GymHippie

I’m genuinely excited at the opportunity to help you do the same! I help busy professionals take control of their strength, shape, health & happiness

Hi !I’m Luke 😁👋 Since 2016, my passion & mission has been to help busy men & women find balance & vitality amidst the challenges of their (often hectic) professional & personal lives.

13/09/2025

Imagine us sat in a cosy Reading coffee shop ☕ You’ve just told me:

“I’ve tried everything… gyms, diets, random challenges. Nothing sticks. What’s the secret?”

And I lean in and say:

“The day you stop treating fitness like a 12-week fling… and start treating it like a way of life… is the day everything gets easier.”

Because when you’re not stressing about “quick results” or the latest fad, something magical happens:

✨ You start enjoying the journey

✨ Workouts feel less like a chore and more like you-time

✨ Progress stacks up without you obsessing over every blip

No more “all or nothing.” Just small changes, small wins stacked consistently

That’s where the magic happens 👊

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30 days of straight-talking fat-loss wisdom from me, Luke 😁👋 No fads, no fluff – just what works

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26/08/2025

Ever feel like you just can’t make the “right” food choices in the moment?

Chances are, it’s not about discipline or willpower — it’s about your personality type 🧠✨

Let’s break it down 👇

🔵 J (Judging) types love structure and planning.
✅ They’ve usually got meals prepped
✅ Healthy food in the fridge
✅ A game plan in place

So they rarely have to rely on willpower — because they’ve already made the decisions in advance 💡

🔴 P (Perceiving) types, on the other hand, tend to be more spontaneous.
They’re more likely to make food choices in the moment — and that means being vulnerable to:

😩 Emotions
😋 Hunger
👥 Social pressure
🍔 Takeaway temptation
🛒 Supermarket junk
📉 Decision fatigue

And guess what? Relying on willpower 24/7 is exhausting — and totally unsustainable 😮‍💨

👉 Being a J type doesn’t mean you’re more disciplined — it means you’re more prepared.

📌 So if you’re a P, don’t try to “win” in the moment. Instead, focus on building systems:

🛍️ Do the weekly food shop
📋 Plan meals in advance
🍱 Prep food for busy days
🚫 Limit exposure to tempting environments

It’s not about trying harder. It’s about planning smarter.
You don’t need more willpower — you need a better setup 🔧📦

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30 days of straight-talking fat-loss wisdom from me, Luke 😁👋 No fads, no fluff – just what works

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04/08/2025

Does the Gym Make You Anxious as Sh*t? 😰💪

Ever felt nervous just thinking about going to the gym? 😅

Same. And I work in one! 🏋🏻‍♂️

Truth is, gym anxiety is super common – you’re not alone! 💯

Let’s be real – the gym can feel like a minefield:

🚨 Worried you’ll mess up
🚨 Feel like people are staring 👀
🚨 Claustrophobic vibes 😵‍💫
🚨 Intimidated by the “super fit” crowd 😳
🚨 Feeling like you don’t belong
🚨 Anxiety about sweating 😓
🚨 Germs, noises, grunts, tank tops 😬
🚨 Or just… all of it!?

If any of this hits home – welcome to the club 🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏼‍♀️

Here’s the good news: it gets easier. Promise. 💛

In the meantime, a few anxiety-soothers:

➡️ Most people are too caught up in their own stuff to notice you. Seriously.
➡️ Try quieter times – mid-mornings or weekends are usually chill 😌
➡️ Have a plan. Headphones in. Focus. In, out. Done ✅

And if the gym still feels like Mars 🪐 – I got you.

I’ve got a few coaching spots open this month, and I’ll make sure you feel safe, seen, and supported while you build that gym confidence 👊🔥

DM me if you’re ready 💥

Live in Reading and want to burn fat & get strong?

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30 days of straight-talking fat-loss wisdom from me, Luke 😁👋 No fads, no fluff – just what works

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31/07/2025

Motivation Gets You Started… Habits Keep You Going 💥

🏝️ Let’s say you’ve got a holiday in a month and decide you want to drop 5kg

You’re super motivated 💪 because, hello - holiday photos! 📸👙

So you start working out 6x a week, eating 1200 calories 🍽️, skipping dessert 🍰, and boom - you lose the weight.

Of course you do

Amazing, right? 👏

Well... kinda 🤔

Because if you come back from vacation and slip right back into your old habits- and the weight creeps back on - it means one thing:

👉 You were only interested in losing weight while you were motivated to do so

And motivation? It’s flaky. It comes and goes like your Wi-Fi on a plane ✈️📵

The real flex isn’t just losing the weight

It’s keeping it off 🧠

That takes more than short bursts of motivation

It takes habits

Simple, sustainable, sometimes boring AF habits.

Things like:

🥦 Making healthier food choices—most of the time
🏃‍♀️ Moving your body regularly—even when you don’t feel like it
🛌 Getting enough sleep
🚫 Not letting one “off day” turn into a lost week

You don’t need to overhaul your whole life overnight.

Start small. Stick with it. And over time, you won’t need motivation.

You’ll just be that person who lives healthy without making it a big deal.

On autopilot, because that’s just who you are

So yeah, motivation is cool. But habits?

They’re the secret sauce to lasting success 🔥

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30 days of straight-talking fat-loss wisdom from me, Luke 😁👋 No fads, no fluff – just what works

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26/07/2025

The Fat-Loss Bike: Stabilisers or Self Mastery 🚴‍♂️

Quick fixes in fat loss are like stabilisers on a bike.

Yeah, you’re moving — but you’re not really learning how to ride.

You’re depending on something outside yourself:

➡️ Weight-loss jabs
➡️ Slimming shakes
➡️ Strict meal plans

The moment those stabilisers are gone, what then?

If you’re like most people, you’ll wobble and fall.

If you want real, lasting results, you need to learn HOW to ride without stabilisers.

Slower. Messier. But real.

You build skill.
You build balance.
You build confidence.

And once you’ve got it — you never forget.

It becomes second nature. 🙌

It’s like riding a bike 😉

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Live in Reading and not sure where to start?

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30 days of straight-talking fat-loss wisdom from me, Luke 😁👋 No fads, no fluff – just what works

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