Today we’d like to introduce you to Lee Gough
Hi Lee, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I’ve been a coach for over 21 years and helped 1000’s of people lose weight, get fit and live their best lives. Yet like all of us life has its ways of throwing us challenges, testing us to live our best selves.
My big one happened 3 years ago.
I was broken, lonely, and uncertain about the future.
Recently divorced, I was terrified at the thought of spending the next 40 years alone. Where would I live, how would I take care of my kids, what would I even do with my life? I was barely hanging on and a shell of my former self
To make matters worse, I was out of shape, not working out, indulging in unhealthy food and drinks. I did NOT like what I saw in the mirror. I wasn’t smiling or laughing and definitely not enjoying life as it should be.
Then this happened, I was called out by a trainer on Facebook.
“Dude you’re Fat, what the hell happened” ?
I overheard a guy talking about me behind my back.
“Look at the trainer with the Dad Bod”
These are just a couple of comments I was getting and they were soul crushing to me, here I was as Fitness coach helping 100’s of people realize their fitness goals and I couldn’t even take care of myself. It was a frustrating and disheartening experience, feeling unable to help myself while assisting everyone else.
I realized that I needed to draw a line in the sand and make a commitment to myself. I had to prioritize working on me, fixing myself before anything else.
It was time for a change.
Fast forward 3 years, I turned 50 in February and I can’t help but smile at the reflection staring back at me in the mirror and I have my shirt off A LOT.
My fitness journey has been nothing short of remarkable. I shed the excess weight, gained back my strength, and built a level of energy that lasts for days.
But it’s not just about the physical changes. I think the biggest shift has been in my mindset, I’m HAPPY again, laughing and smiling all the time.
I’ve also rediscovered my zest for life. I’m embracing my Rad Dad lifestyle to the fullest, loving every moment spent with my kids, family and friends.
I’m back to pursuing my favorite passions too, Surfing, Windsurfing, MTBing I can’t sit still. The fear of the future has been replaced by excitement and hope.
I’ve learned that putting myself first allows me to be a better coach, parent, friend and individual overall.
It’s not selfish; it’s essential. If you’re in a similar situation, remember that you deserve to prioritize your well-being. Take that step back, assess your own needs, and commit to self-care.
You are worthy of love, care, and attention.
I’m sharing this post not to boast, but to inspire others who may be in a similar situation.
You have the power to rewrite your story. Take that first step, make the commitment to yourself, and believe in your ability to create a better future. The journey won’t be easy, but it will be worth it.
Trust me, you’re capable of so much more than you think.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Of Course not!!! The biggest challenge we face is the battle going on between our ears. The perfect day is very rare, the stars don’t align very often. We all know we’ll never “Start tomorrow, next week or after the kids go back to school.
Waiting to be motivated to start will never happen either.
For me personally it was figuring out this new lifestyle while being in the weeds as a divorced dad. It is hard to bridge the gap from our current situation to what our dream goals are.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Thrive Performance ?
I help Busy and Stressed executives lose weight, get in shape so they can do all the amazing things in life they want to do. Without it feeling like a full time job.
It all starts with us, our health, fitness, nutrition and lifestyle.
My business is all online so it’s perfect for busy lives as it can be customized to the persons schedule. Most people think think they have to go to the gym 5 x week or eat a crazy diet which is just not true.
We help our clients apply simple daily habits no matter where they are starting, that then build over time so this new lifestyle becomes almost second nature. We call it “Stacking Wins”. And we play the long game.
I think I’m most proud of all the lives I have been able to impact, our clients become some of our best friends and the relationship lasts years, we have a great community that supports and challenges each other to be our best.
Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
There are so many to count:). But what stands out the most was always celebrating Christmas with my family in England. it’s one of the things I miss most living in the states.
I loved the food, the traditions, visiting family oh and maybe the presents too.
Pricing:
- Our most popular program is our 12 week “Total Transformation” coaching. Our clients lose 15-30lbs (or more) and completely transform their bodies, energy and lifestyle. The investment is $997
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @leegoughfit
- Facebook: leegough1
