Yes, it's true, it's not just us women who don't like our bodies....

According to a new survey by Dr Phillippa Diedrichs of the University of the West of England Bristol, one in three men would sacrifice a year of life for a toned body as more and more are becoming obsessed with how they look.

"Beer belly", "man boobs", and "chubby" were the 3 most commonly discussed subjects between men, together with the "six pack" and "ripped" subjects at the other end of the spectrum.

More than 80 per cent of men regularly discuss body shapes, with 59 per cent admitting that doing so makes them feel worse about themself.

For the full article in the Telegraph, click here.

Over the years, I have trained both women and men who wanted to lose weight because they felt uncomfortable with the way they looked and felt. Like with women for some weight has been an issue for whole their lives, while for others, the weight has crept up over time when daily life just took over.

For both, the stumbling blocks for trying to achieve their goals is similar as well. Being work, stress, kids, family, social commitments, etc.

It's making a conscious decision that your health is important to you that is the key to success. Realising what it would mean for you if you were to lose weight, tone up, look good, be fit, be more confident, and be able to do activities you currently might not be able to do due to your current weight, size, or fitness level. How would it really change your life.

Once you made that conscious decision, it's generally easier, than just thinking and hoping you will shed some weight this year.

So if you're a man, or a woman, and aren't happy with your body shape, your weight, or fitness level, and live in the Barnet area, I can help! You don't have to take a full year off work, we will schedule sessions according to your busy schedule, and get you to achieve the goals you've been dreaming of.

All you need to do is to contact me, Anne Iarchy, Personal Trainer Barnet and North London, on 07880627944 or email me at anne@barnetpersonaltrainer.co.uk and book your FREE CONSULTATION.