Dale's Journey with My Muscle Chef

Building strength from the inside

The two health achievements I’m proudest of would have to be my core strength and my improved mental health.

Due to having a hernia for over 10 years my core strength was nonexistent. I had the hernia repaired early February 2017 and since then have worked very hard to develop a strong core.

Also my mental health has greatly improved. I was in a very dark space mentally, now I’m happy, confident and able to understand my body and mind.

It hasn’t been easy, but it’s been worth it

My motivation to make a change came from accepting that I was overweight and had pain all over my body, and mentally I was in a very bad place. Choosing a healthier path was my only option to live a happy and healthy life.

Overcoming fear, self-doubt and anxiety

For me, the most challenging part of getting started on the path to health was overcoming fear, self-doubt and anxiety.

The most unexpected thing I’ve found on my journey so far is that I always thought healthy/fit people were confident and happy.

I quickly realised that depression, anxiety and other mental health issues impact a lot more people than we think — which is why a lot of those people go to gyms and sporting clubs. Exercising helps, but having the support of a community is also really important.

"Exercising helps, but having the support of a community is also really important."

Creating a warrior mentality

For my health and fitness journey, I want to build a warrior so to speak. This means being the best me I can be, and continually challenging and improving myself.

Quick, easy, enjoyable

I was introduced to My Muscle Chef by my trainer at the time, who suggested My Muscle Chefafter I was complaining about prepping meals. It’s quick, easy, enjoyable and I can take it almost anywhere.

‘What’s your favourite My Muscle Chef meal’ is a trick question — honestly I can’t pick just one, I like all of the meals I have tried!