Meet Mike –
Mike Thorogood is a 45-year-old offshore worker from Aberdeen who came to me feeling stuck. He’d struggled with his weight since he was 17 and lacked confidence in his appearance.
Having already lost a bit of weight on his own, he hit a plateau — and wasn’t sure what to do next. With no gym experience and a strong dose of gym anxiety, the idea of walking into a weight room felt impossible.
Before working with me, Mike was overwhelmed.
He didn’t know how to lose fat and build muscle whilst shifting the rest of the weight.
He worked offshore for weeks at a time, then came home to a busy family life with his wife and two young kids.
He felt like his lifestyle left no room for progress — and no time for himself.
Despite reading my regular emails, he held back, assuming he’d need to join a gym and follow a strict plan. That just didn’t feel doable with his schedule or confidence levels.
He Almost Didn’t Get Started …
Like many of my clients, Mike was sceptical.
He thought it wouldn’t be the right fit for him — especially without a gym membership. He was worried about how he’d find time around work and family, and whether he’d even be able to keep up.
Plus, him and his wife enjoy a great social life with friends when he’s home on shore leave — and he didn’t want to feel like he had to give that up either.
The Turning Point
Eventually, Mike replied to one of my emails and asked a few questions.
The answers I gave helped put his mind at ease and made him feel a lot more confident about getting started.
He quickly realised it wasn’t about overhauling everything overnight. We focused on realistic, sustainable changes he could manage both offshore and at home.
Bit by bit, he began to feel stronger, healthier, and more confident.
The Results?
Mike achieved:
✅ Lost 25kg
✅ Went from XL t-shirts to wearing mediums
✅ Had to get his kilt refitted for his new frame
✅ Built visible muscle in his chest, arms and shoulders
✅ Can now smash out over 20 press-ups and do pull-ups
✅ Jogging on sunny holidays without a second thought
✅ Even uses the offshore rig gym with confidence
Here’s what he had to say:
“It wasn’t a strict diet or life overhaul. I’ve built sustainable habits. Dean helped me make changes that fit around my life — both offshore and at home with the kids. I can still enjoy the social life with my wife, but I’ve learned how to make better choices and stay on track.”
If you’ve ever felt stuck like Mike — unsure where to start, worried you won’t keep up, or thinking gym life just isn’t for you — you’re not alone.
I help every-day men with real lives get life-changing results that last. No crash diets. No gym bro pressure. Just smart coaching, guidance, and support.
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