My name is Scott Lucas but most of my friends call me Scottie. I am 29 years old and have been training on and off since I was 16. It was about 7 years ago that I started to take it more seriously. Over the years I mainly trained alone. I read books and listened to people, picking things up on the way.

When I joined 24Hr Gym I presumed all the pictures on the wall to be of models and that this was to act as an incentive for its members. When more pictures were displayed I learnt that these people actually trained at that very gym and that the aim of many was with the purpose of being featured on the wall itself. I believe that goals will always help people to achieve more out of themselves, so I eventually sort advice on the possibilities of achieving stardom on the wall.

I've always had a keen interest in diet and nutrition, however the advice I was given helped me to understand the concept and importance of calories much more than I had done previously and it gave me the edge I needed.

With this help and starting off at 13 stone, I achieved my goal, (which was to build muscle, lose body fat and therefore most importantly gain definition) and finished off two and a half stone lighter. The experience was unforgettable.

I am proud of my achievement and am often saddened to see others (despite trying to share what I have learnt) try so hard yet fail to reach their targets.

The best part of all is that by maintaining healthy eating throughout the week, I can afford to treat myself at weekends. Two years on I’ve still maintained a good physique and am very grateful for all the advice that was given.