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14/06/2026

I actually wasn’t going to post these…

After 12 weeks of dieting, training, tracking calories and working towards this photoshoot, I was buzzing to get it done.

Nervous as hell, but buzzing 😆

Then the photos came in…

And honestly?

I instantly started picking myself apart.

I didn’t think they were good enough.

I didn’t think I looked lean enough.

I didn’t think they were worthy enough for a ‘coach’ to post.

I worried about being judged.

I compared myself to people on Instagram.

And for a moment, I nearly let that stop me sharing them at all.

But then I stopped and thought…

What message does that send?

To hide the result because it isn’t perfect?

To ignore the progress because someone else looks better?

To dismiss the hard work because it didn’t meet some made up standard in my head?

Over the last 12 weeks I dropped almost 12kg.

I improved my mindset massively.

I rebuilt confidence in myself.

I proved that I could commit to something and see it through.

And to top it all off, I got my tap aff, covered myself in fake tan and stood posing in front of a camera in a room full of people.

Which, when you think about it, is absolutely mental 😂

So no, these photos aren’t perfect.

But they represent hard work.

Consistency.

Growth.

And a willingness to step outside my comfort zone.

And for that, I’m proud.

So here are some photos of me covered in olive oil 💁🏽‍♂️

Ps. A massive shout out and thank you to my coach 🫡

Having someone in your corner to provide guidance, accountability and an outside perspective makes a huge difference, and I’m incredibly grateful for his support over the last few months.

Andrew x

DOWN TO EARTH FITNESS
A LIFETIME PURSUIT OF BETTER

09/06/2026

A reminder that progress isn’t always linear.

There have been periods of weight gain.

Periods of weight loss.

Strength goals.

Running goals.

Business goals.

Wins, setbacks and plenty of lessons along the way.

But through it all, one thing has stayed the same:

Keep moving forward.

Keep learning.

Keep improving.

A LIFETIME PURSUIT OF BETTER

07/06/2026

MTN Summer Ball 🪩

01/06/2026

Looking back on the last 12 weeks, one thing I’m really grateful for is the role our members have played in keeping me accountable too.

Like many people, there were days I couldn’t be bothered.

Days I was hungry.
Days I questioned whether the extra effort was worth it.

Days where it would’ve been easier to skip the walk, have the takeaway, or tell myself I’d start again tomorrow.

But every single day I walked into the studio and was surrounded by people trying to improve themselves, despite having all the same challenges and excuses life throws at the rest of us.

Like showing up when they didn’t feel like it.

Training when life was busy.
Making better choices.
Doing the boring things consistently.

And it’s very difficult to ask other people to stay accountable when you’re not willing to do the same yourself.

The truth is, accountability works both ways.

As coaches, we help keep our members accountable.

But our members raise our standards too.

They remind us what consistency looks like.

They remind us what showing up looks like.

They remind us that progress rarely comes from one perfect week, but from lots of average weeks stacked together.

Which brings me to something I think is massively underrated…

Environment.

The people you surround yourself with have a huge influence on the standards you set for yourself.

Your mindset.
Your habits.
Your consistency.
Your belief in what’s possible.

And honestly, that’s one of the things I’m most proud of at DTE.

Not the equipment.
Not the programmes.

The environment.

A group of everyday people all trying to become a little bit better each week.

Because when you’re surrounded by people moving in the right direction, it’s a lot easier to keep moving in that direction yourself.

Andrew x

DOWN TO EARTH FITNESS
A LIFETIME PURSUIT OF BETTER

30/05/2026

A lot of people think the hardest part is starting.

And I agree, it can be incredibly daunting.

Especially when gyms are overcrowded, you’re not entirely sure what to do, and you don’t want to ask for help or try something new in case you’re judged.

These are all very common feelings I discuss on consultation calls.

But the hardest part isn’t just getting started.

It’s doing it for long enough to actually see results.

I’ve spoken to plenty of people who have joined gyms before.

They’ve bought memberships. Started diets. Downloaded plans.

But nothing seemed to stick.

And often it comes back to finding something they can actually do consistently.

Something they can show up to when work gets busy.

When progress feels slow.
When family life takes over.
When motivation disappears.

That’s why we focus so much on accountability, support and community at DTE.

Because motivation comes and goes.

What most people need isn’t another fresh start.

They need a place that helps them stay consistent.

A place where they feel supported.
A place where they actually enjoy showing up.

That’s where real progress happens.

DOWN TO EARTH FITNESS
A LIFETIME PURSUIT OF BETTER

24/05/2026

12 Week Peak Photoshoot: BTS Edition 🎬

Swipe to the end for a sneak peak 😉

18/05/2026

These photos are around 6 months apart.

And honestly, the biggest lesson from this phase hasn’t really been physical.

It’s been clarity.

Back in November, I was actually very strong and reasonably fit.

I was strength training, running, doing competitions, training hard and genuinely enjoying it.

But whilst I was trying to chase every fitness goal at once, there was still a part of me that kept coming back to the same thought:

“I’m still not actually happy with how I look.”

At the same time, I was also building DTE, training 6 days a week, and basically spreading myself too thin trying to do everything at once.

So instead of continuing to chase every goal, I stripped it right back:

“What’s the actual priority right now?”

From there, everything became much simpler.

I reduced training volume, focused on quality strength training, improved nutrition consistency, increased daily movement, and together with a coach, built a plan around the actual goal instead of trying to do everything at once.

Ironically, progress became much better.

I think a lot of people feel like they constantly need to do more.

Train more. Run more. Do more classes. Burn more calories.

I know personally, when I watch people doing events and competitions it gives me serious FOMO and makes me want to sign up for everything too 😂

But for most everyday people, constantly trying to chase multiple goals at once usually just leads to inconsistency, frustration, fatigue and feeling overwhelmed.

It’s actually very similar to the conversations we now have with members at DTE too.

A lot of people come in overtraining, smashing multiple fitness classes per week, trying to do everything at once, whilst still feeling stuck and frustrated with their progress.

Often missing one of the most important parts altogether:

Real strength training 💪

Sometimes the biggest progress comes from simplifying things, getting clear on the priority, and building a realistic plan around it.

Andrew x

DOWN TO EARTH FITNESS
A LIFETIME PURSUIT OF BETTER

11/05/2026

One thing I’ve thought a lot about recently as DTE continues to grow…

Growth means nothing if the member experience drops.

Anyone can try and pack more people into sessions, chase numbers, or grow too quickly.

But if the environment changes…
if people stop feeling supported…
or if the quality of coaching slips…

then we lose the very thing that made DTE special in the first place.

From day one, the goal was never to build a gym for everyone.

It was to build a place where everyday people could feel safe, supported, and confident enough to start improving their health and fitness without fear of judgement.

A place where people actually enjoy showing up.

That’s why I care so much about the environment, the coaching standards, the community, and continuing to improve the overall experience as we grow.

Because long-term, that matters far more than simply trying to grow as fast as possible.

The goal is to keep building something genuinely aligned with our values and something people are proud to be part of.

Andrew x

DOWN TO EARTH FITNESS

A LIFETIME PURSUIT OF BETTER

10/05/2026

Cheers to Mr & Mrs Miller 🥂

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