This UK heatwave made me think...
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Last night I was struggling to bath my 2-year-old son. I’m a healthy weight, fit, strong, and after all these years I consider movement relatively easy. And still, I felt battered by the heat doing basic tasks. Life feels at least 30% harder in this weather. It got me thinking… imagine if I was obese trying to do this. So I researched the statistics in the UK:
So me struggling as someone who’s healthy is nothing compared to people carrying extra weight. No wonder this week I’ve had unusually more enquiries about my coaching than usual. The truth is, if you’re even 10% overweight, your quality of life starts to drop. Everyday tasks are harder, your body aches more, sleep gets worse, and statistically your confidence and mental health decline. It means you showing up as your best self is reduced. Your kids see it, your partner sees it, and what life could look like gets dampened by lower energy and less get up and go. If you’re reading this and it feels a bit too familiar, you don’t have to keep trying to lose weight alone. I work with people who feel exactly like this on day 1, and together we turn it around If you want some support to feel lighter, fitter, and more like yourself again, just reply to this email with the word INFO. I’ll get back to you personally. Jake |
Jake Avery
Fat Loss & Fitness Coach & Educator
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