
DJ Scott Mills revolutionised his training and diet to achieve his incredible 21kg weight loss transformation results.
BBC Radio 1 host Scottās personal training plan helped him get in the best shape of his life at Ultimate Performance Mayfair.
For years, Scott struggled with his weight and his body confidence, no matter how often he hit the treadmill at the gym.
But he credits his impressive new physique with switching from cardio-focussed workouts to strength training and finally gaining control over his diet.
Scott says that the combination of a bespoke diet plan and a progressive strength training program was incredibly effective at stripping fat, building muscle and sculpting the lean body that seemed out of reach for so many years.
After being on the cusp of giving up, his body transformation training at U.P. has got him lean, strong and fit, and looking and feeling better than he has in years.
āU.P. has taken me to a place I never thought Iād be able to get to my body and mind.
āI think a lot of people will look at transformation gym websites and be scared, and initially I was that person.
āBut, actually, once you get involved and you get there, and you do it, itās not scary or daunting and actually these guys are the best, and they will make you feel like they are on the journey with you.
āThatās what is really important and different to anywhere else Iāve trained before.ā
Scott explains what was so effective about his training, the changes to his diet, and how he achieved his 21kg transformation results.
What were your goals when you started with us?
My goals when I came to U.P. were to feel better, mentally and physically, to look leaner, and to feel more comfortable in clothes.
I wasnāt even really thinking about muscle building. I just wanted to feel more comfortable in clothes and be more confident about the way I looked.
What training had you done before U.P.?
Before U.P., I used to do a fair bit of training, maybe two or three times a week ā sometimes with a trainer, sometimes on my own.
Having done this now, I realised I really wasnāt doing it right.
To be honest, the results really were minimal. I didnāt see any major change.
I was doing quite a lot of running and cardio.
What this has taught me is that you need to weight train. That is what made all the difference.
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How do you compare your previous training to what you have done with the personal trainers at U.P.?
The training Iāve done with previous trainers or even on my own is completely different.
Iām not going to lie, it (the training at U.P.) is much more intense. Sometimes it almost feels daunting, but the trainers here are actually extremely friendly.
They are always in communication with you, and they want you to do the best.
But you have to want that as well. Itās a two-way thing between you and your trainer.
Itās really made a difference to me. Iāve never really had that.
When you weight trained previously, did you enjoy it?
I didnāt really do that much weight training before, and to be honest, I never really enjoyed it.
When I first came here, this gym specialises in transformations, thatās what they do here, so I was quite daunted.
But when you come in here and get to know the place and the exercises, I started to really look forward to it.
Scott looking lean and muscular doing the farmer’s walk at Ultimate Performance Mayfair
How does it feel when youāve completed a great session or hit a PB?
When Iāve had a good session at U.P., I literally feel like I could take on the world.
I will walk out of here and I will just be buzzing ā getting through loads of emails, having a clearer head.
When you leave this building, you just feel on top of the world. I honestly feel more productive, happier and feel like Iāve really achieved something.
That carries you through the rest of the day.
You used to go to the gym by yourself, how is that compared to coming and working with a trainer at U.P.?
Iāve had various personal trainers over the years, but itās been nothing like this.
It was not as intense, it was not as gruelling, but also the results werenāt there either. I would walk out of a session and feel like āthat was okay.ā
Here, you walk out of a session going āIāve really achieved something todayā and then it just sets you up for the rest of the day.
How do you feel going into a gym now?
Before coming to U.P., I had absolutely no idea what to do with myself in the gym.
But I feel now that Iāve been learning from these guys who are the best in the world, I feel more confident that I could go into a gym and actually structure my workout by myself, which is another great thing to take away from this experience.
Can you describe your diet before U.P.?
I wouldnāt say that I was eating particularly badly before joining U.P.
But what the whole experience here, and especially EatUP meals, has shown me is definitely about portion control and the amount of carbohydrates you should have versus protein.
Itās really been an education and itās something that I didnāt really track or think about before.
I wasnāt the guy to go and have burgers every day, but I put on weight very easily. So, obviously, as you get older, that gets harder, so itās really taught me how to eat well.
Scott feeling happier and more confident in slim-fitting clothes at a friend’s wedding in Spain.
How has your diet changed?
My diet has changed since starting my U.P. transformation really radically.
Because you get to know, especially if you get the EatUP service, the right amount of vegetables and the right amount of carbs and the right amount of protein, and thatās something I didnāt really think about before.
How did the diet change your energy levels?
The diet, for me, has been a huge part of it. Yes, Iāve been doing four really hard sessions a week, but I feel better, I feel more awake, and my skin is better.
I think it has been incredible. You donāt realise how much diet is really important.
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What challenges have you faced at work while doing this?
The thing about my work is that no two days are the same.
Obviously, the radio show is daily, but thereās other stuff around it ā there will be voiceovers, hosting corporate events, DJ sets at night, and sometimes I have to go abroad. It is sometimes difficult to fit it in.
But if you really want to do this, then you can do it.
It doesnāt matter how busy your schedule is. This feels like the excuse I used to make.
How have you dealt with these challenges?
You just have to plan what youāre going to eat, and when.
Sometimes Iāve been travelling and itās been quite a challenge. But youāve got to have it in the back of your mind that this is still ongoing. Just because youāre in New York doing some work for the weekend, doesnāt mean you can go to the burger place.
Itās a complete lifestyle change, but your trainer at U.P. will be completely supportive. They will be on top of you but they will also tell you what to eat and what is good, and I will always have that in my head, so that when I do go out, or if I am away, then I can make sensible choices.
What was your experience using EatUP?
My experience with the EatUP meals was great. Iāve actually had delivery services before from other companies and generally itās extremely bland and you donāt feel full.
Whereas with this combination of meals, I didnāt feel hungry and the meals are actually really tasty and really nice.
Actually, you donāt feel āIāve got to eat this now, Iāve got to eat that nowā. The food is actually really good.
Did you have any favourite meals?
My favourite EatUPĀ meals were Hake with Pesto and Soy-Glazed Salmon. Theyāre the best!
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How helpful was using EatUP during your transformation?
Using EatUP during my transformation was the best, because you donāt have to think about it.
In summer Iām so busy, so Iām like āwhen am I going to have time to prep that?ā
It just arrives at the gym or at your front door and it just makes it incredibly easy, along with the workouts, to follow the right meal plan.
What are the best things youāve learned about training that will help you maintain your results?
What Iāve learned about training here at U.P. is that itās not all about cardio, which I thought it was.
I was always wanting to lose weight and just thought I had to go on the treadmill a lot.
Itās made me realise how important weight training is, because the cardio is a lot less important than I expected. Thatās something I didnāt really think about before.
Scott in the zone doing heavy sled pulls at Ultimate Performance Mayfair.
Do you feel like the results you have now are sustainable?
I feel that the results I have now are sustainable if you make the right choices and if you commit to exercising and to eating well.
I am going to keep on top of it by continuing at U.P., because I donāt know what Iād do now if I wasnāt here!
Whatās next?
The future for me now is to continue at U.P. because now I know what they can do for me.
I know they can take me even further and I just want to be in the best shape of my life. And thatās going to happen.
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