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Every time a new diet trend pops up, it promises the same thing: fast results, minimal effort, and a totally new body in a matter of weeks. and every time, we want to believe it.maybe you’ve tried cutting carbs, fasting, meal replacements, or that “one weird trick” from a magazine. and maybe it worked… for a while. But then? the weight crept back, the cravings kicked in, and you ended up right where you started—frustrated and wondering why you can’t just stick to something.If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: it’s not your fault. The system is broken.

When Nicole joined Function Fitness, she was eager to get back into exercise but felt a little nervous. "I finished my Fundamentals in December and was so excited to get back into any form of exercise. I was nervous to start with, as I'd mainly done running prior to joining the gym." Like many new members, she wasn’t sure what to expect, but she knew she wanted to improve her fitness and running—and she was ready to put in the work.

You’ve been making all the decisions all day.. It’s time to relax. We’ve been in the gym game since 2012.Looking back, the most successful era of my own training was in those early days, when we all trained together. Coaches, mates, all pushing each other through hard workouts.We were pretty naive, but we trained hard and had a laugh doing it.

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Well, I already ate something ‘bad,’ so the whole day is ruined…” you’re familiar with the all-or-nothing mindset around food. This way of thinking makes eating feel like walking a tightrope where any slip means failure. And honestly, it’s exhausting and discouraging. Here’s the thing: food doesn’t have to be “all or nothing,” and overcoming that mindset is key to a balanced, sustainable approach to nutrition.

Most people get caught up in the idea that they need to find the perfect plan to reach their goals. They jump from one diet to the next, or try to work out seven days a week.And while these things might work in the short term, the real secret to lasting weight loss isn’t some magical food, a perfect workout routine, or even a trendy diet. It’s consistency.

Ceri’s journey at Function Fitness is a special one. Not just because she’s my wonderful wife, but because she’s lived through almost every stage of fitness that we help people with - from casual gym-goer to weightlifting enthusiast, through pregnancy and postnatal recovery and now training for a half Ironman. Watching her evolve over the years has been nothing short of inspiring, and I wanted to share her story.