“Five years ago I picked up a shoulder injury playing sport. Not being able to train properly for a year I was down in the dumps, feeling sorry for myself and really couldn’t be bothered doing anything. I started to put weight on which led to doing less. At that time I think I was feeling depressed not wanting to get out of bed some days…. As a Coach that’s a hard place to be.
Being a Marvel fan I couldn’t wait for the End Game movie to hit the cinema. In the movie, Thor turned to the bottle and junk food and was fat and overweight. My three year old turned to me and said Dad you’re the fat Thor. At first it was funny but after a while that comment starts to wear thin and starts to hurt, a lot.
That was a turning point for me and so with working on my mindset, here I am. Fitter and in a better place to motivate and inspire others with my ongoing journey.
I feel sad, embarrassed and vulnerable telling this story but it was the only way to get out the other side and I hope it helps others to make that change.”