Wanting to lose half a stone before Christmas I enlisted the help of Emma and Matt.
At 5’6” weighing 10’3 at the start I wasn’t very overweight to start with. I lost 13lbs in little over 30 days and never felt hungry. I learned to stop counting calories and it was the easiest “diet” I have ever been on. Emma and Matt’s enthusiasm and encouragement made this so easy and they were always there for me with their support. This for me (and my family) has become a lifelong plan.
Judy Conway – Ruislip
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Eighteen months ago, it would be fair to say that I was out of control; all attempts at sustained weight loss had failed and my confidence was at a very low point. I was not able to exercise and suffered with frequent and severe headaches for which I took painkillers.
I am delighted to say that since working with you, there have been some huge improvements.
You have taught me how to manage my food to produce a steady weight loss without starvation! I now understand the nutritional content of what I am eating and the likely effect on my weight. With your very patient teaching, I have learned that I can exercise, but probably the best and most important step forward is that I now have the confidence to try. It is amazing to me that I am able to run for a mile and more, that I regularly attend Turbo Fit Training sessions and that I will go out by myself to walk or jog or run – and enjoy it!
This has not been easy and would not have happened without your sustained and genuine interest, extensive knowledge and some gentle but firm encouragement!
You have helped me make changes which, at age 51, have resulted at in a slimmer, fitter and more confident person, with loads more energy and no headaches.
I am grateful. Please don’t go anywhere.”
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Training with Matt for over 3 years has produced lifechanging results. Have lost 3 stone, 3 dress sizes and learned how to manage my diet.For the first time, at age 54, I have the cofiidence to exercise, join in a circuits sessions and even run 10K. stilll cant’t believe it. Matt is a real motivator.
Janet Coughlan – Pinner
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My training with Optimise U was worth every penny. It makes sense and is easy to fit into your lifestyle. My greatest achievement is that I’ve bought a size 14 dress for a wedding I’m going to. So I’m delighted!
Another thing is that I have become far more aware of my body and what makes me feel good. I’ve realised that the best breakfast for me is. A few weeks ago I wouldn’t have known that at all.
Jaquie Phelan – Ruislip
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The most difficult thing when one goes on any sort of plan like this is maintaining it afterwards, particularly if one is travelling or eating out a lot.
I worked with Matt for 9 weeks, lost 11 pounds and then went off to Canada for 3 ½ week where we visited lots of friends and relatives all who were wining and dining us. When I came back, to my amazement, I found I had only gained 2 pounds, and within 5 days, I was back to the weight I was before I left.
So how did I manage this? I think it was because when I got up in the morning, before going to breakfast, I did 15 minutes of one of the sets of exercises. Most often I did not have access to weights, nor even a large full water bottle, but 2 of the sets of exercises do not use weights. These two sets plus one I made up from other exercises gave me enough variety. Matt is also quite right—15 minutes are do-able. Any longer, and I probably would not have managed these.
Eleanor Anderson – Northwood
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Since we asked OptimiseU to lead our fitness initiative,we have seen a marked improvement in personal fitness, wellbeing and output. The service offered is unobtrusive and constructive and, in our experience very good value for money
Hardcastle Burton – Accountants – Northwood Hills
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Having been training with Matt for over 12 months I can really see a change, in not only my shape and weight but also by general outlook on life and ability to work hard.
Having always worked hard for 25 yrs I have never been scared of hard work, but the fitter I am and healthier I feel, the more work load I can cope with and the more I achieve.
Matt’s first advise was to change the diet I was on, having been dieting for 9 yrs I was on a low fat and very repetitive diet. Matt suggest cutting out wheat and some of the low fat pre prepared meals and instantly I had more energy.
Training with Optimise U is the best way of combining a rapid high intensity training with weight loss and still have time for work and family life.
Chris Baker – Pinner
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Matt has helped me re-evaluate nutrition and how, what I eat, affects how I feel and how this impacts on my performance during the day. He has increased my knowledge about my body and how important posture is to my physical strength. Matt has sometimes gently and sometimes not so gently pushed me to extend myself well beyond what I had thought I was capable of.
His cheerful yet firm instructions, his programs that are never the same and his in-depth knowledge of fitness training have made me feel stronger and more confident.
In other areas of sport it has been mentioned by my friends that my fitness, agility and stamina has increased.
Matt has made a significant impact on my physical well-being. Matt has made such an impact on my fitness level and lifestyle that I would greatly our training sessions.
Sue Coleman – Ruislip
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I lost nearly 20lbs in 12 weeks and it would have been more if I hadn’t been thrown a curve ball!
I can’t believe I realised all of my aims in some shape or another in a short period of time.
I didn’t find the diet particularly difficult! The fact that I couldn’t feel my face in the first week was a little alarming but you do feel so ‘clean’ after the first month it was definately worth it.
The nutrition was very interesting and our family diet has definitely changed in many little ways.
Sarah Troup – Harrow
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I have lost weight, become physically stronger, revolutionised my thinking on nutrition so I am now eating things I never dreamt I could eat and still staying healthy and losing weight, real understanding about way my body works in relation to nutrition and exercise.
I have found working with Optimise U challenging at times, hard work but rewarding. There have been varied diet suggestions, from a kick start detox, and plateau busters very helpful. After the first stage of the Optimisation diet I found no need for PMT supplements as I had no symptoms! It made me very aware of the effect on my body of eating in different ways.
I have found the training to be tiring and achy at times but a real sense of achievement. I felt my muscles becoming stronger. I can now do full press ups that I never dreamt I would be able to do. It has also assisted my yoga practice so that I can balance my flexibility with strength and protect my joints. I can now do poses I could not do before due to my increased muscle strength.
Matt is excellent at keeping you motivated, when I had a blip he motivated me to get straight back on track and taught me how to face this situation in the future.
Sandria Walther – Northwood
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I decided to begin working out when I hit my late forty somethings because I had put on a few pounds more than I was happy with, and I was getting out of shape. But more importantly than this, I decided that I wanted to get the most out of the rest of my life and I realised that in order to do this, I needed to make an effort to get fit and stay healthy.
Joining a gym was the first step and I was committed to begin with, but I soon found that I was reaching a certain level and not going beyond this.
I asked Mat if he could help me and signed up with him for two sessions per week for an initial three months. The first few weeks were fairly tough but I soon found that I was managing to achieve much more than I had expected in such a short time.
Matt is a very good motivator and his sessions are never boring because he teaches a huge range of exercises and comes up with routines that are fun and designed to work every muscle.
I have now been with Matt for the past two years and he has helped me to achieve a good balance between my (sometimes excessive) social life and my commitment to keeping fit. I feel mentally sharper and have a lot more energy.
If you are serious about looking after yourself properly then I would recommend Matt Murphy without any hesitation.
Pete Jordan – Harefield
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I have been reasonably fit all my life, running regularly etc.
However, having passed my 45th birthday I find that the running is not getting rid of the fat around the abdominal region and that’s one of thereasons I invested the servives of Optimise U. I have been doing this for over a month now and I am seeing results. It’s hard work, but when you begin to see dramatic changes in your shape it encourages you to continue. Sessions have also made me fitter for my running too. I would recoomend this to anyone who wants to cahnge theirn shape quickly and get fit at the same time.
Nirmala Bigden – Northwood
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Matt has been working with us in our office for nearly two years and has helped us to make a massive improvement in our health, fitness and weight in accordance with our personal goals.
In the beginning I had hoped to lose four stone and (less optimistically) to run a mile. I now run three miles on a regular basis and also take part in triathlons; I am training for the Harefield Triathlon next year. Matt is not only an expert in fitness training, himself a swimmer and triathlete, but his knowledge of nutrition is extensive and up to date. It really matters to him that we achieve our goals yet he has the patience of a Saint in helping to deal with day to day obstacles and listening to our occasional excuses. Matt’s dedication is always accompanied by a great sense of humour and a desire to unite us as a team.
Margaret Anthony – Northwood
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For many years I have been slim but not toned and I didn’t want to endure another summer by the pool or beach feeling uncomfortable in my own skin. With a ski holiday booked combined with a week of sunbathing I decided that as a busy mum I must find time for myself to achieve some goals that I am so keen to fulfil.
My goals are to raise my self esteem, energy levels so that I can cope better with the demands of parenting and tone.
Matt was an ideal partner to help me. He taught me exercises that I have never done before, these have strengthened all my body and given me better posture and relieved the neck and shoulder tension that used to be part of everyday life. Matt is someone who is genuinely keen to help me achieve my aims. He is a very positive person and is a pleasure to spend time with. He has a great knowledge and understanding of the body and diet and has a great appetite to find out about new methods of training. I really feel that with the ‘partnership’ we have I will achieve and maintain my goals.
Kate Baker – Pinner
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