By Dan Remon
Colin walked into Aspire looking for guidance, education and support. 12 months later he was 45 kilograms lighter.
Training and nutrition were part of it. What carried him through a full year was the structure he built around them. Here is his story in his own words, then the 10 things that made it work.
How Colin lost 45 kilograms
Colin lost 45 kg over 12 months, and 24 kg of it in his first 6 weeks. He did personal training sessions at Aspire with his trainer, Jun, and added nutrition advice alongside. Around that, he committed to the process, set specific goals, booked his sessions a month in advance and planned ahead, even when he travelled. He did something every day, even if it was 5 minutes, built a network of support and accountability around him, and tracked his sleep, nutrition and results.
Colin’s story, in his own words
From the first time I walked into Aspire I knew immediately that this was where I could get the guidance, education, and support to help me achieve my lifestyle goals.
The entire team instantly made me feel at home and at ease. My trainer who had been allocated to me, Jun, was sitting waiting in reception as I arrived which went a long way to break the ice as I commenced my PT sessions.
In the short 6 weeks I’ve been with Aspire I’ve seen very positive weight loss results which have changed my mindset on how I attack each day with more energy and a positive attitude, the training sessions are fun and there is a good spirit of camaraderie and community throughout the gym both from the coaches and the other members.
In addition, some very good nutritional advice has added to the overall positive results we’ve achieved in such a short time frame. I’ve lost 24 kgs so far.
Aspire is one of the few that actually do what they say. They commit to you to make it happen.
Colin’s update after 12 months:
I’ve now lost 45 kgs over the last 12 months and can’t be more thankful to the incredible team at Aspire.
The 10 things that made it work
Colin’s result came down to these key components of his strategy:
- Commitment to the process
- Building a structure around his lifestyle
- Creating a network of support and accountability
- A science-based approach to habit creation, nutrition and movement
- Setting specific goals
- Planning ahead, even on travel
- Doing something every day, even if it’s 5 minutes
- Booking sessions a month in advance: see your future
- Working with a professional coach
- Tracking sleep, nutrition and results
For another client story, read how busy exec Niels lost 30 kilos in 10 months.
How to start
Colin’s list is structure, support and tracking. Here’s how to build yours.
- The 1% Scorecard. 8 questions, 2 minutes, free. You get a score out of 100 and the one thing to install first.
- Stealth Coaching. Private 1:1 coaching, online or in person in Bangkok. It starts with a Stealth Strategy Call so we both know it’s the right fit.
The system survives the version of you that’s tired.
Related reading: 10 tips to keep your kids active when your week is full, 30-day executive fitness challenge: a plan for a full calendar and 17 reasons you’re not achieving your fitness goals.
This article is general information, not medical advice.
