Derek Friel | The Fat Pt | Introduction

I am Derek, 34 and a personal trainer based in glasgow, if you haven’t seen my journey on Facebook or instagram, let me tell you a little bit about it, before you go any further!

I have struggled with my weight my whole life, I was burnt in a house fire when I was 2 years old, and from 2 to I was 19 I spent a lot of my childhood in the hospital getting operations, I was not able to have a normal child hood, and my energy levels weren’t quite like other children’s, this is the main cause of my obesity at an early age. I was in cast and plaster half the year and then when I would grow again it would be time for another operation, so quickly after I would get about, it would be time to do it! A never ending cycle! So I would get snacks when maybe others wouldn’t as I had suffered a lot!

So fast forward to I was 19, I was grotesquely overweight, and it had basically always been like that! I struggled a lot, in school, and out with girls and friends, I was never genuinely happy, very shy, and didn’t back myself whatsoever!
In fact I hated what I had let myself become, this will bring me onto relationships, with family and friends, and also partners! I was never genuinely happy, so none of them would ever work! This isn’t a book, but it’s important you understand a bit about me, and how I feel I can help you!

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[teambarclay]

Congratulations mate. Content looks fantastic. Encourage everyone to work with Derek to reach their goals.

[seanferguson]

Great stuff! I've been a client of Derek for nearly one year now and he has helped to completely transform my body, mindset and mental health. It has helped so much on my journey knowing Derek has been there and done it too, he can relate to your struggles and help you keep pushing to reach your goals 💪