Steve Emery
Age - 44
Occupation - Software Implementation Manager
Training with Mark - 1 year
Service used - Group personal training and online nutrition coaching
Favourite movie - Ghostbusters
Random fact - I am part of the Wedgwood family (fine crockery)and an air to the fortune should all the other people in line crock it
Personal Challenges
Being very sedentry and working in an office job
Being several stone overweight
Not knowing where to start or what to do
Overcoming health issues
Knee problems
Strategies used to overcome challenges
Small habit based changes to his diet through nutrition coaching
Designing a programme that increases his muscle mass and burns lots of calories
Constant guidance and support to keep him motivated
Regular changes to his programme to maintian interest
Memorable moments
Deadlifting nealry 185kg (thats more than his trainer
Squatting 170kg
Due to losing all the weight Steve has lost his doctor isn't recommending a gastric band
Being able to perform press-ups and pull-up for the first time ever
Improving his confidence in and out of the gym
How did you feel about yourself/weight/person etc. before working with Mark? What sort person were you?
I knew that I was in danger of facing severe health issues and my confidence had been lost along with my self esteem after going on Holiday to Florida and having difficulties trying to get on the rides
What did you try in the past to solve that problem before using Mark?
I tried dieting through various methods like Slimming World. For exercise i tried lots of cardio as i thought that was the best method
Why did you choose Mark to help you achieve your health and fitness goals?
Because his ethos appeared to fit in with what I wanted to achieve
How is/was working with Mark different from what you had previously tried?
Firstly it's fun, But also I have learnt a huge amount regarding fitness and nutrition since working with Mark that i wouldn't have if I had continued trying to self teach
What problems have you overcome since working with Mark? Could be nutritional, injuries, habits, confidence, weight loss etc.
All of the above. I have lost weight, increased strength but ultimately I have an idea of what the future holds and the potential i have, now I've been training with Mark
After working with Mark how do you feel now? Do you feel different? Describe the person you are now.
More confident and happier with myself