Dave Watkeys

Physique update, it’s been a while😅

It’s been three months since going from a TRT dose of 140mg to 100mg per week (prescribed via doctor)✅

For context, 140mg TRT had my levels elevated higher than the natural range. 100mg brings me down into the normal range.

As expected, I have gotten a little smaller but that hasn’t bothered me at all.

I can genuinely say I prefer the way I now look, feel and function.

I made a decision to prioritise my long term health and with that decision, certain things needed to change.

It might surprise some but I only train with weights x3 per week now, using a full-body split.

On my other three days of ‘training’ per week, I work more specifically on my hip area, my core and my cardiovascular health✅

Again, I’m thoroughly enjoying that.

Nutrition: it’s all about my system. I don’t follow a diet. I have fundamentals, principles, flexibility and an eating system that operates all year round.

There is a lot of detail, knowledge and experience behind that system.

I can proudly say that I am in the best physical, mental, and emotional position of my life.

I’m currently 32 years old, hopefully a dad in the near future and very excited for the next few decades of taking care of myself, those around me and leading by example.

Content✅

Unstoppable 😮‍💨🚀

Bloody heck Gerdoux Le Roux has been a remarkable client and a true honour to work with.

As I told him this week, a coach will get a small handful of clients like himself in a 20-year career.

Someone who is extraordinarily driven in all areas of life, does not lose focus, is not distracted by the new and shiny, gives you enough time, has a deep mutual respect for one another, and commits to the process of truly changing who you are and building a formidable physique.

I still remember my first consultation with Gerdoux and he was completely scattered. I could see the frustration and disappointment. He had been let down by his previous coach and he was very skeptical of me🤣

It then took another year before Gerdoux hired me and now here we are🚀

A new man physically and mentally.

Losing this much body fat and gaining this much muscle over the years does not happen by accident or by winging it.

Clear intentional phases, clear strategies for long-term planning, trust, patience and constantly moving forward month by month.

Many don’t know that Gerdoux immigrated by himself, works an unbelievable amount of hours AND has studied extensively in our time together, attaining new qualifications.

He has always found a way to get it done, he has always delivered and he should get all the credit for the man he has become.

With Gerdoux and I both being a similar age and both making a huge shift in our lives trajectory over the last few years, I’m immensely proud of him and this has been a special journey for both of us!🙌

I am taking on only TWO more new clients in September with my exams to complete.

If you’re ready, complete an application form and I’ll be in contact ASAP🫡

Addiction

6 years ago I almost lost everything to addiction.

For years I lived in shame and embarrassment about who I was and at one point, I felt I was never going to make it out.

Somehow, someway I managed to pull myself out.

The last few years have been far more manageable but addiction never leaves you.

When Odette and I started discussing wanting to start a family of our own, I knew I had to seek professional guidance and not enter that new chapter of my life without answers and clarity.

For the past 8 months I’ve been routinely undergoing counseling for addiction and it’s genuinely been one of the most empowering and liberating experiences I’ve ever had.

I finally have answers to why I am a certain way.

Everything about me and my life makes complete sense now.

People close to me have commented on how calm I have been this year and I have found a new level of peace, purpose and gratitude.

Huge thank you to Tim from addiction recovery Pretoria for helping me through this entire process.

And the biggest thank you to my wife Odette, who has stood by me, supported me and been the love that I have always needed.

Here’s to the rest of my life being sober, taking care of myself and being grateful for this journey of life.