Testimonials
"Simply the best investment I have ever made. This programme has mentally and physically changed my life."
Fiona
Lingard, Business Manager, Follett Stock
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About 18 months ago after complaining of palpitations, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and mild hypertensive heart disease. I was prescribed beta-blockers and was told I would need them permanently. Three months ago I first contacted Mike as, although I was a member of a gym, I was not achieving the goals I wanted. My thoughts were that a Personal Trainer would give me the kick I needed; little did I know how much more I would get.
Dieting since a teen I have always had a weight problem and would lose weight only to gain it again when going back to eating 'normally'. Mike has challenged everything I have ever been told about weight loss and nutrition so now the way I eat IS normal. I eat better food and feel so much better for it, there is no way I would want to revert back to the way I was eating before.
Mike's advice on exercise also exploded a number of myths regarding exercise. I expected to end up completely breathless and aching when in actual fact neither have been the case and yet the results speak for themselves.
Since early October (3 months ago) I have lost over a stone and a half, 10 inches around my waist, 8 around my hips and gone down three dress sizes. Amazingly, my blood pressure is now normal and my GP has given me permission to come off the beta-blockers!
What Mike has helped me achieve is beyond anything I could have expected in such a short space of time, and I cannot express my gratitude enough. I would recommend him to anybody who asked. I had preconceived ideas as to what to expect from a Personal Trainer though with Mike I was wrong on so many counts. Everything was explained in such a straightforward (and kind) way, changing my eating habits and lifestyle was easy, and yet life changing in a very real way!
Sally Johns, Musician
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"Mike Casey is kind, funny and sensible. He doesn't shout at me or force me to jump endlessly up and down. But somehow he has completely changed my eating habits, made me fitter, more alert and healthier than I have been in years. I have lost 2 stone in 3 months and feel as if I eat more and better food than ever before. I am not on a diet, or even a weightloss programme - I've just changed the way I live. Is it magic? I don't care - it works for me. Thanks Mike."
Lucy Morgan, Associate Partner, Follett
Stock
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"After the first 14 weeks on the programme I lost 2 stone. It's not stopped here though, I continue with the programme as it has changed my habits fundamentally, thereby making this a sustainable healthy change to my life for years to come.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Mike at Optima. Furthermore, his ongoing support and encouragement along with his patience and wisdom when answering my questions have made this experience a more enjoyable process than I could ever have imagined.
Thanks Mike for all your help."
Adrian
Taylor, Creative Director, Aawen Design
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"In July 2010, I approached Mike Casey of Optima Personal Training with a view to assisting me with weight-loss. Having tried various diets in the past : Atkins, Weight-watchers, Slimming World etc, all seemed to have worked temporarily, but after a period, the weight returned, and frequently more than before. In addition to which, I was getting through each day on 10 - 12 cups of coffee, and not exactly eating healthily.
Mike's initial meeting made it clear to me that not only had all my previous efforts been in vein (which was obvious since I was on the verge of having to buy a whole new wardrobe) but were also completely misguided. He even suggested that I would want to exercise in due course with my excess energy - I doubted this claim somewhat - especially with having to kick my coffee habit.
After a very enlightening meeting, and analysis of my metabolism - to ensure I was consuming the correct proportions, I went on my way, thrilled with my new nutritious eating plan, and looked forward to the results.
7 months later, I have lost over 2 stone in weight, reduced my waistline by 4 inches, have untold (and consistent) energy, and regularly run in excess of 15 miles a week - all things I could not have dreamt of achieving.
The keys to this success, are the simple way in which Mike explains the reasoning behind nutritious eating, gives constant weekly support to help stay on track, and ever improve the diet, as well of course, as helping me to always be prepared to prevent slipping back to old habits, and also to visualise a long term goal - not necessarily being thin in 6 months time, but being able to feel good when I walk my daughter down the aisle (even though she is still only 2 years old).
Without a shadow of a doubt, Mike Casey has changed both my lifestyle and my life for the better, and the relatively small fee for this success pales into insignificance compared to the benefit I have, and continue to receive. I have recommended many of my close friends go and see Mike and I am sure this will benefit them as much as it has me.
As for having to buy a whole new wardrobe - well, that has still happened - albeit with medium sizes, not extra large.
Mike, I cannot thank you enough, you have changed my life for the good."
Jeremy Squibb, Independent Financial Advisor, Kelsall Steele
