Faith, Belief, and the Power of Certainty In Life, and in the Gym

Mak
Jul 9
2 min read

In life, faith and belief are often seen as spiritual or emotional forces. But let me tell you—they’re just as crucial when it comes to transforming your body, losing weight, and getting back in shape.

Yes, even your fitness journey starts with faith.

Before the Muscles Come, the Mind Must Believe

Every time someone comes to me wanting to lose weight, build strength, or prepare for competition, I don’t just ask about their training plan. I ask about their mindset.

Because change starts there.

You must believe you can do it before the scales show it. You must see your future self stronger, healthier, more disciplined, before the mirror does. You must believe you’re worth it, even when the progress feels slow.

That’s not just fitness. That’s faith in action.

Faith Is the Fuel for Consistency

Faith says:

"I may not see results today, but I trust the process." "Every rep, every walk, every healthy meal is an act of belief in my future."

In training, it’s not just your muscles being tested, it’s your mind and spirit.

There will be mornings you don’t feel like getting out of bed. Evenings when you want to quit. Weeks when the scale doesn’t move or the weights feel heavier than they should.

But when your vision is clear, and your faith is strong, you’ll keep showing up.

That’s what separates those who wish from those who win.

"I lost 4 stone, 1990 mostly bulky muscle within just 6 months to prepare for my first movie premiere."

It wasn’t just a physical transformation it was a mental and spiritual one. Stepping into the world of film required me to reshape more than just my body. I had to let go of the identity I had built in powerlifting and bodybuilding, and embrace a new vision, a new role, and a new challenge.

It took discipline, sacrifice, and certainty. I restructured my training, overhauled my diet, and trusted the process, even when it was unfamiliar.

The gym taught me how to lift. Faith taught me how to let go.

That transformation wasn’t about vanity, it was about purpose .About showing up in a new space with confidence, clarity, and conviction. About proving that at any age, you can reinvent yourself when you're driven by something greater than ego, a vision.

Now, I walk into rooms whether it's the gym, a film set, or a business meeting not just with muscle, but with mission.

You can too!!