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Mike Macdonald │ Fitness Coach for Gay Men 🏳️‍🌈

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Hi, I’m Mike, an online fitness coach for gay men 🏳️‍🌈 I thought it’d be fun to share 10 things that you might not know about me!⁣⁣
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#𝟏, 𝐈’𝐦 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞⁣⁣
My biggest skin care tip = apply sunscreen 2x/day & get a prescription for tretinoin (a medical-grade anti-aging retinol)⁣⁣
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#𝟐, 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐭⁣⁣
I don’t have a weight loss transformation story, I started weightlifting when I was 15–16 because it felt like the right thing to do, I wanted to be healthy, and feel confident from a young age.
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#𝟑, 𝐈’𝐦 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐉⁣⁣
I gain energy from solitude & deep 1-on-1 convos. I value direct and intentional communication over small talk, abstract ideas & facts over emotions, and plans over spontaneity.
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#𝟒, 𝐈’𝐦 𝐚 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫⁣⁣
I play Overwatch 2 for a minimum of 1–2 hours per day, have played in a league, been to live events, and met the game’s Game Director.
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#𝟓, 𝐈’𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞⁣⁣
My boyfriend Clarence and I met on Hinge in August 2020 and have been happily together for 4.5 years.
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#𝟔, 𝐈 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐉𝐞𝐞𝐩⁣⁣
I bought a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in 2013 and love taking it on the road and the cliffs off in the summer. Cleaning it brings me joy.
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#𝟕, 𝐈’𝐦 𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐨⁣⁣
I’m intensely determined, private, and loyal. Maybe I’ve mellowed but don’t cross me again, you won’t have to worry about it ;)
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#𝟖, 𝐈’𝐦 𝐠𝐚𝐲⁣⁣
Omg, I’m kidding you know that. But I came out at 25 and knew from the age of 8. Being in the closet and coming out impacted me deeply and my worldview indefinitely.⁣⁣
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#𝟗, 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐊-𝐩𝐨𝐩 & 𝐈 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞⁣⁣
I started listening to K-pop in 2018 and dancing at DanceLifeX the following year.⁣⁣ and have been listening to K Pop ever since!
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#𝟏𝟎, 𝐈’𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫⁣⁣
I definitely used to strive for excellence at the expense of joy. While I still have goals, I find myself seeking peace, joy, rest, and the present moment, not just striving for the next achievement.⁣⁣
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Is there something from this list that surprises you?⁣⁣
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Coach Mike 🏳‍🌈 taken in Toronto, Ontario by @mikeamacdonald

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COMMENT ’READY’ 🚨 LIMITED SPOTS 🚨
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If you’re an gay guy 🏳️‍🌈 and you’re struggling with …⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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❌ Not knowing what workouts to do⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
❌ Not knowing what to eat or how much⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
❌ Gym anxiety, or your relationship with food⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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… and you WANT TO —⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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✅ Lose 10 lbs + fat or gain 10 lbs muscle⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅ Feel healthier, stronger & more confident⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅ Feel more comfortable with your shirt off⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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.. then Pride Fitness was made for YOU.⁣⁣⁣
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What you’ll get …⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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▫️ Personalized workouts for home or gym, tailored to your experience level, injuries & equipment available⁣⁣⁣⁣ so you feel confident at the gym⁣⁣
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▫️ Personalized calories, macros & a meal plan tailored to the food you enjoy, your lifestyle and budget⁣⁣⁣⁣ so that you can actually follow your meal-plan long-term⁣⁣
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▫️ 1-on-1 access to me, your coach, and my VIP community to connect with positive and highly-motivated LGBT men ⁣⁣⁣⁣so you feel supported in your fitness journey⁣⁣
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▫️ Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly check-ins for accountability and support, depending on your preference, availability and your budget⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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This program was thoughtfully designed for gay men 🏳️‍🌈 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬, those who 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤 or 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐞𝐝 or would 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 working with an 𝐋𝐆𝐁𝐓 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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If you’re interested and want to know more, comment ‘READY’ and I’ll reach out to you to see if we’re a good fit!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Coach Mike 🏳️‍🌈⁣
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#fitnesscoach #gaycoach #lgbtcoach #weightloss #buildmuscle #healthylifestyle taken in Toronto, Ontario by @mikeamacdonald

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PETER LOST 90 LBS 🤯🔥
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Today, I want to celebrate my client Peter and his success in his fitness journey!
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When Peter came to me he weighed 265 lbs and was struggling with⁣⁣⁣
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❌ Staying consistent in meal tracking⁣⁣
❌ Finding time for workouts in a busy schedule⁣⁣
❌ Not making the best food choices when eating out⁣⁣
❌ Dealing with setbacks from injuries and recovery⁣⁣
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Over the last two years, Peter has ..⁣⁣
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✅ Lost 90 lbs total⁣⁣
✅ Hit 4+ workouts weekly⁣⁣
✅ Tracked meals through holidays⁣⁣
✅ Overcame injuries without quitting⁣⁣
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But what makes his story special is that he didn’t wait to be “finished” to start loving who he is — he learned how to celebrate himself through the process.⁣⁣
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▪️ Trained through shoulder and tendon pain⁣⁣
▪️ Built real gym confidence and strength⁣⁣
▪️ Learned to feel proud shirtless⁣⁣
▪️ Created sustainable habits around food⁣⁣
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Drop a 🏳️‍🌈 in the comments if you want to work with me to get results like Peter!
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Coach Mike 🏳️‍🌈 taken in Toronto, Ontario by @mikeamacdonald

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physique update july 2026 taken in Toronto, Ontario by @mikeamacdonald

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As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to value authenticity over attention⁣⁣
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Saying what feels true to me instead of what people want to hear⁣⁣
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Working with clients I feel aligned with over serving the masses⁣⁣ for more money
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And after both my parents died a year apart, at 37, it was a sobering reminder that the timeline to live true to my values is not forever⁣⁣
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I stopped explaining myself when it wasn’t necessary⁣, accepting that I’ll be misunderstood
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And started speaking up when I was being disrespected or times I felt my voice needed to be heard
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Younger me carried so much of the burden when others were falling short⁣⁣
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I’ve taken the weight off my shoulders and I’ve put it on the ground behind me⁣⁣
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Your past doesn’t need to define you forever⁣⁣
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And you’re allowed to evolve, even if it means not everyone is coming with you⁣⁣
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Time for a new chapter⁣
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📸: @clarence.creates taken in Toronto, Ontario by @mikeamacdonald

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If you’re not taking progress photos you’re running blind and here’s why 👇🏻 ⁣
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Isn’t it interesting that we go on vacations with a plan and directions to get there but when it comes to losing weight and gaining muscle, a lot of people will try to do it without that same kind of plan or roadmap to get there⁣, doing everything at random and with no directions
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Think of progress photos like checking every day or every week to see if you’re going in the right direction or not on your map⁣
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This is important because our bodies don’t have a live GPS⁣
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By taking progress photos (whether it’s fasted in the morning or post-workout) you can compare today to last week or a month ago and draw a through-line chronologically⁣
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If you’re seeing progress, you should be able to use a time comparison to estimate how long it will take for you to reach your goal, and this process can be very motivating⁣
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For example, if you want to lose 40 pounds and you’ve lost 8 pounds in the last month and you can see that in your photos, then it can be very motivating to realize that your plan is working, and if executed consistently, you will reach your goal in about five months⁣
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One last note, if you aren’t seeing a change week to week in your photos, don’t beat yourself up because this will absolutely happen from time to time⁣
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That’s also information letting you know that one variable in your program needs to change whether it’s your calories, movement, etc, so take it as a signal and not a definition of you or your effort or your potential⁣
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If you need help burning fat and gaining muscle and you want a personalized workout plan, meal plan, and 1-on-1 support the entire way, comment “ME” and I’ll reach out to set up a call 🏳️‍🌈 by @mikeamacdonald

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comment ‘WORKOUT’ for my FREE WORKOUT PLAN for gay men 🏳️‍🌈 #gaycoach #gaymen #lgbtcoach #lgbtmen #fitnesscoach taken in Toronto, Ontario by @mikeamacdonald

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SAVE THIS 💾 FOR YOUR NEXT BACK WORKOUT taken in Toronto, Ontario by @mikeamacdonald

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Follow me for a results focused approach to fitness for gay men 🏳️‍🌈 #gaycoach #gaymen #fitnesscoach #gymettiquette taken in Toronto, Ontario by @mikeamacdonald

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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL — CALEB 🔥

Today, I want to celebrate the hard work and transformation of my client Caleb! (@islandboy4892)

Caleb came to me in December 2024 wanting to feel better, healthier and more confident, feeling more comfortable working with an LGBTQ coach. 🏳️‍🌈

Through his hard work and determination, Caleb was able to persevere through his busy schedule and difficult times halfway through the program and SMASH his goals to have a smaller waist, more defined shoulders and back as well as more chest and ab definition! 🔥

Since December 2024, Caleb was able to increase the weights in his compound lifts, improve his endurance and stamina, as well as gain ~ 5 lbs muscle! 💪🏻

I am so proud of you, Caleb, and hope to work with you again in the future! ❤️

Coach Mike 🏳️‍🌈 taken in Toronto, Ontario by @mikeamacdonald

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𝐊𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐀𝐓 & 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐓 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐄!⁣⁣
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I want to take a moment to celebrate 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 and his 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 in my program so far!⁣⁣
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Kevin wanted to 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐱 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬, but he was struggling with ⁣..⁣⁣
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❌ Staying consistent & getting results⁣⁣
❌ Knowing what exercises to do⁣⁣
❌ Staying accountable & not having a plan⁣⁣
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⁣But now, Kevin says he’s in the 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 and it’s 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐦 in the last few years!⁣⁣
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Since joining @pridefitnessto, Kevin learned ⁣⁣..
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✅ How to manage his diet⁣⁣
✅ Exercises at the gym & at home⁣⁣
✅ Consistency & fitting it into his lifestyle⁣⁣
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.. and he has made 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 since he started 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄. ⁣⁣
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His 𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫, he’s 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐭 and his 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫, which is what he wanted!⁣⁣
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Kevin said that his 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 in the way he looked after not seeing them for a while!⁣⁣
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Now, Kevin’s continuing to 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 while 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐍!⁣⁣
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Drop a 🏳️‍🌈 in the comments if you want to work with me to get results like Kevin!⁣⁣⁣
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𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘔𝘪𝘬𝘦⁣⁣ taken in Toronto, Ontario by @mikeamacdonald

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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: BRADLEY⁣
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Bradley joined Pride Fitness wanting to lose 35 lbs and gain muscle to feel a lil boost in confidence! ✨
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Since he had no injuries, access to a gym, a positive mindset and a great smile, all we had to do was focus on executing the plan! 🤷🏼‍♂️
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Though life for the next year and a half might be a little up and down at times (amen to that,) Bradley was able to take the tools from Pride Fitness and put in the work to achieve his goals⁣!
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I am so proud of you, Bradley, and hope to work with you again in the future!⁣ ❤️
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Coach Mike⁣ 🏳️‍🌈 taken in Toronto, Ontario by @mikeamacdonald

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