About Me
Gareth
Job: Chef
From: England, UK
Every transformation starts with a single decision. Gareth made his — and it carried him through losing over 100 lbs, rebuilding his confidence, and rising stronger than he ever imagined. His answers below aren’t theories — they’re fact, proof that change is possible when you refuse to quit. Let his journey push you forward. Let it show you what happens when you stop waiting and start fighting 'for yourself'. Read on, get fired up, and imagine the version of you that’s on the other side of commitment.
Your breakthrough is closer than you think.
The Big Questions & Answers
What was your heaviest weight and what was the moment you realized the life you were living wasn’t the one you wanted?
So, what was the change you wanted?
You'd tried and failed before, so what was going to be different this time & how did you get started?
How have you kept going, & what has the journey been like so far?
Have you achieved your goals and are you happy with where you are?
How has life changed for you so far?
Have you any advice for people wanting to change their future?
Ok, so what's next for you?
At my heaviest I weighed over 390 lbs. Initially, I wouldn't say there has been a single defining moment that led to making a big change. It's definitely a life's worth of things, from confidence issues after being bullied as a child, to failed relationships. I'm 28 now and upon reflection it's safe to say as long as I could remember I was always unhappy with myself. Yes, there were moments when I was having a good time, but it always felt like an out of body experience and it wasn't actually me being happy, I was just being what I felt like I had to be.
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Then, last year, my relationship broke down and it's like a switch flicked in my head and I thought "Why am I focusing on what everyone else sees and thinks of me, to be happy?"​​
I had to hit that point though, where I wanted to change for me and not because it was to try and impress someone else. I was sick of making excuses and feeling defeated constantly. Ultimately, I realised that by not looking after myself and going after what I wanted, I was just letting myself down.
The change I wanted was both mental and physical. Mentally, I wanted to be happier and have more control of my thoughts and emotions, and to just get away from all the dark thoughts I'd always been running from.
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Physically, I wanted to be able to look at myself in the mirror and not cry at what I saw. I wanted to be able to just walk into a shop and find something to wear rather than baggy shorts and hoodies. I wanted to be able to sit down in a chair at a cafe without having to scan for a chair without arms as I was worried I might not fit in it.
This time last year was different to all the times before. I no longer had a partner to worry about, my work hours were steady & I could plan my food & gym times. I'd finally ran out of excuses. Plus I have my dog and he needs plenty of walks and it wouldn't be fair on him if I didn't. It wasn't that I wanted to do this anymore, I needed to.
Like a lot of people I tried everything for weight loss from shakes to therapy. Nothing worked. Then I found the coach I'm with now. Yes you have to pay but he gave me something everything else didn't, accountability.
Having someone to guide and push you can help, and it really worked for me. At first I just followed orders, doing as many steps as I could, doing the workouts & meal plans he'd send. Just by doing that, I learned how to do it myself & now I walk into the gym knowing what I'm going to do & how I'm going to do it. A lot of people are put off in the beginning because they're clueless but the fitness culture is great. Even the fittest people have days where they want a day off & it's a struggle to get off the sofa. I'd say 99.9% of fitness people can't help you enough & love to see you succeed.
Honestly, just looking back at my progress with weekly pictures. Doing a front, back & side view had a massive impact as you don't really see a difference unless you see the proof. I lost 5 stone but it didn't really register until I saw a defined waist, which was just mind boggling for me. Seeing the change like that is what helped me keep going. I also weigh myself every morning & work out the average at the end of the week, instead of weighing myself at the end of the week & focusing on the weekly gain or loss at one point in the week. Sometimes you have water weight or you might have a bad eating day now & again, and the old me would have given up weighing myself the old way.
The journey has been the most rewarding thing I've ever done. Going from being utterly sick of life & wondering why the hell I'm even here, hating myself, everyone & everything around me, to now where I just love every moment & I get to experience each new day. I used to dread waking up & now I can't wait to get up.
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Don't get me wrong it has had its rough moments, times when I felt like giving up & going back to easy mode. At those times I just didn't let myself fall at those hurdles & I just kept going because I 'needed' to do this.
I've achieved a lot that I never ever thought I would, like seeing the scales go below 300lbs. That was a defining moment for me because in January 2014 after New Year, the first time I saw the scales go over 300lbs I was heartbroken so I fixed it like I always did, by gorging myself all day. I rose another 80 - 90 lbs over the next few years so getting to the point where that number 3 disappeared, it just solidified the changes I'd made & the new person that I was.
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I'm definitely happy with what I've achieved, but it's left me hungry for more, only this time it's not food, ha! I'm not going to stop now, I won't ever fall back into the darkness, I'm unstoppable now! I'm more motivated now than at the start & I've kind of become my own hero in a sense as I've conquered what I thought was impossible.
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Down From 385, going in the right direction.
Below 300 Again!
I'm currently at 288 lbs and haven't yet got to where I want to be but I know I will. I have a new job because I had the energy to go for it, I go for long walks with my dog which he loves, and I can now give him the life he deserves. Instead of being unable to get up the stairs last year, now I go walking along the 3 peaks. I'm physically & mentally fitter than ever & I don't get upset or angry about things that I once did. My 'will' is a lot stronger & my confidence is in a whole different realm altogether.
You have to find your why and look at what 'you' want from your life. The best thing I can say is harsh and it's what I had to say to myself, but it's just a matter of stop feeling sorry for yourself and fighting for what you want. Sitting there making excuses and feeling sorry for yourself never does you any favours. Pick yourself up, make a plan of action and follow it. If you need help, ask for it, you don't have to do it alone and no one will think any less of you for not knowing what you're doing.
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Everyone that's done fitness has struggled one way or another and knows it's hard to stay motivated everyday, even the super fit have to work hard so you're not alone and everyone I've ever asked loves to help.
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Also, doing 'anything' extra helps. Going shopping - park further away from the entrance, the extra steps all add up. Doing one more rep on every set adds up to an extra 12 reps if doing 4 exercises. It's only 1 more rep so why wouldn't you try?
As of November '25, all in all I've got the discipline I once severely lacked and next on the agenda is starting to mould my body into what I want now that I've dropped the weight. I know I have so much potential for what I can do so why waste it, I honestly can't wait for the future! I'm ready to take on every day no matter what it throws at me!
Discover Your Future
Your New Life Is Waiting
Your journey has already begun—because you’re here. It doesn’t start next week or on January 1st. It starts the moment you decide you’re done waiting. And we’re with you for every step. Every time you put on our gear, you’re reminded that you are in charge, that you deserve better, and that your future is yours to create.
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Future Forged is the extra rep when your body wants to quit. The final 60 seconds when your mind drifts. The five minutes you win back by getting up early. Small choices, stacked and repeated, are what transform your life. Change happens the moment you choose it.
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You’re done with excuses. You want more—and you’re ready now. Live the mindset. Build the version of you that refuses to quit. And when you crush your goals, show us. Show us the work, the wins, the journey.
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Make it Big. Make it Bold. Make it Undeniable.
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