Claire Gwynne PT

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23/07/2026

For years, I believed confidence was something you earned, and what would come if you; lost the weight, ‘toned’ up, or looked a certain way. Only then, would you feel ‘good enough’.

The truth? Confidence doesn’t magically appear when you hit a goal. This photoshoot wasn’t about having the “perfect” body. It was about celebrating a body that’s carried me through every season… and finally feeling comfortable enough to stand in front of a camera without picking myself apart.

If you’re waiting until you’ve lost another 5kg before wearing the bikini, booking the holiday, taking the photos or simply feeling happy in your own skin…

Please don’t. You don’t have to wait until you feel “ready” to start living. And if you’re struggling to know where to start, know this: you don’t have to do it alone. ❤️

✨ What would you do today if you already felt confident enough?

02/07/2026

The problem isn’t the choice you make. The problem is pretending you didn’t have one.

You can count calories.
You can take your own food.
You can choose convenience.
You can choose the burger.

Just own the decision. Stop saying, “I had no choice.” There is almost always a choice. Some are harder, less convenient or less enjoyable than others… but they’re still choices.

You don’t need perfection. You need ownership.

12/06/2026

Same exercise. Same athlete. Ten weeks apart 👏🏼

The goal wasn’t to lose 𝓌𝑒𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉. The goal was to lose 𝒷𝑜𝒹𝓎 𝒻𝒶𝓉 while keeping as much muscle as possible.

So what did I actually do?
✨ I kept lifting heavy. I followed my training plan; same exercises week on week, same machines week on week, same routine.
✨ I kept progressing where I could, whether it was form, tempo, reps or weight.
✨ I prioritised protein. And I mean the whole food kind, not just the bars and shakes. Every single meal had a minimum of 30g protein.
✨ I increased my daily movement. I walked 12-15k steps day in, day out.
✨ I used mostly Zone 1 and Zone 2 cardio. Sweet spot for hitting the body fat whilst preserving muscle and my ability to recover from this cardio, didn’t affect my weight training.
✨ I stayed in a calorie deficit for long enough to let the process work. Not a few days in the week, but 6 out of 7 daysI was in a deficit. Once a week, we go out to a restaurant as a family.

But what a lot of people forget… Fat loss reveals the muscle you’ve built. It doesn’t build it for you. I did not grow these muscles in this deficit. I simply revealed them.

Ten weeks. Same movement. Different physique.

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02/06/2026

A few reasons why I’ve factored heavy thrusts into my training…
✔️ I’m currently training glutes 3 times per week.
✔️ High-rep sets create a lot of fatigue, so keeping some of my work in the 6-8 rep range means I can train hard, recover better, and maintain performance across the week.
✔️Main reason; Because saying I hip thrust 200kg makes me feel like an absolute beast. 🤣💪🏽

Every single rep is heavy. Every single rep requires intent. My goal during this cut isn’t just to lose body fat, it’s to maintain (and if possible, build) muscle.

As a woman in perimenopause, lifting heavy isn’t optional for me;it’s a priority!!! As oestrogen begins to decline (I have had my bloodwork done and mine is LOW!), women become more susceptible to losing muscle mass, strength and bone density. Heavy resistance training is one of the most effective tools we have to fight back against that.

Heavy lifting helps:
• Preserve and build muscle
• Maintain strength
• Support bone health
• Improve insulin sensitivity
• Keep metabolism higher during a dieting phase

I’ve had my bloodwork done. I’ve got the data. I know where my hormones are. So I see my training in an investment in the woman I want to be at 50, 60 and beyond.

My next phase starts in July and will be strength-focused. These heavy lifts are laying the foundations now, and honestly… I’m very excited to see what happens next 🚀 💪🏽

𝓦𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓼𝓾𝓷☀️(UK friends, you’ll laugh at this… it’s technically winter, but today hit 22°C 😆)One thing I’ve learned abou...
31/05/2026

𝓦𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓼𝓾𝓷☀️
(UK friends, you’ll laugh at this… it’s technically winter, but today hit 22°C 😆)

One thing I’ve learned about life in South Africa is that things can feel so much more relaxed in some ways, yet the amount of testing in schools seems next level compared to what we’re used to in the UK.

Tomorrow marks the start of two weeks of exams for the kids.
People often ask me about the differences between the UK and SA education systems, but regardless of where we live, the way I’m raising my humans won’t change.

There are two things I want them to carry through life:
✨ Choose happiness.
✨ Always try your best.

The school attendance has been there, not one day off. The revision has been done. The effort has been given.

So this afternoon isn’t about cramming facts or chasing perfection. It’s about beach games, laughter, sunshine, and making memories.

Because what they have to offer the world is 𝓼𝓸 𝓶𝓾𝓬𝓱 𝓫𝓲𝓰𝓰𝓮𝓻 than a set of exam results.

At the end of the day, exams are exactly what they are… a few pieces of paper with some questions on them.

And whatever happens over the next two weeks, I’ll still be one 𝓿𝓮𝓻𝔂 𝓹𝓻𝓸𝓾𝓭 𝓶𝓾𝓶🩷🩵

30/05/2026

Motivation is optional. Consistency isn’t.

This week, watching my clients chip away at their goals has made me so proud.They’re adhering to plan, showing up for th...
24/04/2026

This week, watching my clients chip away at their goals has made me so proud.

They’re adhering to plan, showing up for themselves, staying consistent and proving that progress is never about perfection; it’s about repeated effort, discipline and trust in the process.

And for me? I’m practicing exactly the same.
Balance.

For me, that looks like following my food plan 95% of the time, whilst still fully embracing family days, special occasions and real life. Because sustainability always wins.

I’ve got a photoshoot in 11 weeks, and my goal was simple; reduce body fat, retain muscle mass, lower inflammation and create a strong, healthy, lean physique without extremes.

I started this prep 5 weeks ago and honestly… my body has responded quickly. No drastic cuts, no misery, no punishment. Just structure, consistency and trusting the process.

This photoshoot is bigger than just pictures for me.

It’s proof that I can coach myself through this new phase, stay disciplined, follow through and lead by example.

And because I know so many women want that same feeling…
I’m opening up my 10 Week Summer Cut + Photoshoot Coaching Package ☀️📸

A full transformation phase designed to help you: drop body fat, build confidence, create structure, feel strong, lean and proud of your body.
Ending with your own photoshoot celebration because your hard work deserves to be seen.

This isn’t about being “perfect.”It’s about proving to yourself what you’re capable of.
📸Photoshoot 8th July
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