Mark Brownlie Fitness - MBF

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I wasn’t sure whether I was going to post this one or not because it felt like a bit of an unusual one to just attach my thigh 🤣, but I think the message is important. 👇🏻

I have an iceberg tattoo’d on me, because sometimes I struggle with dysmorphia in my mind. 🧠

I am bad for comparing myself to a prior self, not necessarily others anymore but the principle still stands. This tattoo is a reminder to myself that there is more to me than whats on the surface. My strength and identity goes further than the way I look 👀

Lemme repeat that but this time, I want you to say it out loud.👇🏻

“There’s is more to me than what’s on the surface” 🙌

There is a lot of pressure on the population in general to look a certain way in order to be successful. Therefore we put a lot of on ourselves to fit some sort of societal norm - that is just plain bullsh*t 🤦‍♂️

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As a gay man, being comfortable with your identity at times can be hard enough to achieve. Adding aesthetic to the mix makes things even more challenging 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

The sooner you start focussing on how good you feel about yourself for YOU and less about a societal norm, the better you’re gonna feel and more likely you are to stick with it 💪🏻

Let’s get you to a place of comfort for your body and your mind 💕🌈

Is this something you do too?

Lemme know your thoughts in the comments 👇🏻

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Being a good coach isn’t just about the knowledge that you bring, it’s about the values that underpin what you do and the reasons why you do it…

Here’s what I think are most important (from my perspective) in being a coach 👇🏻

1. 𝗕𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰

I think the ‘just get on with it’ mentality can work in certain circumstances, but for me - no. One of the most important values is getting to know your clients and understanding how their mind works, providing person-centred support that works to their advantage, not a one-size-fits-all method of encouragement. Everyone experiences bumps in the road, so sometimes it’s about helping someone find the path again. 💓

2. 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵 🛡🙌

In the process of getting to know clients you get to know when to encourage a shove and when to provide support. There’s a difference between struggling and just being lazy. At times, we can all be both and it’s important to know when to provide the right one. Not everyone responds well to just being shoved 24-7. 💪🏻

3. 𝗕𝗲 𝘃𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 🦸‍♂️

There’s a bit of a mentality sometimes that in order to be a leader, you gotta be strong 24-7. But what exactly is ‘strong?’ I believe strength and relatability with a coach relies on you being vulnerable too. If you want someone to trust you, sometimes that’s about showing them that you can be trusted. Being vulnerable can be a big part of that. This is why I wear my emotions on my sleeve too and talk about the struggles I endure. Normalise it for the people that need you. 🥰

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Obviously, I think every coach is different and will have their own unique way of working and their own niche of people they work with. I just know this is mine 💓

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This is also, what I look for in a coach. Couldn’t have gotten to where I am today if it wasn’t for being patient, supportive and understanding with me. 💓✌️

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If you’re someone who’s struggling to get started and needs support, stop me a message with “MBF” and we’ll have a chat 💬 🌈

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: Dean

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Dean is an MBF Online Coaching client 🌈

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹: 🗣

“To lose weight, feel more confident in my body and build a better relationship with food.”

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲:

✨ To setup a ‘cut’ process and monitor weight changes each week
✨ Implementation of a progressive programme to allow for progressive overload and advancing lifts/strength/performance each week.
✨ Chat about struggled when they happen, always reconnecting the wires at checkin each week

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲: 🗣

“Social media is very saturated with online personal trainers. I followed Mark for a while before working with him and he stood out from the rest! I tried achieving my goals alone a number of times but struggled with accountability and someone to support me when I felt things weren’t going well.” 🫂

𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗿: 🗣

🌈 “Fitting back into older clothes!”
🌈 “Confidence”
🌈 “Improved mental health”

Dean missed out hitting PB’s on a regular basis ✌️

𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 Dean 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄:: 🗣

“I feel so much more confident in my skin. I used to hate going to social occasions because I felt so self conscious. I feel physically fitter and stronger.” 😂

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁: 🗣

“To lose more weight/get leaner” 📉

Watch this space 👀🌈