I Did It with Gary Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:06:09 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2314810 en-us © 2026 I Did It with Gary yes 5d83a14f-61bd-5893-ada3-fdcffeea09d0 gary@garythetrainer.com GaryTheTrainer episodic true 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

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) GaryTheTrainer gary@garythetrainer.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/mzlsgj9xlot85y3zoyxqtg2kwemw?.jpg I Did It with Gary Episode #4 : Alicia Persichini Harris 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 confidence
  • Why strength training became her “temple” during job burnout and family illness
  • How focusing on performance - not weight loss - changed everything
  • The crossover between strength training and improved jiu-jitsu performance
  • What real coaching looks like when life interrupts progress
  • And why the ultimate win was Alicia becoming fully self-sufficient in her training

This 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.

]]> 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 confidence
  • Why strength training became her “temple” during job burnout and family illness
  • How focusing on performance - not weight loss - changed everything
  • The crossover between strength training and improved jiu-jitsu performance
  • What real coaching looks like when life interrupts progress
  • And why the ultimate win was Alicia becoming fully self-sufficient in her training

This 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.

]]> GaryTheTrainer Buzzsprout-18685575 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 2045 1 4 full false Episode #3 : Sam Bearfoot 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.

]]> 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.

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