“I Just Wanted to Feel Attractive to My Wife Again” — One Man’s Honest Journey to Fat Loss & Confidence
- C.O.A.CH
- Apr 14
- 2 min read
This is an anonymous story — and deliberately so.
Why? Because like many men I work with, this client felt embarrassed to be in the position he was in when he reached out. Not just physically uncomfortable, but emotionally weighed down by guilt, frustration, and the quiet pressure of being “the man of the house” — without feeling much like one.
But it’s a story that needs to be told.
The Starting Point
When he got in touch, he didn’t ask about calories or macros. He didn’t want a meal plan or a six-pack guarantee.
He said this: “I want to feel attractive to my wife again. I want to set an example for my kids. And I want to feel like me again.”
That was the mission. Not aesthetics for Instagram. Not fad diets. Just real-life change... to get back to his best.
At the time, he was stuck in the same pattern so many guys fall into:
Inconsistent eating habits
Emotional eating
Poor portion control
No structure
Low energy
Zero direction with training or food
He didn’t need more information.
He needed a system that actually worked with his life.
And someone to hold him to it.
Fast Forward 13 Weeks…
He’s lost 11kg.
But more importantly?
He feels like he’s shrinking — not just in body fat, but in all the mental baggage that came with it.
His energy is up. His confidence has returned. He’s eating more consistently than ever. And he’s buzzing about it.
In his own words:
“This is the first approach that actually fits with normal life. It’s sustainable. The support has been outstanding. It’s genuinely changing my life.”
And no, it wasn’t complicated. No cardio. No cutting out food groups. No chicken and broccoli.
Just structure. Simplicity. Support.
And a little bit of a kick when needed.
The Game-Changer?
“Paul in my pocket.”
That’s what his family jokingly calls me — but it speaks volumes. He had someone in his corner, checking in, keeping him focused, guiding him when things got tough. That accountability made the difference.
He even got to his lowest weight in years — under 17 stone — and said his biggest win wasn’t the number on the scales…
“It’s the feeling of total control with food, no cravings, and just getting a buzz from it all.”
A Final Word From Him
“Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
And from me?
You’re welcome, mate — but you did the work.
I just handed you the map.
🧠 If you’re reading this thinking, “That’s exactly how I feel”, you’re not alone.
You don’t need to suffer in silence.
You don’t need to keep guessing.
And you definitely don’t need to wait until it gets worse.
📲 Message me when you're ready to take the first step.
Because real change starts when you decide to stop staying the same.
🫡
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