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The Buzz from my Valued Clients
Carly Pledge2024-02-21One of the nicest guys I've ever met.. Mark Ludlow. A month ago my dad ended up in hospital with a fractured skull and bleeds on the brain. He's still in there today and very up and down. I've also been in my busiest ever period at work, my best friend has had life changing health news and someone else very close has fallen back into alcoholism. To say I've been stressed and overwhelmed is an understatement. Traditionally my vice during challenging times was to lean on food/alcohol. But his coaching has completely changed this for me. Mark has been my PT/nutritionist through all of this, but those titles really don't give him justice to the impact he has had. Not only have I lost weight, got stronger and developed a better relationship with food, but I have been handled with more grace, care and empathy than I could have imagined. Mark is one of life's great guys and deserves for more people to know who he is. For anyone considering investing in a PT/nutritionist or life coach I couldn't recommend Sustainable Change Coaching highly enough. Thank you Mark 🙏
Matt Newman2024-02-02When I was searching for a PT. Mark stood out due to his story and transformation. After speaking to Mark, it was clear he gets “it”! He wants to help achieve a sustainable change for his clients and so far his methods are certainly working. The training sessions are varied and enjoyable and his support is incredible. Although I originally was just looking for a PT, I’m so glad I found Mark as he’s helped educate and change my mindset towards training, weight loss and lifestyle change. Mark is friendly, knowledgeable, understandable and a great listener. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone looking to make a change in their life.
David Hnyda2023-12-24It’s really difficult to put into words the profound impact that working with Mark has had on my life. After the strains of work and children had dominated my life for a couple of years, I had become overweight with terrible eating / drinking habits and zero motivation to train or do anything about it. Every time I managed to train, it hurt because I was so overweight and ultimately my eating was so poor that no amount of training was going to rectify my weight anyway! Mark was recommended to me by a friend and after 2 consultations it was very clear that he was different to the rest of the PT community. He took time to understand my mentality, my drivers, my likes and dislikes and he factored them all into the programme. If I’m honest at that point I was still skeptical what he could do for me that I couldn’t do for myself. However, I’m so so glad I stuck with it and committed to a 4 month programme with Mark. I still don’t know how he’s done it, but his unique mix of technical PT skills, emotional support, nutrition advice and direct feedback have been everything I needed … and more. He’s made me realise the importance of being in it for the long term and finding coping strategies for all of my unique dietary and fitness triggers! After 4 months I’m 3 stone lighter, I’m enjoying running and cycling again and I’ve even started to enjoyed weights and the gym again (I hate weights and the gym). My blood pressure is back in the normal range and even my smallest clothes are now baggy on me!! In summary, committing to a programme with Mark has truly changed my life, it was the first step to losing the weight that was making me mentally miserable and the first step to losing the weight that was stopping me being physically robust! I cannot recommend highly enough!
susan marmot2023-12-17I have found Mark's programme to do be exactly what it says -be sustainable. I have been working with Mark for a bit more than half a year. Initially he educates you around food, I have done so many programs and diets but I still learnt so much. I was allocated my weekly calories and with this new understanding about foods I found that to be so manageable. For me the dream was having no food off the table. I was so fed up with having to give up food groups or never being able to have treats. This worked for me so if I wanted a take away or some chocolate I would factor it in to my weeks calories and eat really healthy in the week and treat myself at the weekends. I had so many weddings and special occasions to go to over the summer and i was able to make this work overall. I am still about 8 pounds down without feeling deprived and I have been able to enjoy my summer. Mark is dedicated to what he does and he was recommended to me by someone else whose body had transformed with his method. I am delighted and I feel good and energised . I eat loads of protein and loads of fruit and veg and treats when I want. I feel so much better I am now exercising nearly every day of the week which I cannot quite believe. Mark has 'walked the walk' himself regarding weight loss so he understands what is needed. I have been delighted with his programme and still have his support, sending him my food diaries and checkins . Before coming across this programme I had practically given up on the idea that i could weigh less and stick to it after so many previous attempts but this has worked for me and `i believe it will be sustainable.
Laura Francis2023-11-10I found Mark's details after searching for a local personal trainer. I was on a mission to lose weight (yet again) and needed someone to focus and support me. Mark was quick to respond and offered clear and concise information about what his role entails and how he supports people through their weight loss journey, which was so much more than the personal training I was originally looking for! After over 20 years of being bombarded with diet culture, attending every 'slimming club' available, completing extensive exercise programmes and trying to self navigate my own personal battle with eating disorders I was feeling completely deflated and lost. Nothing worked, I still gained weight and fell into yo-yo dieting, this is where Mark has transformed my life. I originally went in expecting to be given an exercise programme with 1:1 sessions but I was offered so much more. After having an in depth consultation with Mark he approached me with a few choices of how we could proceed. Due to my history we decided that sessions surrounding nutrition education with supporting life coaching was the best route and I can honestly say it's changed my life. Mark is patient, understanding, relatable, supportive, knowledgeable, kind and compassionate. When talking through my history he has shown empathy and patience allowing me share my story and supporting me through this whole process. He has provided me with nutritional education that has empowered me to make sustainable and achievable life style changes which have in turn helped me to lose weight and focus on my health. Through the personal plan created by Mark we found that I didn't actually need a personal trainer but a journey of support and education that has transformed my life and built my confidence to make decisions about nutrition going forward. This has been the journey I never knew I needed, it's been emotional but I'm glad Mark has been there for every step of the way.
Warren Hochfeld2023-11-09Mark has changed my life. He has empowered me to make informed, sustainable, and long-lasting changes to my diet and given me the tools I need to feel confident in the gym. He has really helped me change the way I eat. I am no longer obsessing about food and just eat when I'm hungry and stop when I'm full. This gives me more time to do things that make me happy. He really cares and goes above and beyond. It is like training with a best friend you have known for years, and each session is fun so you will keep coming back for more. I am so lucky to have found him and I would recommend him to anyone looking to get control of their weight
Charlotte Frost2023-09-18I have worked with Mark for 16 using the the Gold package. Mark enabled me to feel more confident within myself aswell as my gym abilities. Mark created a bespoke workout routine for myself along with providing a lifestyle changing diet service to help aid with fat loss and understanding the benefits of the various food groups. The diet and workouts are something that i struggled with feeling motivated for prior to meeting mark, these both are now something I’m able to continue having finished my course with mark. Working with mark every week was fun and easy. He is a very approachable, kind PT who provided a non judgemental environment which made the whole process easier. Mark was available throughout the week for any extra advice whether it was regarding diet or exercise.
Peter Noble2023-08-19Quite simply, life-changing. And Mark has given me the tools to continue. I cannot recommend Mark Ludlow highly enough.
Peter Noble2023-08-19Quite simply, life-changing. Cannot recommend Mark Ludlow highly enough.
Zac Noble2023-07-27Incredible. As someone with dyspraxia it was very helpful to have a personal trainer who was not only very accommodating, but had past experience with dyspraxic clients. The entire process felt very personalised and incredibly helpful in not only achieving my short term goals, but also sustaining my lifelong goals too.
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What My Clients Say
Mark has changed my life. He has empowered me to make informed, sustainable, and long-lasting changes to my diet and given me the tools I need to feel confident in the gym.
He has really helped me change the way I eat. I am no longer obsessing about food and just eat when I'm hungry and stop when I'm full. This gives me more time to do things that make me happy.
He really cares and goes above and beyond. It is like training with a best friend you have known for years, and each session is fun so you will keep coming back for more.
I am so lucky to have found him and I would recommend him to anyone looking to get control of their weight.
— Warren
I found Mark's details after searching for a local personal trainer.
I was on a mission to lose weight (yet again) and needed someone to focus and support me. Mark was quick to respond and offered clear and concise information about what his role entails and how he supports people through their weight loss journey, which was so much more than the personal training I was originally looking for!
After over 20 years of being bombarded with diet culture, attending every 'slimming club' available, completing extensive exercise programmes and trying to self-navigate my own personal battle with eating disorders, I was feeling completely deflated and lost. Nothing worked, I still gained weight and fell into yo-yo dieting, this is where Mark has transformed my life.
I originally went in expecting to be given an exercise programme with 1:1 sessions but I was offered so much more. After having an in-depth consultation with Mark, he approached me with a few choices of how we could proceed. Due to my history, we decided that sessions surrounding nutrition education with supporting life coaching was the best route and I can honestly say it's changed my life.
Mark is patient, understanding, relatable, supportive, knowledgeable, kind and compassionate.
When talking through my history he has shown empathy and patience allowing me to share my story and supporting me through this whole process. He has provided me with nutritional education that has empowered me to make sustainable and achievable lifestyle changes which have in turn helped me to lose weight and focus on my health. Through the personal plan created by Mark we found that I didn't actually need a personal trainer but a journey of support and education that has transformed my life and built my confidence to make decisions about nutrition going forward.
This has been the journey I never knew I needed, it's been emotional but I'm glad Mark has been there for every step of the way.
— Laura
The last 16 weeks have been life changing.
I went to see Mark for the first time at 5ft 8, weighing a couple of pounds short of 100kg, sluggish and constantly being told by my children I was pregnant. It was a vicious circle of junk food, low energy and lots of coffee.
From the moment Mark and I sat down to understand me and everything that makes me tick, I knew he would not only show me how to build exercise into my life but, through his nutritional courses, teach me a better way of living with food that comes from a place of experience, having been overweight himself. I also never felt nervous or prejudged for some of the habits I've always known were not good for me, but I could not resist.
Fast forward 16 weeks, and I'm honestly a new man and have entirely changed my relationship with food (and my love of weights). My goal when I met Mark was to get to 87kg; I now weigh shy of 82kg and love my new body; I also have an enthusiastic and proactive view of life.
It came at the perfect time, as my summers were always filled with cardigans and jumpers on hot sunny days to cover myself up, but I recently got rid of all my XL and large tops and replaced them with smalls. I am a 42-year-old man, and I last wore small tops when I was 11!
Thank you so much, Mark. You've honestly changed my life in an enjoyable and long-lasting way.
— Jide
I can honestly say working with Mark has been life changing.
I have battled with my weight for as long as I can remember but with Marks support and guidance, I have finally managed to reach my goals and feel confident I can sustain them!
Mark’s approach was straightforward, intuitive and adaptive to my needs and personality making it really accessible and realistic to follow with a busy schedule.
I would recommend this programme to anyone, especially if you need structure, accountability and to have a laugh whilst doing it!
— Alex
I completed the 16 week “Sustainable Change Coaching” Platinum Package with Mark and can confirm this does what
it says on the tin! I’ve lost 2 stone since working with him which is more than I could have dreamt of.
Mark’s approach is unique and highly personalised to each client. I was initially a bit sceptical about how one person could be so skilled as a personal trainer, nutritionist and ‘life coach’, and was very open with Mark about this before signing up. He explained how the combination of the three gets results, especially where clients really committed to the process and were open and transparent with him. So, I signed up to what has been the single most transformational investment in ‘me’ that I’ve ever made. Here’s how it worked for me:
Nutrition Coaching – Mark helped me to understand the basics of nutrition that I never had growing up. Being empowered to make informed choices, and with Mark’s support throughout, was incredible. Even reviewing menus for the most weight loss friendly choices. I came back from a week’s all-inclusive holiday 2lbs lighter, through making more informed choices about food and booze.
Personal Trainer – Mark’s made me fall back in love with weightlifting. The amount of variety Mark puts into the workouts on the workout app he uses means this is never boring. Having him on hand during the in-person session helps ensure safe lifting.
Life Coaching – This is the part I was most sceptical about, but I think may have been the most transformational. The sessions helped me understand that my relationship with food, exercise and work was completely imbalanced. This is something Mark and I worked on and I feel has been the most sustainable change of all. I now prioritise exercise and diet, putting me first.
The final, but most important, thing to say is what an incredibly lovely bloke Mark is! He understands that any weight loss journey happens in the context of the competing pressures of our life and work. But through all this, it really feels like he’s in your corner. Celebrating your wins with you whilst being there to support you through any lapses or setbacks.
Thanks for everything, Mark.
— Steve
I started my journey with Mark 8 months ago after being massively overweight for the last 10 years (19st). Over those 10 years I must have seen 4 different Personal Trainers with little to no success (the most I lost during that time was around 10kg - 24lbs).
Through Mark’s nutrition coaching and customised exercise plans, I managed to drop 5st (72lbs/32kg) over 6 months and I’ve never felt better (now 14st). I’m stronger, fitter and lighter than I ever have been before.
The difference with Mark’s technique over other coaches is that he’s not only supportive and motivating when you need him the most but he truly understands what it’s like to go through the journey. He’s been through it himself and can tailor your plan exactly to what you need and when. He’s given me countless support through my little “wobbles” and kept me on the path. All his suggestions were easy to fit around my lifestyle and I started to see results in a matter of weeks rather than months.
If you’re sitting there thinking, “I really should do something about my weight” or “I need to get fit” then just reach out to Mark and you’ll be thankful you did. I was that person who had lost confidence, was depressed about my weight and now I have turned that corner and I’m not looking back. All thanks to Mark!
He’s a top bloke which I now consider him a friend who has truly changed my life and attitude around fitness and, what was my unhealthy, relationship with food.
I can’t thank him enough for what he’s done!
— Steven
I’ve been working with Mark for about 7 months and have lost 20 kilos. When I first started seeing Mark, I was suffering with hip pain and insomnia, as well as being overweight. Within a month, I was sleeping so much better. Mark tailored the programme around my ability and goals and helped me with nutrition education and food advice.
I have never felt better. Mark has quite literally changed my life. I feel better, look better, sleep better and most importantly, I'm healthier. Mark's tailored programmes and personality are what made this possible.
His approach is unique, highly individualistic and challenged me just the right amount to make the results I’ve achieved sustainable. He’s also a genuinely nice guy.
Contact him. It will be one of the best things you ever do for yourself.
— Sally
My experience with Mark has been fantastic! I have lost 30 lbs but also got much stronger. What is unique about Mark and his approach is its person centred, from the nutrition coaching and how that fits in with my lifestyle to the programming of my workouts. He also knows how to push beyond what I think is possible but not push too far.
Mark is focused on helping achieve results but in a friendly, supportive and non-judgmental manner.
— Curtis
I thought I was just paying for a personal trainer to help me lose weight, what I actually got from Mark was so much more. Great guy, great lessons, great experience.
16 weeks and I found my goal weight whilst thoroughly enjoying myself. I found the whole journey fun, educational and I’ve been left with the tools to achieve and maintain the body and health that I want.
Mark really was there throughout the whole 16 weeks and I couldn’t recommend him enough for anyone wanting to change their lifestyle, however big or small.
Thank you so much Mark for everything.
— Daniel
With Mark, I’ve been able to experience, for the first time in my life, expert-level, judgement-free, wholesome nutrition & training sessions online.
I’m Isa and I’ve struggled with food, weight and exercise my entire
life. Three Personal trainers later, feeling more and more inadequate for not fitting their mould.
I found Mark online. With Mark, I learned that the mould was inadequate, not myself. He understood right away where I was coming from and designed a personalised mould that changed my life.
Mark taught me how to put in motion the essential nutritional and movement skills I never got as a kid. But the key ingredient here is that he supported me, unconditionally, while I was learning new habits.
Mark, I’ll be eternally thankful to you. Thank you for being such an outstanding human being.
— Isa
Mark has changed my life. No other PT has taken such a personalised approach and genuinely put in the time to help me reach my goals like Mark has. I always hated going to the gym and, though I always had fitness goals, I didn’t have the tools or knowledge to achieve them.
The programme Mark built for me, coupled with the consistent support throughout the weeks, has empowered me to make informed, sustainable and long lasting changes to my diet and given me the tools I need to feel confident in the gym.
Though I only met Mark once a week in person, we also met virtually over Zoom every week to check how I was getting on and to see if anything needed tweaking to my programme. He was also always on hand via WhatsApp if I had any questions.
I now love going to the gym, because I actually know what I’m doing! Even more exciting for me, my physical transformation has been next level and far more than I expected in just 12 weeks.
Not only do I have the body I wanted when I started this journey, but I’m now equipped to carry on by myself.
I’d recommend Mark to anyone.
— Sam
Mark’s not a regular PT and coach, he goes beyond and actively listens to individual needs and goals. Starting with a thorough consultation where we discussed my goals, timelines and schedule, we set up a 16 week plan together which included weekly in person 1:1 training, a regularly updated and individually tailored workout plan and nutritional education, recipes, weekly nutritional feedback as well as weekly catchup calls to keep me on track and discuss questions.
As I became more confident with the exercises, he pushed me to my limits to show me what I am capable of whilst feeling entirely safe. This is a balance that is extremely hard to find in a coach, besides the knowledge, professionalism, good location and good sense of humour!
I am very happy with the results, feeling healthier, stronger and owning a mind-set which allows me to prioritise myself while I’m also taking care of all other aspects of my life.
Highly recommend Mark!!
— Mercedes
When I reached out to Mark, I was struggling with various issues in my life including my weight. Mark arrived at a time when I was low, depressed and felt there was nowhere to turn. I honestly never believed there would be a way out.
I decided to meet Mark for a consultation and he listened with genuine care about my issues. He could hear what I was saying. I do not mean 'hear me' but 'really hear how I felt'. To my amazement, he locked into my concerns straight away and I started to feel like a weight had been lifted.
Marks style of coaching is incredibly intuitive and unique. After being with him for only a short time my weight reduced dramatically because he helped me deal with my emotional eating issues and he educated me on sustainable and appropriate nutrition.
I will never be able to tell you in words how Mark changed my life for the better and without question would strongly advise anybody to contact Mark immediately.
I believe Mark will change your life forever in a constructive, positive way.
— Kevin
Working with Mark has been amazing. He's got the perfect balance of being supportive & encouraging whilst still challenging you to work hard & improve.
I've always quite enjoyed exercising but he's helped me to fall in love with weight training. His nutrition education/principles are very easy to follow, allowing me to still eat what I enjoy and easily fit into my lifestyle.
On top of all the above he's also just a really lovely bloke who I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a coach!
— Hannah
It’s really difficult to put into words the profound impact that working with Mark has had on my life. After the strains of work and children had dominated my life for a couple of years, I had become overweight with terrible eating / drinking habits and zero motivation to train or do anything about it. Every time I managed to train, it hurt because I was so overweight and ultimately my eating was so poor that no amount of training was going to rectify my weight anyway! Mark was recommended to me by a friend and after 2 consultations it was very clear that he was different to the rest of the PT community. He took time to understand my mentality, my drivers, my likes and dislikes and he factored them all into the programme. If I’m honest at that point I was still sceptical what he could do for me that I couldn’t do for myself. However, I’m so glad I stuck with it and committed to a 4 month programme with Mark. I still don’t know how he’s done it, but his unique mix of technical PT skills, emotional support, nutrition advice and direct feedback have been everything I needed … and more. He’s made me realise the importance of being in it for the long term and finding coping strategies for all my unique dietary and fitness triggers! After 4 months I’m 3 stone lighter, I’m enjoying running and cycling again and I’ve even started to enjoyed weights and the gym again (I hate weights and the gym). My blood pressure is back in the normal range and even my smallest clothes are now baggy on me!! In summary, committing to a programme with Mark has truly changed my life, it was the first step to losing the weight that was making me mentally miserable and the first step to losing the weight that was stopping me being physically robust! I cannot recommend highly enough!
— David