DM : Fitness & Nutrition

Free class!!! Friday 7th of August 1130am!!!
I have decided I'm going to run a free circuits based class Friday the 7th of August at 1130am which will
be held over at the beautiful Teversal village hall
(next to the Carnarvon pub)
8 spaces available so be quick!!!
Drop me a DM to book your spot 💪🏼
Thanks to The Healing Shrine at Teversal Village Hall for letting me host at their beautiful venue 💕

Good morning!
It's been a busy week of coaching classes at my 2 amazing gyms I work from, PT sessions, working in my other role (where the business is building and getting busier 💕), and studying for my 2 courses. Tired, but feeling grateful!
I did manage to squeeze in an evening of social time this week, which was much needed and rejuvenated me both physically and mentally.

Yesterday I had another person reach out to book a couple of PT sessions for next week too and I know they will do incredibly well 💪🏼
It's not easy building a new business, but it's exciting and I love a challenge!

After reading all of these lovely messages and seeing the feedback I know I made the best decision changing career.
I cannot tell you how much it means to me knowing I'm making people feel good in body, mind, and soul and to get stronger.

Coaching isn't just about making up a hard workout and having people sweating or lifting heavier.
It's so much more than that!
Whilst I love seeing people making sweat angels on the gym floor (hey, if they tell me "I want a beasting of a session", then that's what they will get! 🤣), it's about that human connection and finding the right coach who gets the best out of you!

If you are ready to make some changes and want a coach to guide you, support you, have you leaving your sessions feeling stronger, fitter and proud of your achievements then drop me a DM
Let me help you to take that positive next step in life and get you moving on your journey 🤜🏼🤛🏼

Evening all, hope you are all well?!
So, as of Friday the 7th of August I'll be running an 1130am circuits based exercise class which can be adapted for all fitness levels at Teversal village hall. This will be a mix of HIIT, functional fitness and strength based exercise and will end with a guided meditation to have your mind feeling calm.

I'm so excited to coach there as the space is so beautiful and I fell in love with the feeling it gave me from the minute I laid eyes on it.
I then met the lovely Sophia Leech-Higginson from The Healing Shrine at Teversal Village Hall who gave me a tour, we chatted like we already knew each other and she just had an amazing energy!
It was meant to be and everything just aligned.

I'll be running a special offer of 6 weeks for £36, making each class just £6 per session!
Drop me a message to get yourself booked on and let's finish off that working week feeling fitter, stronger, and calmer than when you arrived! 🧘🏼‍♀️💪🏼💖

So to follow on from my intro I'd like to explain my business logo... Why the death moth?
(deaths-head hawkmoth)

I put a lot of thought into my business logo and what it represents before I made my decision.
Symbolically they represent transformation, a re birth, a connection to the afterlife and the beautiful cycle of life and death. I also love the deep orange, yellow and black colour of the death moth which reminds me of autumn and all the rich tones.
I think they are actually really beautiful to behold.

I myself have been on a huge journey of transformation in body, mind and soul over the years.
I lost my amazing mum in 2014 which really changed the way I view life and how it can be cut short.
I then lost my father suddenly a few years later.
They were both only in their mid 50s and early 60s. Whilst I don't wish to speak ill I think it is fair to say they both did not look after their health and ultimately this will have had an effect on their life span.
I decided I didn't want to go down that road and over the years started to educate myself on the importance of movement, developing healthy coping mechanisms in life, and delving deeper into how I react to my emotions, why I do so, and how to change this.

Long story short I had therapy to help with my grief, thoughts and feelings, low self confidence and my disordered eating issues.
I had a break for a few years, but now see the same amazing counsellor monthly again.
I find it helps me navigate my life on the good and bad days and to understand myself more.
We never stop learning about ourselves, I love that!

Within my business logo if you look closely it has my initials which I thought was pretty cool, and if you know me then you will know I'm such an emo at heart! I have loved the whole black and gold vibe since I bought an album named, "Love Metal" by a finnish band named HIM in 2003.
The cover artwork was black and had their heartagram logo etched in gold and I just loved the simplicity of it and still do to this day.

So that's a bit more about my business, and how it came to be, now let's talk about you!
If you're ready to start your journey and not sure where to start, or need that extra support, and want to chat then get in touch via messenger.
I am taking on PT clients around my other work and cannot wait to help others to feel more confident, empowered, healthier, fitter, stronger and just generally to show up as the best version of themselves daily!
I want others to wake up feeling strong both mentally and physically, and to know they have that support to hand on those less than perfect days.

So, if you are looking for a coach that will hold you accountable and that helps you to navigate your way through things whilst leading with understanding, compassion, empathy, all whilst being your biggest cheerleader, and having (if I do say so myself) a cracking sense of (often dark) humour then let's work together! 😃☮️🤜🏼🤛🏼

Well, I guess I better introduce myself hadn't I?
I'll try and make this quick, however I am a talker so bare with me 😉

I'm Dee! I guess you could say I've been on a bit of a journey this past few years having lost 11 stones/154 pounds and maintained it for the past year. I grew up in the 80s and 90s meaning my late teens came at a time where it was a flex to be skinny, and strength training for women was barely spoken about. I did every fad diet you can think of (at least twice) which resulted in disordered eating and a binge/restrict narrative.

Fast forward to aged 37 and I was in pain daily. My back, knees, and feet were constantly aching. My physical health was suffering and my self-worth and confidence weren't worth mentioning. I hated going out as I felt others were staring, I wouldn't participate in day to day activities for the fear of not being able to perform them, and I had pretty much just given up on life at this point. Truth be told there were many nights I went to sleep not caring if I woke up the next day, and the only things that kept me going were my now husband and our beloved furbabies.

Fast forward to now and I'm the happiest and healthiest I have ever been, and my energy and fitness abilities are through the roof in comparison! I made daily movements a habit alongside, journaling, practicing gratitude, following my macros, drinking plenty of fluids and strength training.

Whilst recovering from an operation to remove my excess skin earlier this year I had the time to sit and think about what truly makes me happy in life. I knew how great exercise and eating nutritious foods to fuel my body made me feel and I wanted to build on that and to help others improve their physical and mental health. I decided to do some research and take the plunge to re train. I have now gained my NCFE level 2 gym instructor and level 3 fitness personal trainer certification and get to do what I love daily!

I now coach small group training classes at a couple of wonderful gyms (which may I add have incredibly inspiring owners), offer 1-1 personal training, and will soon be running my own functional fitness/circuits based classes in the community!

I am so excited to meet any future clients and love seeing other people's journeys. Everybody has their own unique story and their own unique "why" and I wanna hear yours! If you need help achieving those fitness, wellness, and health related goals you have then I can help.

What will you get from training with me?....

A coach that truly cares and is your biggest cheerleader whilst you are on your journey!
A coach that adapts and tailors exercise to suit your fitness needs and preferences! (not just a generic all over body programme)
A coach that provides guidance on foods that help fuel your workouts to get the best results whilst not sacrificing food groups or your social life!
A coach that celebrates the little milestones that lead to the big ones!
And finally you will get a coach who has lived experience of being unfit, unhealthy, unhappy, and is here to show you that you can change your life and create those daily habits that stick.

Remember, our body believes what our mind tells it!
So let me help you to re-train your mind and body to have you feeling happier, confident, fitter, and stronger.

If this resonates with you then drop me a message and I'll be in touch 🙂
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PS, I told you I was a talker 🤣

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Welcome to DM : Fitness & Nutrition!
I'll be writing a little bio later about myself and how my business DM : Fitness & Nutrition came to be. In the meantime please share with others you know that may need some help with their health and fitness needs 💖