03/06/2024
Here's something I don't talk about, and it might surprise you 🫣
When I moved to the UK in 2002, I was heavily bullied and beat up. I was 9 years old & I couldn't speak any English.
I felt like I didn't belong. In my teens I was far from confident and many times ended up being a people pleaser just so I could fit in.
At 14 I got into bodybuilding, it made me feel safe, like I was in control of my own life and it helped me channel a lot of anger I had growing up as a young man, especially after losing my Dad at the age of 15.
I had 2 choices
1. Go off the rails & pick up bad habits
2. Keep focusing on the one thing that allowed me to have full control of my own life.
Obviously, you know I picked the 2nd option. But how's that relevant to you?
Every single one of you reading this have been through something at some point in your life, and those things often have a nock on effect on the decisions you make.
But you too have a choice and it doesn't have to be as complicated as you think. It might mean making changes, adapting to new habits and making difficult decisions. But here's something that helped me, helps my clients and will 100% help you.
1. Stop trying to do it alone.
I had my gym friends who pushed me, my clients have me & you too have me!
There's a reason I have 4 pillars I stand by: Body, Mind, Nutrition & Connection. Because you need all 4 to live a better quality of life and you can have control of at least 1 one of them, to make a positive change to the others.
So to kick June off, I want to challenge you to take 1 step forward towards your health and wellbeing. Pick from one of the following:
1️⃣ Start tracking my food and making healthier choices
2️⃣ Start tracking my steps and challenge yourself weekly to do more
3️⃣ Start journalling to improve mindset
4️⃣ Connect with others who want to make a positive & healthy change.
Let me know in the comments 💬 which one you picked.
It only takes 1 small step to make a big change.
