I’m sorry, I know that probably felt a bit harsh as an introduction, when you were just expecting a friendly hello, but I really wanted to make it clear from the very beginning, why I’m here and why helping you is so important to me.
Believe it or not, this one thought turned out to be the inspiration for my business, because it made me think about all the other people out there, just like me that were through the same thing.
I really wanted to help.
I’ve struggled with my weight for most of my life. I’ve lost and regained so many times, I lost count. There was always something that got in the way, a reason (or an excuse) why I couldn’t continue or something more important that took over.
A few years ago, oh, actually it was 2011… sorry, a long time ago, I lost a lot of weight, for what I thought at the time, would definitely be the last time. For nine (long) months, I put in so much effort, I sacrificed so much, and I pushed through, but that was fine because I felt good, I was finally starting to feel free.
I celebrated my success, I went out, and I bought and wore lots of new clothes – something that I’d never really been interested in, or even able to before. It was great. A few months later, I was still celebrating, until one day it hit me, those new clothes had been in the wardrobe a while, they’d started to feel a bit uncomfortable. I was quickly on my way back to square one. I couldn’t believe it, my weight was increasing once more – and almost as quickly as I’d just lost it.
Why? Why?… Why? I mean really, what WAS wrong with me?
This was the turning point. If I ever wanted to really change, I needed to find the answer to that question. That was the start of my education, both professionally and personally. It was the first step on a long road full of questions, research, trial and error, and working with some wonderful people, who were brave enough to put their trust in me.
I’ve been refining the things I’ve learned ever since.
I’ve worked with I don’t know how many people, each unique, each with different goals, barriers, strengths, weaknesses, priorities and dreams and I’ve built a relationship of trust, openness and honesty with each and every one, and I thoroughly enjoy every step of the process, because in every one I can see a small aspect of the life I lived, the frustration, the fear of change, the overwhelming pressure, the unrealistic expectations, the confusion, the misinformation and the lack of understanding from the people who are supposed to help.
Watching those things disappear, is one of the most fulfilling things I have ever done, and now (maybe because I’m greedy), I want more. I want to help more people, I want to see more people change their lives and that means spreading the message as wide as I can.
So here I am, and that’s why.
- Person-centred support -You are different to everyone else, that means your program is different to everyone else and that’s the only way it should be.
- Problems can be complex, but solutions are usually pretty simple – making sure you fully understand everything you need to do and how to do it, is the cornerstone of the work we do together.
- I will try my best to put myself out of business – I’m not here to create repeat customers, just to generate income. I’m here to give you the skills and confidence to manage your health independently.
- Realistic – everything we do is based on fact, the latest evidence based science and the experience of others who have gone before you – no false promises.
- Understanding – I don’t judge anyone. I understand the difficulties you’re trying to overcome and I will always create a safe space for you.
