27/08/2024
How I Regained My Energy and Confidence, and How You Can Too
After becoming a parent, I found myself exhausted, overwhelmed, and just going through the motions. Juggling a business, a child, and endless responsibilities left me constantly tired and struggling to enjoy life. I even found myself wearing my wife’s dressing gown 😘.
Parenthood threw me off my routines around training, food, sleep, and hobbies way more than I expected! I went into survival mode just to get through each day and felt more wrecked as time went on. My energy and enthusiasm faded, leaving me less confident and still looking no better in pink.
Being an uncle for 9 years has been the best, but I’d burn out so quickly with my nephews. Eventually, I realised I had two options: 1) Continue living in this survival mode, feeling lethargic and not myself, or 2) Prioritise myself to regain my energy, strength, and confidence. To be the dad and uncle I wanted to be—one who shows up with patience, love, and playfulness—I needed to integrate my routines around exercise, food, and sleep into my life.
I tried quick fixes like more coffee, unstructured workouts, and high-protein snacks (that were mostly carbs and fats). These were really just procrastination tactics, and despite my efforts, I still felt completely wrecked and frustrated about it.
When I realised I needed real change, I treated myself like one of my clients. I set goals for 6, 12, 26, and 52 weeks and focused on routines that made me feel better, starting with structured exercise and preparing healthy meals. I fine-tuned my nutrition, sleep, stress management, and mindset without sacrificing being a great father and hubby.
I started to feel my mojo coming back, feeling more centered and energised, with the stamina to keep up with the kiddos and create weekend memories. Best of all, I showed up for April with the calmness, fun, and support she truly deserves.
That’s why I started helping parents in their 30s and 40s regain their ideal body weight, energy, and confidence. Comment ‘𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄’ below if you’d like for me to personally message you today and see if I can help you too.
— Bryn ✌️
