Eat Lift Be Happy (@petroula_bfit)

Eat Lift Be Happy (@petroula_bfit) is a personal trainer based in Carlisle, New Zealand, dedicated to helping people lose fat, build muscle, and find happiness through fitness. With over 150 success stories, Petroula has proven her ability to transform lives and help individuals achieve their fitness goals.

One of the key aspects of Petroula's approach is improving clients' mindsets towards gym and nutrition. She understands that a positive mindset is crucial for long-term success and aims to educate her clients on how to train and eat in order to achieve their goals. By focusing on mindset, Petroula empowers clients to make sustainable lifestyle changes that lead to lasting results.

With a background in weightlifting, Petroula emphasises the importance of strength training in her clients' routines. She has helped numerous individuals not only lose weight but also gain muscle, improving their physique and overall confidence. By incorporating weightlifting into their training programmes, clients have seen impressive results, such as increased strength and the ability to perform exercises like squats, bench press, and deadlifts at challenging weights.

Petroula's success stories speak for themselves. For example, Splish, one of her clients, achieved remarkable results in just five months. With increased training frequency and a focus on weightlifting, Splish lost 10 kg (22 lbs) and gained significant muscle, restoring his confidence and feeling happier in his own skin.

Richard, another client, worked with Petroula during her time as a personal trainer in Cornwall. Richard's dedication and willingness to change impressed Petroula, as he not only lost 10 kg (22 lbs) but also improved his posture, became leaner and stronger, and experienced a boost in confidence and overall happiness. Under Petroula's guidance, Richard learned how to lift heavy weights and build muscle, further enhancing his physical and mental well-being.

Rebecca is another client who experienced incredible transformation under Petroula's guidance. Initially, Rebecca struggled with a restrictive diet and lacked a structured training routine. However, through Petroula's support, Rebecca learned how to properly fuel her body with 2000–2200 calories per day and trained with her five times a week. Rebecca now incorporates weightlifting exercises like squats, reverse lunges, and leg presses with excellent technique, allowing her to build muscle and improve her overall understanding of nutrition and training.

Liz, another success story, has been working with Petroula since April 2022. Initially, Liz focused on mastering fundamental movement patterns and gradually progressed to more advanced exercises like barbell squats, Romanian deadlifts (RDLs), hip thrusts, and bench presses. Throughout her training journey, Liz not only improved her fitness level but also expanded her knowledge about calories and macronutrients. She has seen noticeable changes in her body composition and continues to hit personal bests and build muscle.

Catherine is yet another client who has experienced significant progress under Petroula's guidance. Despite enjoying Christmas parties, going on holidays, and indulging in her favourite foods, Catherine has successfully lost fat and become stronger. Petroula achieves this by focusing on a conservative calorie deficit and teaching Catherine the fundamental movements of weightlifting, such as squats, deadlifts, and bench presses.

With an emphasis on mindset, strength training, and a personalised approach to nutrition, Eat Lift Be Happy (@petroula_bfit) offers a comprehensive fitness experience that goes beyond physical transformation. Petroula understands that fitness is different for everyone and tailors her programmes to meet the individual needs and goals of each client. Whether it's losing fat, gaining muscle, or finding happiness through a healthy lifestyle, Petroula is dedicated to helping clients achieve their desired results.