Jon's Problem

Chong Moh wasn’t new to personal training. He’d already worked with three different trainers before walking into my gym. The goal was simple: get abs. The problem? Nothing stuck.

“I trained with three other personal trainers before Davin, but results only came when I started training with him.”

So what changed?

Let’s break it down — and more importantly, show you what you can apply to your own training.

🔍 Tip 1: If You're Not Tracking, You're Just Guessing

One of the first things we did was remove the guesswork. We tracked:

• His food intake (without being neurotic about it)

• His weekly training performance

• Sleep, recovery, and even how stressful his workdays were

Why? Because your body adapts based on patterns — and if you don’t track them, you can’t fix what’s not working.

“He’s extremely detailed — from tracking my diet to my workouts. I always felt I was in good hands.”

Takeaway: Even basic tracking (like writing down meals or logging lifts) can double your progress. You don’t need apps or spreadsheets — just consistency.

💡 Tip 2: Challenging Doesn’t Mean Punishing

We trained hard — but we didn’t train like maniacs. Every session had a clear purpose. We progressed, not just sweated.

Too many people think they need to “kill it” every session. Truth is, that’s a fast track to burnout and injury.

“It never feels like a boring workout… Davin always keeps things challenging yet manageable.”

Takeaway: Good training should leave you feeling accomplished, not annihilated. If you can’t stick to it long-term, it’s not a real solution.

🍗 Tip 3: Don’t Overcomplicate Your Diet

Chong Moh didn’t go on some extreme clean-eating crusade. We just:

• Increased protein (yes, chicken breast made an appearance)

• Dialed back calories slightly

• Made better swaps during social meals — without skipping them

Takeaway: You don’t need a 10-step diet plan. You need consistency, not perfection. Master the basics first: protein, portions, and patience.

Final Thoughts:

The Right System > Random Effort. After years of stalled progress, Chong Moh:

• Dropped the stubborn 5kg

• Built strength and muscle

• Got visible abs

• Learned how to sustain it

More importantly, he didn’t hate the process. He enjoyed it — even if it involved roasting me mid-session.