Geoff Alley D.C - Chiropractor/Health and Wellness Coach

09/09/2026

The Power of Choosing Hard.

At 59 years old, standing on the edge of stepping onto the bodybuilding stage, I find myself reflecting on what it truly takes to transform.

Since April, the numbers tell part of the story:
• Weight: 106.5 kg down to 85.9 kg (over 20 kg lost)
• Body fat: 20.2% down to 5.4%
• Waist: 96 cm down to 71 cm
• Lean muscle mass: fully maintained and primed.

Behind those metrics lies an emotional, demanding journey.

Preparation at this level is not glamorous. It means weighing every meal, navigating strict nutritional deficits, pushing through heavy training sessions on low energy, and constantly fine-tuning recovery.

It tests your patience, your mood, and your mental resilience. There were days when doubt crept in and fatigue felt overwhelming.

Adversity breeds greatness. Growth never happens inside the boundaries of comfort; it demands that you become comfortable being uncomfortable. When you voluntarily embrace friction, discipline takes over where fleeting motivation leaves off.

My biggest mission throughout this prep has never been just about a trophy or a physique milestone. It is about showing what is possible—especially to men over 50 who might feel their best physical years are behind them.

Too often, society suggests that entering your 50s and beyond is a signal to wind down, accept declining health, and settle into complacency. I reject that narrative entirely.

Age is simply a chronological marker, not a physical expiration date. Your body remains remarkably responsive to standard resistance training, intentional nutrition, and relentless consistency at any stage of life.

Challenging yourself when everything in you wants comfort is deeply rewarding. Setting an ambitious target, holding yourself ruthlessly accountable, and seeing it through rebuilds your self-belief from the ground up. The discipline you forge in the gym spills directly into your business, your leadership, and your relationships.

To anyone sitting on the fence, wondering if it is too late to make a change: take the first step. You do not need to prep for a bodybuilding show; you simply need to move, lift, and demand more from yourself today than you did yesterday.

Thank you to everyone who has followed this ride, sent messages of encouragement, and shared their own goals with me. If my journey inspires just one person to get off the couch, pick up a weight, and take charge of their vitality, every single ounce of sacrifice was worth it.

The final stage is here, just 2 days away now. Let’s finish strong.🔥

12/08/2026

These photos are hard to post, but they’re part of the journey. Preparation asks for discipline, sacrifice, patience, and a level of honesty that isn’t always comfortable. There’s nowhere to hide in bodybuilding — only the work, the consistency, and the willingness to keep showing up even when it’s demanding mentally and physically.

These photos are not easy for me to share. I’m a pretty private person, and putting my body on display like this feels vulnerable. But this is my real journey, with all the struggle, doubt, discipline, and small wins that come with preparing for bodybuilding.

I’m posting this not to show off, but to be honest about what commitment looks like.

As a Chiropractor and Health and Wellness Coach, I ask my patients and clients to invest in themselves, to stay consistent, and to believe that change is possible.

These images are me holding myself to the same standard.

There are days I question myself, days I’m tired, and days I feel far from where I want to be. But every time I push through another workout or stick to my plan, I’m reminded that growth often happens quietly, away from the spotlight.

If you’re struggling with your own goals right now, I get it. Progress can feel slow and uncomfortable.

But you’re not alone in that. If sharing these photos helps even one person keep going, then the discomfort is worth it.

I’m now just 30 days out from my first comp. I need to really refine my posing technique and lose another 1-2% of body fat. I’m confidant I’ll be ready.

From a high of 110kg after my very relaxing holiday in Rarotonga last October 😜 to hitting 89.9kgs yesterday. That’s a tick over 20kgs lost.

Yes, I’m proud of myself and I’m so thankful to those around me who are so supportive. My coaches Mel and Matt Rad and of course my wife Kelly for putting up with my constant fatigue, mood swings and being so ‘Hangry’ many times.

I’m reminded and motivated of the quote by Socrates..

“It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.”

Thank you for following my journey and for letting me be human in the process.🙏

11/08/2026

This should not be a controversial post, yet some will immediately call me “anti-vax”

I’m not. I’m pro choice and pro good science and data.

We should be free to make our own informed choices and not be dictated to by those with a vested interest in vaccines.

The study was by Paul Thomas, MD, and colleagues. It was published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health in 2020 under the title “Relative Incidence of Office Visits and Cumulative Rates of Billed Diagnoses Along the Axis of Vaccination in a Pediatric Population.”
It compared children according to vaccination status and reported 0 cases of autism among 561 children classified as unvaccinated, compared with 15 cases among 894 vaccinated children. The vaccinated group also showed higher rates of childhood auto immune disease. Good study to read up on.

Study/article information — International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health⁠

At the end of the day I’m all about a total wellness regime including regular exercise, a whole food organic diet and boosting our bodies natural immune system including regular Chiropractic care.

President Trump just signed an executive order overhauling the childhood vaccine schedule.

It spreads shots across more visits and removes vaccines children do not need from universal recommendations.

“Effective immediately, my administration is recognizing gold standard childhood vaccine recommendations for only 11 core vaccinations against the most serious and dangerous diseases.”

“We want the MMR in three separate vaccinations given at separate times.”

“At one year, you should have five separate visits for vaccines rather than getting them all in the same day.”

“Vaccinations for hepatitis B, COVID-19, and influenza, among others, are no longer recommended for all children.”

“This executive order directs the Attorney General to advance legal challenges against states that violate children’s rights to religious or medical vaccination exemptions.”

10/08/2026

In 1973, eight perfectly healthy people walked into different psychiatric hospitals across the United States. They were not ill. Yet no one inside those walls was able to see it.
It was an experiment. One of the most disturbing experiments in the history of psychiatry. Designed by psychologist David Rosenhan, it began with a simple yet unsettling question: is it really possible to reliably distinguish mental health from mental illness?
To find out, Rosenhan recruited eight pseudopatients. They were ordinary people: a painter, a housewife, a pediatrician, a graduate student. They lied about only one thing—they claimed to hear voices. Nothing more. No bizarre behavior, no crises, just three words heard in their minds: “empty,” “hollow,” “thud.”
All of them were admitted. And immediately afterward, they stopped pretending. They behaved normally. They cooperated. They asked to be discharged. It wasn’t possible.
The staff no longer saw people, but diagnoses. Every action was reinterpreted through the lens of illness: writing notes? Obsessive behavior. Standing in the hallway? Pathological attention-seeking. Being polite? Controlled behavior consistent with the disorder.
Seven of them were labeled schizophrenic. One was diagnosed as manic-depressive. Not a single one was recognized as healthy. Not one.
But the real patients noticed. Some approached and whispered, “You’re not like the others. You don’t belong here.” They saw what the experts could not recognize.
The average length of hospitalization was 19 days. One person remained hospitalized for 52 days. Each passing day confirmed the same truth: the label was more powerful than reality.
When Rosenhan published his study—On Being Sane in Insane Places—it caused an earthquake. The psychiatric community erupted in outrage. One hospital challenged Rosenhan to send new pseudopatients, confident they would expose them. He accepted. In the following months, the hospital identified 41 supposed impostors. But Rosenhan had sent no one. No one at all.
The truth was now undeniable: diagnoses were not always based on facts, but on context. Once labeled, a person became a prisoner of that narrative. Even if they were sane. Even if they protested the truth.
This experiment shattered blind trust in clinical labels. It led to major reforms in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. But above all, it left a haunting and still relevant lesson:
Perception can distort reality more than madness itself.
And often, the most dangerous illusion is not that of those considered insane, but of those who believe they are always right.
Eight healthy people entered psychiatric hospitals in 1973. They came out carrying a truth the world could no longer ignore.

28/07/2026

An hour long cardio session this morning trying to stay in zone 2 ( 128-42 bpm) and not get too fatigued. Burning body fat not muscle. Mix it up however you want but the key is to keep moving and JUST DO IT 😎🔥

23/07/2026

🇳🇿 A HUGE WELCOME TO OUR AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND ATHLETE! 🇳🇿

We are thrilled to announce Geoff Alley will be representing New Zealand on the international stage at the 4th Pro Am International Pacific Rim Championships!

📅 12 September 2026
📍 Hawkins Theatre, Auckland

✨ Geoff’s Incredible Journey
"I have always enjoyed sport and training all my life. Through my younger years I played Rugby, representing the New Zealand All Blacks at 7s and the USA Eagles at 15s. I played up until the age of 56 when I had my last game on North Harbour Stadium.

I’ve always loved challenging myself physically and mentally — and embracing the power of being comfortable being uncomfortable.

At 52, I stepped up for a Charity Boxing challenge: four months of intense training, then stepping into the ring to raise funds for I Am Hope and IT Heavy Hitters.
At 58, I ran my first half marathon. Earlier this year, I took on HYROX — an event that pushes every part of your strength, endurance and grit.

Then in April, looking for my next challenge, I found INBA. I sat down for a coffee with Matt and Mel Rad… and the rest is history 🙂

I’m loving every part of this journey. At 59, I’ll be stepping onto stage for the very first time — so excited to show what hard work and discipline have built, and to meet all the amazing people in this sport."

Please join us in giving Geoff the warmest welcome and full support as he makes his very first debut at the Pro Am International Pacific Rim Championships! We can’t wait to see you shining on the stage! 🎉

✨ EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
✅ Natural Olympia Head Judge & Official Photographer in attendance
✅ Every athlete receives an exclusive INBA NZ Merchandise Pack (valued at $100)
✅ Categories for all ages – starting from 6+ years
✅ Natural Olympia Qualifier opportunities
✅ 15+ Pro Qualifier spots available
✅ Make your Pro Debut on the very same day you qualify!
✅ Top 3 placegetters win PNBA Pro Genuine Leather Belts
✅ Pro division winners take home Cash Prizes**

⚠️ LAST CHANCE – EARLY BIRD DEALS END SOON!
Athlete registrations, discounted tanning services (first 20 bookings), and special ticket pricing all close at the end of July — don’t miss out!



**subject to PNBA Rules

13/07/2026

🚨 FDA Commissioner Marty Makary CONFIRMED the FDA purposefully lied to the people for nearly 2 decades against dietary fats to help Big Pharma

People avoided fat and ate MORE SUGAR, so Pharma could sell them more drugs.

RFK Jr. just declared open WAR on added sugar

“They suppressed the data for 16 years…Those in the low-fat group had higher rates of heart attacks!”

“We created a generation of children with low protein, high carbohydrates, sugar addiction, and burdened with ultra-processed foods, and what did we do as a medical field? Drugged them at scale!”

“Those days are OVER. We are telling people the truth about food.”

MAHA WILL WIN!

RFK Jr. 🙏

02/07/2026

Just watched “An Inconvenient Study” by Del Bigtree — a must-see exposé!

This powerful documentary pulls back the curtain on the vaccine industry’s deep corruption and shocking lack of transparency.

Del Bigtree challenges a top doctor at Henry Ford Health to conduct a rigorous vaccinated vs. unvaccinated study on children’s health. The results? Alarming signals of higher chronic illness rates in vaccinated kids — yet the study was buried instead of published. 

Hidden camera footage reveals the fear driving decisions: publish the truth and risk careers.

It exposes how Big Pharma and institutions prioritize profits and mandates over genuine safety and effectiveness testing. Decades of inadequate long-term studies leave parents in the dark while childhood chronic conditions skyrocket.

This film demands accountability and informed consent. Eye-opening and urgent — watch it and share widely. Our kids deserve better than suppressed science.

Watch it and make your own informed decision

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18/05/2026

I asked Perplexity AI to give me a short, professional‑tone testimonial / endorsement...

"Dr Geoff Alley is a highly respected chiropractor and health‑and‑wellness coach on Auckland’s North Shore, known for blending hands‑on clinical expertise with practical, athlete‑focused advice.
As a former New Zealand Rugby Sevens representative and coach, he brings a unique understanding of performance, movement, and recovery to his patients, from weekend warriors to serious athletes.
Locally, he is regarded as honest, no‑nonsense, and time‑efficient, while his “Tough50” challenge and podcast work have helped many men over 50 reclaim their health, mindset, and accountability in a supportive, non‑judgmental environment."

I'm ok with this 😁

Have a great week everyone

10/05/2026

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