Me · lost nearly 30 lb
Gained nearly 30 lb traveling for a year, then lost it. I know the stalled weeks, the hunger and the doubt.
Kept off for 2 years
Weight loss training · Vancouver
Over half the weight people lose comes back within two years
I'll help you lose fat and keep it off, with a plan for after the diet, not just during it.
Average of 29 studies: 44% of the loss kept at 2 years, 21% at 5.[1]
Request a free consultationYaletown studio · In-home downtown · Online
Results
I've done it myself, and with clients like these
Bini · −20 lb in 8 months
Plan built around his injuries, with planned fat loss phases. Deadlift 150 to 300+ lb.
Still getting leaner
Jerrod · −15+ lb in 60 days
+65 lb on his squat, and a 5K two minutes faster.
Kept it off over a year
Ian · −20 lb in 90 days
Online. Slightly less training, every workout tracked, steps added, structure around food.
Kept it off over a year
JB · −29 lb in 9 months
Tracked his food, ate plenty of protein and walked a lot more.
Still getting leaner
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Their results, not a promise of yours. Read their full stories on Client Transformations →
Why it fails
Three reasons the weight comes back
It isn't a lack of discipline. Most plans don't deal with any of these.
71%regained, fast or slow[2]
The plan ends when the diet ends
No maintenance phase, and hunger rises as you lose.[3] Without a plan for after, it comes back.
71%: share regained at about 3 years among people who first lost 12.5%. 5%: dieting older adults. The fixes below are my coaching view, not study findings.
My method
Here's how I fix all three
- 01
Assess
Strength, mobility, movement, diet, sleep and lifestyle. You get your starting numbers.
YOUR STARTING POINT - 02
Plan
A custom diet strategy, progressive strength training and a step target, built around your schedule and injuries.
FIXES: MUSCLE LOSS - 03
Train
In person or online, adding small habit changes over time, so results don't depend on willpower.
BUILDS HABITS THAT LAST - 04
Weekly check-in
Weight trend, training, steps and food. If it stalls, I change one thing. Re-test every 6 to 8 weeks.
FIXES: NOBODY TRACKS
Steps 3 and 4 repeat weekly
At your goal we move to a planned maintenance phase, so the weight stays off.
FIXES: NO PLAN FOR AFTERStep 1 starts here. No pressure, no contract.
On Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound?
Training matters even more on a GLP-1. People regained about 0.4 to 0.8 kg a month after stopping.[8] Strength training, protein and tracking protect your muscle now and your results later.
Your coach
Hi, I'm Paris
I've coached for over 10 years and worked with 250+ clients. I explain the reason behind every part of the plan, because you stick with things you understand.
Certified: canfitpro Personal Training Specialist · Eleiko Certified Strength Coach · DTS Fat Loss Coach · DTS Level 1, Low Back Pain and Muscle Growth Coach. More about me →
5.0
85+ Google reviews
“I've been working with him for a couple months now and he's already helped me lose 15 pounds. The process has been really straight forward and easy. Paris makes all the workouts and diet plans fun and easy to follow.”
“Paris has helped me establish a consistent routine, improve my eating habits and change my approach to fitness… he tracks my progress through weekly calls and tailors a new program to my time commitment and health every 6-8 weeks.”
Options and pricing
Pick how you want to train
In-home, downtown
WE COME TO YOUI come to you, at home or your condo gym.
From $600 CAD/month + GST
See in-home training →Online
ANYWHERECustom diet strategy and training plan, weekly check-ins.
Pricing on the online coaching page
See online coaching →Month-to-month, no contract. We'll pick the right option on your free call.
Request a free consultationIs this for you?
YES, IF YOU
- Want to lose fat and keep it off
- Will track a few numbers each week
- Want to understand the plan, not follow it blindly
NOT IF YOU
- Want a crash diet or a quick fix
- Want someone to promise a number by a date
No guarantees. No "lose 20 lb in 6 weeks." I'll give you a realistic pace after your baseline.
Common questions
Fat loss questions, answered
How much does it cost?
Studio and in-home training start at $600 CAD a month plus GST, depending on how often we train. Online pricing is on the online coaching page. It's month-to-month.
How fast will I lose fat?
It depends on where you start. A common starting point is 0.5 to 1% of bodyweight a week, which helps keep muscle, though that guidance was written for lean athletes.[9] I'll give you a realistic pace after your baseline.
Can I lose 20 pounds in 2 months?
Some people lose that fast, but speed isn't the goal. In one trial, people who lost weight quickly and people who lost it slowly regained the same share.[2] I'll set a realistic pace after your baseline.
Do I need to follow a strict diet?
No. I build a custom diet strategy around your food, schedule and preferences, so it's something you can live with.
I've lost weight before and gained it back. Why would this be different?
On average, people regain more than half of the weight they lose within about two years.[1] This plan builds in what most skip: weekly check-ins to track real progress, strength training to protect muscle, and a planned maintenance phase.
I'm on Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro. Can you still help?
Yes. I work alongside whatever your doctor prescribes and focus on strength training, protein, tracking and habits. I don't advise on medication.
What happens at the weekly check-in?
We review your weight trend, training, steps and food. If your progress stalls, I change one thing, not everything, so we know what worked.
Studio, in-home or online?
Studio gives me the most hands-on coaching. In-home saves you the trip. Online works if you're comfortable training on your own with weekly check-ins. In person, I train clients in downtown Vancouver, Coal Harbour, the West End and the Stadium District.
More answers on the full FAQ.
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Tell me about your goals and schedule, and I'll get back to you within 24 hours to set up a call.
References (9)
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- Purcell K, et al. The effect of rate of weight loss on long-term weight management: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2014;2(12):954-962. Link
- Polidori D, Sanghvi A, Seeley RJ, Hall KD. How strongly does appetite counter weight loss? Quantification of the feedback control of human energy intake. Obesity. 2016;24(11):2289-2295. (Modelled estimate; 52-week canagliflozin trial in type 2 diabetes.) Link
- Villareal DT, et al. Aerobic or resistance exercise, or both, in dieting obese older adults. N Engl J Med. 2017;376:1943-1955. Link
- Longland TM, et al. Higher compared with lower dietary protein during an energy deficit combined with intense exercise promotes greater lean mass gain and fat mass loss. Am J Clin Nutr. 2016;103(3):738-746. Link
- Turicchi J, et al. Weekly, seasonal and holiday body weight fluctuation patterns among individuals engaged in a European multi-centre behavioural weight loss maintenance intervention. PLOS ONE. 2020. Link
- Raber M, et al. A systematic review of the use of dietary self-monitoring in behavioural weight loss interventions: delivery, intensity and effectiveness. Public Health Nutr. 2021. Link
- West S, Scragg J, Aveyard P, et al. Weight regain after cessation of medication for weight management: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 7 January 2026. doi:10.1136/bmj-2025-085304 Link
- Helms ER, Aragon AA, Fitschen PJ. Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutrition and supplementation. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2014;11:20. (Written for natural bodybuilders preparing for competition.) Link
Nothing on this page is medical advice. Individual results vary.