GRIT Military Gym

Training for combat, you need both physical readiness and mental resilience to succeed - similar to conquering self-sabotage...

You must equip yourself with both conscious strategies and unconscious healing.

This combination allows for a strong framework for lasting change, empowering you to act out of self-awareness and healed perspectives rather than out of old, destructive patterns.

That's a 12 month weight loss goal hit in a quarter the time...

3.5 stone gone, and to celebrate a new wardrobe was bought 💪

If you're interested in finding out how this is done with just 3 workouts a week, all done remotely, just drop us a message as I've got a gift for you 😲🫣

Did you know that our unconscious desires can play a significant role in our self-sabotaging behaviours - particularly when it comes to how we cope with stress or uncomfortable emotions?

One of the more common motivations behind such dysregulation is the deep-rooted need for comfort or security.

When these particular needs lie beneath our awareness, they can manifest as a need for unhealthy coping strategies.

This can look like turning to food for support, overindulging in alcohol, or seeking distraction through endless Netflix series.

Although these actions may offer relief in the short term, or a fleeting sense of safety, they often go against our longer-term health goals.

The unconscious mind's desire for comfort can push us to avoid dealing with the very emotions or situations that need our attention...

Which then prolongs this cycle of dysregulated behaviour 🤯

Recognising these unconscious desires is often the first step towards finding coping mechanisms.

When we acknowledge that the things we crave might not be food, entertainment, or avoidance, but a deeper sense of security, we can begin to address that need directly.

In doing so, we begin to move away from those automatic, unhealthy patterns and create space for a more deliberate response that we can then take conscious actions upon.

When we allow ourselves the opportunity to see these unconscious desires for what they truly are (a legitimate need for comfort or security) rather than judging ourselves harshly, we open up a route to self-understanding and lasting change 👊

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝘆𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴?

I've never been a big advocate of needing a gym to train.

That belief comes from my time in the army, where access to a gym wasn't always guaranteed.

When we didn't have the luxury of 'proper' equipment, we made do with whatever we could find - jerry cans, spare rope, rucksacks filled with rocks, etc.

Training for me wasn't about fancy machines but getting the work done with whatever was available.

That same philosophy runs through my coaching programmes today.

Strength, endurance, and grit don't come from a perfect setup - they come from using what you have and pushing yourself outside your comfort zone.

My clients train in garages, fields, back gardens, and wherever possible, proving that real-world strength isn't built in a controlled environment but in the beauty of adapting and overcoming.

Here are five of the best and craziest things my clients use for training, no gym required:

💪 Scaffolding;
💪 Duffle bag filled with builder's sand;
💪 Old fire hose as a battle rope;
💪 Paint cans with a broom handle;
💪 A fireman's mannequin!

Training doesn't need to be complicated.

Strength is built through effort, not equipment... Improvise, Adapt and Train anywhere!

That's how you build true GRiT - not just physically but mentally too.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲!

Over a decade of coaching, I've repeatedly encountered a common challenge among my clients - self-sabotage.

It presents itself in various forms - over-exercising, procrastination, inconsistent habits, frustration, and sometimes even giving up just as things start looking up.

When you dig a bit deeper, you begin to notice familiar patterns.

Self-sabotage isn’t just a random occurrence, nor is it simply a lack of discipline or willpower; more often than not, it stems from a missed opportunity to pause and reflect on what's truly happening beneath the surface.

After years of helping clients break free from these cycles of behavioural dysregulation, I've discovered that asking four pivotal questions can make a significant difference.

While these questions may seem straightforward, their true power lies in how they encourage you to step away from automatic responses and make more intentional choices.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗺 𝗜 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀?
What emotions are you experiencing right now? Is it frustration, fear, or guilt?

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺?
Is this emotion tied to a current situation, or does it relate to an old belief, fear, or pattern?

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴?
Consider what happens if you remain in this emotional state - will it bring you closer to your goals, or could it keep you stuck?

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀?
What can you do right now to shift this feeling and redirect your actions?

Over the years, I’ve witnessed clients undergo outstanding transformations just by learning to ask themselves these questions and how to dive deeper into self-reflection 🤯

It's not about striving for perfection; it's about creating a moment to pause, reflect, and choose a more constructive response.

You don’t have to let self-sabotage define your journey.

The patterns you’ve found yourself stuck in can be changed, and it all begins with awareness.

The next time you feel frustrated or stuck, take a moment to ask -

Why am I feeling this? Where has this feeling come from? What is the outcome of this feeling? How can I change this?

You got this 👊

When I left the Army, I assumed the stress would be left behind...

No more screaming in my face, no sudden changes to future plans, and no gruelling training that pushed me to the brink.

But what I didn’t realise was that my body had become addicted to the stress hormones (like cortisol) that had fuelled me for years.

That addiction followed me into civilian life.

I sought out that same chemical rush without even realising it - through overtraining, getting into fights, and always keeping myself mega busy.

My body wasn’t ready to let go of the stress, and it controlled my actions more than I cared to admit at the time.

I could finally break the cycle when I learned about how our actions, behaviours, and beliefs are tied to these chemical patterns.

Then, when I started practising self-awareness, resetting those habits, and shifting how I responded to challenges, I was able to regain control

Over time, I moved away from the constant pull of stress and focused on living a happier, purpose-led life.

This journey became the foundation of my behavioural dysregulation coaching programme.

I created it to help others trapped in cycles of never-ending self-sabotage...

So, if you find yourself constantly stressed or overwhelmed by even the small things, it’s not a sign of weakness - it’s your body telling you that something isn't quite right.

The good news... YOU CAN break free from this!

It starts with understanding the patterns that keep you stuck and how to build new ones that help you thrive rather than dive.

You don’t have to let your past or your body’s stress addiction dictate your future 🤯

Change is possible 👊

I planned on opening just 10 places for Operation GRiT, we now have 12 registered, so I'll now round it up to 15 - that means 3 places left!
Last call out... who wants in?

𝗦𝗼, 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀?

Firstly, it’s important to recognise when, and why you’re sabotaging yourself in the first place...

🤔 What fears come up when you're about to make a healthy decision?
🤔 What beliefs about your abilities or worth might be holding you back?

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺?

Here are some effective strategies to help you combat your self sabotage and foster healthier habits...

✅ 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀: Vague goals breed procrastination and a lack of commitment! In GRiT's remote coaching programme we break our goals down meticulously... we create focused, measurable, and realistic targets that give us a clear route and a sense of purpose.

✅ 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: The journey towards a healthier you can sometimes feel lonely, so surround yourself with a community that acknowledges and supports your health goals. This can provide encouragement and accountability, which can be crucial during moments of doubt or weakness.

✅ 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: Instead of aiming for huge, immediate changes, focus on small, incremental improvements. Celebrate every win - no matter how small - as huge victories regularly which will eventually create a winning mentality and a sense of 'I can do this'!

✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀: Something we do a lot of in GRiT's remote coaching goes beyond just journaling, we often engage in other reflective practices such as guided visualisations or affirmations. Try to visualise yourself achieving your goals, and affirm positive beliefs around your health and life. This can help change your unconscious narrative and align it more closely with your conscious intentions.

By applying these strategies, you can start to dismantle the barriers that self sabotage uses to block you from reaching your peak physical self.

Remember, overcoming self sabotage is not about perfection... It's more about consistent progress.

Each step forward - no matter how small - is a victory in building a healthier, more fulfilled you 👊

It's the 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 day to join 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗥𝗶𝗧, which is a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 5 day total transformation challenge to help you reach your true potential!

Comment below or message me to get yourself on the challenge 👇

𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲.

As we dive deeper into why we sabotage our health, it’s obvious to see that fear plays a significant role here.

"𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀?"

For most people, having great health brings about a level of change that can feel overwhelming...

Achieving a big health goal might even mean changing lifelong habits, or adjusting how others perceive us 🫣

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴!!

So, think of this for a moment...

Could it be that on some level, you don’t feel deserving of good health?

Or perhaps you're too comfortable with the old, familiar habits that are holding you back from moving forward into new, healthier ones?

I know that these insights aren’t easy to face, but think about where you might be limiting yourself - because the familiar, known discomfort feels safer than unknown health 🤯

Identifying these kinds of patterns is the first step towards you becoming your peak physical self.

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗥𝗶𝗧 starts on Monday, so only 2 days left to get on it... it's 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘, so don't miss out!

In my next (and final) post in this mini self sabotage series, I'll give you strategies to conquer these restricting behaviours head on.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀?

Have you ever set a health goal only to find yourself strangely resisting the very habits you know would help you reach your peak physical self?

This is what self sabotage looks like!!

Unfortunately this is a very common block that stops people reaching their best self!

Whether it's skipping a scheduled workout, eating s**t, or it could even be over exercising... these are the kind of actions that betray our conscious intentions.

Self sabotage often highlights that there is a conflict between what our rational mind wants, and what our deeper emotional self fears 🤯

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝘇𝘆, 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲?

We do a lot of self reflection in my behavioural dysregulation coaching, so try reflect on this...

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵?

Understanding this internal conflict is crucial to overcoming your self sabotaging behaviours!

Stay tuned for my next post as we’ll explore why we become our own biggest obstacle in the journey towards better health 🤦

There's 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 3 days left to take one of the remaining 7 places to join 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗥𝗶𝗧!!

Don't miss out 💪

*** 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗨𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗥𝗶𝗧: 𝟱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 ***

As we step into the New Year, all the usual 5 day fitness challenges floor your new feed, so let’s do something different...

If you’re looking for a new approach to your typical New Year’s resolutions, Operation GRiT offers a unique challenge that goes beyond just physical fitness.

This year, it’s about transforming not just our bodies but our minds 🤯

The 5 Day Total Transformation Challenge combines the physical challenge of daily rucking with the crucial work to overcoming our self sabotage.

"𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀?"

I hear you and too often, our best intentions for the new year are undermined by old patterns of thinking and self doubt.

But being able to address our self sabotage head on, you can build not just a stronger body but a resilient mindset that lasts 💪

"𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗴𝘆𝗺 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?"

👊 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗸: Is more than just weight on your back, it's a metaphor for the mental burdens you carry - How you handle it on the march says a lot about how you handle life.

👊 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗱: Is where you'll confront your thoughts head on, breaking down the barriers that keep you from your true potential.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 -

𝟭. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲: Each morning’s ruck will challenge your body and spirit. You'll have something to reflect on as you push through the physical discomfort which will bring massive insight into your self sabotage.

𝟮. 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿: After each session, you’ll jot down what came up for you during those tough moments. This isn’t diary time - it’s strategy time, planning how to win against your own unwanted programmes.

𝟯. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱: I’ll provide daily briefings that teach you how to harness your newfound insights into actionable change, turning weaknesses into battle-hardened strengths.

"𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱?"

If you’re tired of half-hearted attempts and ready for a full on assault against the habits and fears that hold you back, Operation GRiT is where you prove what you’re made of.

This challenge is for those who are serious about changing not just their bodies, but their lives.

Are you ready to 𝗗𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘 this year from the ground up?

Drop a comment below or message to join Operation GRiT and show yourself what you’re truly capable of 👊💪