Andy Hood PT

Andy Hood PT Personal Trainer currently providing 1-2-1 training at Dunston Activity Centre gym. Online coaching is also available.

This photo represents more than weight loss. It represents years of learning:👉Learning that extreme approaches don’t wor...
28/08/2026

This photo represents more than weight loss. It represents years of learning:

👉Learning that extreme approaches don’t work.
👉Learning that consistency beats motivation.
👉Learning that small habits repeated over time create huge change.
👉Learning that food is fuel.
👉Learning that sustainable fat loss is far superior to quick fat loss.
👉Learning the importance of maintaining muscle mass whilst losing weight.

That’s the same approach I now help my clients follow.

It can be very challenging trying to lose weight as a parent as you often no longer see yourself as the priority. When p...
26/08/2026

It can be very challenging trying to lose weight as a parent as you often no longer see yourself as the priority. When people approach me for coaching, they often give the following reasons as to why they have struggled to lose weight:

1. Busy schedule - working, looking after the house, school runs, kids clubs and actually trying to spend some time as a family - it's hectic.

2. No accountability - having a few good days and then returning to old bad habits - it's very common.

3. All or nothing mindset - perfect diet and exercise plan for a short period of time and then 1 takeaway or 1 missed workout and it all comes to an end.

4. Eating everyone else's leftovers - I love eating the crusts when the kids have toast 😂 And I hate food waste so I totally get this one.

5. Trying to do it alone - if your partner or family and friends aren't onboard, it can make it very difficult to sustain.

Which one is your biggest issue? Let me know in the comments below 👇

24/08/2026

I'm currently taking clients for September starts who are looking to lose weight with online coaching.

This will include:
✔ A Personalised training plan for the gym or home workouts if you prefer
✔ Nutrition advice and targets
✔ Accountability from weekly check-ins
✔ Habit tracking
✔ Daily support from me personally

Limited spaces available - message now to find out more.

Left: Pizza night with my wife and kids - not very nutritiousRight: Meal prep made with nutritious foodsBoth can fit, yo...
21/08/2026

Left: Pizza night with my wife and kids - not very nutritious

Right: Meal prep made with nutritious foods

Both can fit, you don't need an all-or-nothing mindset.

Focus on eating nutritious foods most of the time, and you can enjoy the occasional less nutritious meal without worrying about it 😊

I love this example of a client's weight loss graph from this summer.Followed my advice well, and has managed to continu...
19/08/2026

I love this example of a client's weight loss graph from this summer.

Followed my advice well, and has managed to continue making steady progress even whilst enjoying 2 holidays and some extra drinks in the sun.

Progress doesn't need to be drastic. I see all sorts of promises online about fast weight loss. I never promise this. I'm more concerned that you are set up with a plan which fits your lifestyle and which you can follow all year long.

I'm more concerned that you learn enough from working with me that you never have to be overweight again. Healthy habits, a nutrition plan which works for you and a workout routine you can do consistently.

It would be wonderful if we could normalise this instead of many of the extreme weight loss methods I see all over social media.

17/08/2026

September is coming!
If you've fallen off track throughout the summer months and you are feeling ready to get back on track with your fitness and nutrition, drop me a message and let's ge that structure back in place 😊

Pictures from last week. It was lovely to just switch off and spend some time making memories with family. Safe to say I...
14/08/2026

Pictures from last week. It was lovely to just switch off and spend some time making memories with family. Safe to say I gained a few pounds as well haha 😆

Straight back into it this week - meal preps, gym and daily habits 🙌

12/08/2026

I love when clients feed back that they no longer get food guilt when they have a little chocolate bar here or there. Clients will often come to me after they have tried slimming clubs and extreme diets. Usually, this means that their relationship with food is not the best.

Whilst I always encourage a strong focus on nutrtious foods, it's always rewarding to see someone gradually develop a healthy relationship with food.

If you are trying to lose weight, and your relationship with food isn't helping - drop me a message and I'll help you fix it 😊

We have a lovely little community gym here at Dunston Activity Centre. It's perfect for those who are nervous about goin...
10/08/2026

We have a lovely little community gym here at Dunston Activity Centre. It's perfect for those who are nervous about going to a gym for the first time or those who are looking to get back into a fitness routine after time away from the gym.

It's only £15 per month, with no contract.

I currently have a couple of in person coaching spaces available, weekday evenings. Drop me a message to find out more 😊

Online coaching is also available for those who are already confident in a gym setting 💪

07/08/2026

People will focus on finding the perfect training programme and then follow it for a few weeks before quitting beccause they hate it.

The reality is - if you don't enjoy at least some of your training, it's unlikely you will stick to it long term.

There are many different forms of weight bearing movement which can be beneficial. Find something you enjoy, and you will stick to it 💪

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Ellison Road
Gateshead
NE11 9SS

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