Overweight No Motivation No Drive Surviving but not living After receiving a sermon from my doctor about how selfish I was and that I’m lucky to be alive due to my health and not acknowledging it, I new it was time to make a change. With some encouragement from a friend at work, I was paired up with a person that would change my life forever and in more ways than one, hello Rossy Reeves. Life doesn’t get any more confronting when walking through the entrance of a gym and meeting a personal trainer for thefirst time. I think it was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life but a moment in time that I would never change. My goal with Rossy was basically to get off the couch, lose some weight and to reinvent myself and start living and to stop hiding from the world. The biggest achievement has been completing 20 push ups with a straight back from just one push up on my knees, but along the way there have been many more. I think this journey with Rossy has completely changed my life, I’ve dropped 15 kilos and managed to maintain my weight to this day. I cycle most Sunday’s for 50km’s and find myself running behind Puffing Billy, maybe one day I will run along side it. Another bonus has been meeting the most amazing people, the “No Regrets Team” and there entourage. They have all been very supportive in all aspects of my life and encouraged me to be a bit more adventurous and to push the boundaries. My journey continues to this day…training twice a week, a glass of red with my best friend on a Friday night and being a loving wife and mother who is always up for a challenge. One could say I have found a balance in my life. To you Rossy; thankyou for seeing the potential in me, And most of all, for being apart of my journey to a better life. My Quote: “The journey between what you once were and who you are now is where the dance of life takes place”
When i was first asked to cut rice out of my diet, I thought 'how can i do this.' Being asian, rice is pretty much all we eat. It was going to be a drasatic culture change. After having many discussions with nick during our training sessions, nick thought i would be benificial for me for us to sit down and talk about food. A few questionare's later, we discovered that i had changed from a mixed type food person, to a protein type person, and that the intestinal issues i had been experiencing for many years, may be due to an intelorance i may have built up from eating rice everyday. Rice for breakfast, rice for lunch, and rice for dinner, rice, rice, rice, with other dishes mixed in with it of course. Nick with his wealth of knowlegdge suggested i try eliminating rice, for a week and see what happens. So for 1 week i was to cut out rice, for my intolerence, cut out potato and pumkin for my food type. After about the 5th day or so i started to feel a real difference in my body, i felt lighter, i had less gas (alot less) and my bowel movements had become a much more easy experience. Sometime during the second week i added rice into one of meals to see what would happen. The result was not good, all the unmentionable things occured, so from that day on i knew what foods i can eat to stay feeling great. A friend asked my once whilst walking thru a food court, "what cant you eat?." in the question lyes the focus, i replied "i preferr asking my self, now what CAN i eat" I weighed my self a few days ago i found that i had lost about 6kgs. I hadnt been trying cos didnt have a lot to loose, just the niggling love handle. since giving up rice in my diet roughly 2 months ago, and eating food that is benificial to protein type people, and doing heavy weights, rather than spending hours on the treadmill. I had gained muscle and lost fat. I am felling I'm in the best condition i have ever been my whole life. and feel the best of me i still to come. Thanks nick! your teachings and motivation will stay with me for life, thanks for helping me feel great!
I started training with Nick 18months ago; I was referred to him by a friend who said he is really good working with people who had back problems. I had a bulging disc which I had recovered from but was too scared to resume any weight training as I didn’t want to do any more damage to my back and knew I had really weak core strength. After 18 months I’m amazed at the progress I have achieved and the strength I now have, I have gone from not being able to even balance on one leg or lift the tiniest of weights to now being able to squat xxkg and lift over xxkg and to both our amazement I can now do chin ups (only 2) with no assistance. Working with Nick to achieve great core strength has been very rewarding and has boosted my confidence level in regards to my back injury.
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