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Client Testimonials

The Kind of Results You Can Expect

“The best nutritionist money can buy. Paul has been an invaluable asset to my training program and fitness goals. His tailored 1 on 1 approach has not only helped me digest his advice but also given me knowledge that I can implement into my every day nutrition to aid my training and recovery. He is consistently available to answer any questions that pop up. Not only does he give great nutrition advice but he is also a great at holding me accountable and supporting me in my own training program. Paul's methods cut through the marketing maze that is commercial nutrition and gives science backed and evidence based advice which has saved me money which as an amateur triathlete, is very very helpful (inserts more into new bike fund). I used Paul for a 70.3 Iron Man and will be using him again to help with my full distance Iron Man goals next year.”

Taylor AndersonTriathlete Ironman 70.3

“I wanted to settle into how my body works with better nutrition and shift my focus from how my body looks to how it performs. Working with Paul helped me realise that a well-fuelled body can do fabulous things. Paul’s approach to nutrition was very holistic and focused on what works for my body both physically and mentally. Changing how you think about nutrition, not only what you put in your body, but how you perceive what your body can do when fuelled correctly. He doesn’t offer a one-size-fits-all plan. He makes you think about the bigger picture. ”

Jenny CampbellIronman Age-Group winner and Kona Qualifier

“Working with Paul has been fantastic. Very professional, friendly and personable service. I have learnt lots about nutrition, in regards to what I need to fuel myself, using the knowledge that Paul provides. The resources that Paul creates are very detailed, yet easy to understand and follow. Having check-ins and feedback was great to track progress and make any changes if necessary. Paul is very approachable and creates personalised plans which have been very beneficial and have helped me reach my Ironman goal. Would highly recommend.”

Anna TuttleTriathlete & Ironman

“I had an event that I really wanted to do well at and I understood that my nutrition leading up to it and on race day would be a key part of doing well. I've honestly learnt so much, I feel so much more prepared for any future event, plus know what I need to do to lose weight. Paul's attention to detail was fantastic, even looking up my event to tailor everything we were doing towards it. I was very grateful for his advice for my 5k PB attempt, which was very successful. Paul's advice was fantastic, I learnt so much about nutrition, both in day to day life and for race day and feel prepared to carry on those lessons in future. Thank you!”

Sam PopperwellTriathlete

“Paul has been excellent. He has helped me to understand the essentials of nutrition in layman’s terms, provided me with essential resources to make the incremental shift towards a healthier lifestyle, and given me the personal support in our meetings to tackle the anxieties and insecurities I felt at the start. I am incredibly busy with work a lot of the time, and Paul has facilitated this completely, giving me the time and space to be able to give updates in my own time. I would highly recommend Paul’s services to anyone who needs support when trying to achieve their nutritional goals. Almost 1 year on and I am much happier and healthier than I thought would be possible in that time frame.”

Ash PrinceRower

“I was about to participate in my first triathlon (IM70.3 Aix) and wanted to get a sub 6 hr time. I Improved understanding of my hydration needs and tips for fueling while running. Even though I felt like I knew a reasonable amount about my fueling beforehand, having access to the knowledge of an expert really gave me the extra tools to maximise my performance. With Paul's help I was able to fuel and hydrate to maximise my performance allowing me to comfortably achieve my 70.3 goal time”

Michael JohnsonTriathlete Ironman 70.3

“I had done lots of reading and given thought to my nutrition and knew I could do with some professional support, particularly about carbohydrate fuelling and protein targets. I feel much more confident in fuelling adequately for training and competing. I don't worry about eating more carbs than I used to now because I have experienced good effects of adequate fuelling. The one to one aspect is amazing. It was so personalised and was such an iterative process having the weekly check ins. I have found Paul to be pragmatic and sensible. He doesn't promote any one 'fad diet' and bases his advice in evidence. He listens really carefully and incorporated the things I already enjoy eating into my plan. Paul's resources were clear and concise, but again pragmatic and based in evidence. He is enthusiastic and clearly passionate about his work. Paul helped me to understand how to adequately fuel for training and events. I feel my performance and recovery have improved as a result. Paul is enthusiastic and kind. He listened to me at every step.”

NickyTriathlete & Long Distance Swimmer

“Paul helped me with my diet when I was aiming to compete at a rowing competition in the lightweight category. He provided me with a plan that kept my calorie intake low enough to lose weight steadily in time for the competition, whilst also allowing me to continue training at a high level. I’m very grateful for Paul’s help and guidance which allowed me to lose the weight safely and still perform my best.”

Annabell EversonRower

“I was hoping to try and improve my marathon time and thought nutrition was definitely one area I could work on but didn't really know where to start on my own. I have a much better idea of how much I need to take on and different ways to do this. Being able to ask questions as and when they came to me was the most useful part. Everything was really helpful and felt led by me. Paul is fab at tailoring to your specific needs and likes. Paul was amazing, and I definitely saw the improvement from the tips he gave me.”

Kirsten GlennRunner & Triathlete

“During my time competing in rowing at University I was required to make quite dramatic shifts in weight, gaining mass in winter, and shredding it off in summer. This proved to be quite difficult, having to lose great sums of weight (6kg) in a short amount of time (~10 days). Thanks to Paul Fairbairn I was able to complete this process with ease. His guidance and support made the process much easier, while still being able to enjoy my meals. Thanks to Paul I was able to meet my weight goal in less than the target time and was prepared for competing in a rowing semi final at the most important of competitions at University level. Thank you Paul”

Arve LeeRower

“As a leading triathlon club in Bournemouth, we sought to further explore the merits of nutrition to enhance performance. Paul's detailed presentation provided information that was cutting edge and his presentation made complex concepts easy to understand and apply. Following on from Paul sharing his extensive knowledge, many members have since provided positive feedback on energy level, performance and recovery that they have since experienced. We have no hesitation in recommending Paul to anyone looking to improve their triathlon performance through nutrition. Thank you from all at Zoom Tri Bournemouth.”

Nigel ColemanPresident of Zoom Triathlon

“Training with the right nutrition has helped prepare for my trail marathon. The helpful insight and understanding of nutrition for my event was really valuable. I would definitely recommend Paul's services. Paul has greatly improved my understanding of using the correct nutrition for endurance events. I look forward to using his services again in the future!”

Kevin Phillips Ultra-runner & Triathlete

“Paul has keenly received many of my personal nutritional, and general health enquiries over the years. Each time he has given well structured advice that has been well reasoned with academic rigour”

Zach SearleRower

“I rowed during my time at University and wanted guidance on how to fuel properly for the amount of training I was doing. I also wanted to gain more knowledge about nutrition and the impact it has on performance, and to lose a bit of weight at the same time. If you’re considering working with Paul, definitely do it!”

Ellie CrosbyRower

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