I Did It with Gary

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This will be an opportunity to tell the stories of the people who have achieved genuine life changing success working with me. In their own words

Episodes

  1. Feb 15

    Episode #4 : Alicia Persichini Harris

    In this episode of I Did It With Gary, I sit down with Alicia Persichini Harris to talk through a two-year transformation that had nothing to do with chasing a number on the scale - and everything to do with confidence, strength, and self-belief. When Alicia first started, the gym felt like an alien place. Panic attacks outside the door. Twenty minutes on the Stairmaster before leaving. Zero confidence on the gym floor - and limited confidence on the jiu-jitsu mats too. Fast forward two years and she’s deadlifting, squatting in the main gym, training with intent, and using strength work as a non-negotiable anchor for her mental health. In this conversation, we cover: How Alicia went from gym anxiety to lifting heavy with confidenceWhy strength training became her “temple” during job burnout and family illnessHow focusing on performance - not weight loss - changed everythingThe crossover between strength training and improved jiu-jitsu performanceWhat real coaching looks like when life interrupts progressAnd why the ultimate win was Alicia becoming fully self-sufficient in her trainingThis isn’t a quick fix story. It’s a real, layered transformation - built over time, through consistency, setbacks, and trust in the process. If you’ve ever felt like the gym “wasn’t for you”, or you’re chasing confidence rather than aesthetics, this episode will land.

    34 min

  2. 05/02/2025

    Episode #3 : Sam Bearfoot

    Sam's fitness journey and challenges Sam discusses her fitness journey, including a period of 2-3 years where she was unable to work out due to health issues like frozen shoulder and gallbladder surgery. She then experienced a decline in her mental health and confidence as her hormones fluctuated during perimenopause. Working with Gary has helped her regain her strength, confidence, and control over her body. Importance of strength training for perimenopause Sam and Gary discuss the importance of strength training for women going through perimenopause, as it helps maintain bone density, muscle mass, and overall health. They note that perimenopause can also cause weight gain and metabolic changes, making exercise even more crucial during this time. Customized training program and accountability Gary explains how he designed a customized training program for Sam that includes both gym and home workouts to accommodate her busy schedule as a single parent. He emphasizes the importance of accountability and communication in helping Sam stay consistent with the program, even when she felt unmotivated at times. Sam's social media impact and feedback Sam shares that her recent social media post about her fitness journey has generated a lot of interest and questions from her followers, including how much it cost her to achieve her results. Gary discusses the value of his services and how he aims to empower clients to become self-sufficient within a year of working together.

    29 min

  3. 02/19/2024

    Episode #2 : Abdool Kara

    I Did It with Gary

    28 min
  4. Episode #1 : Emma Bareham

    02/09/2024

    Episode #1 : Emma Bareham

    I Did It with Gary

    26 min
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About

This will be an opportunity to tell the stories of the people who have achieved genuine life changing success working with me. In their own words

Information

  • Creator
    GaryTheTrainer
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 I Did It with Gary
  • Show Website
    I Did It with Gary