Nick Hannah Personal Training

Lorena’s Week 1 Update — 1kg Lost! 🎉

What a brilliant start for Lorena: one kilogram lost in her first week!

Even more importantly, she has planned a fantastic menu filled with healthier breakfasts, lunches and evening meals. That preparation gives her a really strong foundation for the weeks ahead.

This week, we’re introducing calorie tracking. This will help us understand exactly how much she is eating and allow us to create a sensible, sustainable calorie deficit—without making drastic changes or leaving her feeling hungry.

We’re taking things one step at a time, building habits that Lorena can maintain for life. A great first week and plenty to feel proud of! 👏

🥗 The next step in Lorena’s journey… improving her lunches!

After making positive changes to her breakfasts, we’re now focusing on simple, nutritious lunches that will keep her satisfied and support her health.

Lorena asked me: “If I’m eating better, why aren’t I losing weight?”—especially after the scales showed a one-pound gain.

I explained that we haven’t started calorie counting or introduced a calorie deficit yet. Right now, we’re building healthier habits one meal at a time. Once those foundations are in place, we’ll tighten up the numbers—and we’re not far away from that stage.

This isn’t a setback; it’s all part of the process. 💪

🌟 More Support for the Better for Life Project 🌟

I’m delighted to announce that my friend Denise from Brighouse Mind and Body has generously offered free sessions to Lorena—and to every future client selected for the Better for Life Project.

Denise is a qualified hypnotherapist and a former gym owner, so she understands that improving your health isn’t only about food and exercise. Our mindset, confidence, habits and emotional wellbeing can all play an important part in making lasting changes.

I also know personally how valuable Denise’s support can be, having benefited from her help myself.

Her involvement adds another valuable layer to the project, giving our chosen clients access to both physical and mental wellbeing support as they work towards a healthier, happier future.

This is an incredibly kind offer from Denise, and I’m genuinely grateful to have her joining forces with me. The Better for Life Project is becoming about more than one person helping—it’s about people coming together to make a real difference. ❤️

Thank you, Denise!

https://brighousemindandbody.uk/

🌟 Lorena’s first week

When someone wants to lose weight, it can be tempting to change everything at once. But for Lorena, this journey is about taking small, manageable steps that she can maintain.

Our first week has focused entirely on refining her breakfasts. We’ve introduced three simple choices designed to provide better nutrition, keep her fuller and support her in feeling better throughout the day. Rather than discard her Weetabix, we've upgraded it with blueberries and chia seeds.

No strict diet. No calorie counting yet. Just one positive change at a time.

Lorena has embraced the new options brilliantly, and next we’ll start looking at her lunches. She's already reported feeling better.

Nutrition can be approached in different ways, but I've illustrated my approach for Lorena as a pyramid. Some of the top layers might not be needed. With her health conditions, I felt it was important to prioritise eating for health first. The trade-off means weight loss might not happen for a few weeks.

Privilege helping these ladies get Stronger 💪

If you're interested in my Stronger for Life classes, drop me a message :-

- A maximum of only 3 people can book on
- Private space
- 60 mins on Strength, functional movement and balance
- £10 per person

Introducing the Stronger for Life Project

Several years ago, I read a news article about a man called Sean. He had gone from 18 stone before the Covid pandemic to 31 stone afterwards. He was a single dad who was struggling, and something about his story compelled me to contact him and offer my help.
Sean and I began working together for free, and he lost his first stone. We had even started planning for me to live and train alongside him for a month and document the experience to inspire others.
Sadly, we never got that opportunity. Sean passed away due to illnesses related to his obesity.
In his memory, I completed a fundraising run from the North East to Scotland. But I also wanted to create something more lasting from the experience.
Sean helped me understand that obesity is rarely just about food or exercise. It can be connected to mental health, difficult circumstances, isolation and a loss of hope. What people need isn’t judgement—they need compassion, practical support and someone who genuinely believes in them.

That is why I have created The Stronger for Life Project.
Each year, I will select someone from the local community who is living with obesity and serious health challenges to receive free coaching, support and accountability. The goal isn’t simply to help them lose weight. It’s to help them become healthier, stronger and more confident—and hopefully inspire others to believe that change is possible.

Today, I’m proud to introduce the project’s first participant: Lorena.
Lorena is 58 and is living with obesity alongside a number of significant medical conditions. Over the coming months, we’ll work together on her nutrition, movement, confidence and everyday habits—taking everything at a pace that is safe, realistic and sustainable for her.
Lorena has bravely agreed to share her story, including the successes, setbacks and realities of making such a significant change. This isn’t about quick fixes or chasing perfection. It’s about improving her health, quality of life and future—one achievable step at a time.
Sean was the inspiration for this project. Lorena is where its next chapter begins.