Diabetes, Weight Loss & IBS 

When I started with Jim I was unable to run through “plantar fascia-itis” and pregnant. I was unsure about what exercise to do within these constraints. I wanted to run. I had tried various other personal trainers, medical advisors and got no-where. 

 

This was my last chance if you like – I was ready to give up hope of being able to run again. I am now running!!!! (within guidelines managed by Jim) And continually improving. (Stef has recently completed a 10km run and is about to do another in April 08 and is currently working up for her first triathlon) 

 

Due to your careful management of me I have achieved my initial goals. I trust your judgement and do try to do what I am told. You also understand external pressures and allow for this. Overall the goals and workload are realistic and therefore manageable – and effective. 

 

In January this year whilst at a ‘Goal Setting’ training event, I sat with Jim and talked about my goals for fitness, family and my future. Having had some time where my aches and ails kept building the final straw was when my latest love - running - was no longer an option because of an injured ankle. 

 

I met with Jim in February and embarked on what can only be described as a journey of self discovery; commencing with a questionnaire and an examination, followed by the provision of a programme os stretching and low impact exercises. We talked about diet, nutrition and work/life balance amongst other things. 

 

I am now in a position where I am three stone lighter, my injured ankle is completely pain free, feel much fitter and recently completed a 5k run in which I recorded a personal best time. 

 

Jim has given me support, knowledge and belief to achieve several goals that I wrote back in January. The diet has become a way of life not only for me but for my wife Sharon who has also embraced the changes, losing weight herself. I am no longer suffering with long term injuries and health issues, and no longer on the cusp of diabetes. 

 

When I started with Jim I didn’t believe that would achieve the results that I have. Thank you for your help and your patience; it shows that you can teach an old dog new tricks! 

 

So if you are feeling lethargic, suffering from aches and pains and want to get fitter, speak to Jim, even if you are over 60, it definitely works. 

 

My objective with Jim at the beginning was to reduce my ‘large stomach’ (Jim pointed out to me at the time, it was not about weight, but about objectives which I have now begun to understand’) I had only five sessions’ with Jim. In March I weighed 17 Stone The widest part of my Stomach was 49” ‘At my ‘belly button’ the measurement was 48” whilst my waist was 43” 

 

Today ( 20 05 2011) My weight is 15 stone 10 pounds, The widest part of my stomach is 46.5” At my belly button’ the measurement was 44” whilst my waist is 40.5” 

 

I am pleased to have met with Jim, with the guidance he has given me and the knowledge/confidence that I now have. I am confident that I have only just started my physical improvement, however the replacement wardrobe is becoming expensive! 

 

Set your objectives and don’t get deflected by other factors. 

 

Thanks Jim, I look forward to reporting further improvements! 

 

The past 3 months have been a very positive experience and have greatly changed my life for the better. I have have dropped 2 dress sizes and learnt things about eating healthily and what my body needs that I have never considered before. I feel motivated because of the results and the support that Jim has given me and am excited about where the next few months of this process might take me with him. Ultimately though I feel that I can take the things that I have learnt about diet, exercise, relaxation with me and utilise them for the rest of my life.