Most programs fail because they hand you a generic workout, ignore your nutrition, and expect you to figure out the rest. They don't account for your schedule, your lifestyle, or the fact that motivation alone doesn't last.
That's not a you problem — that's a bad program problem.
Defined Bodies is built differently.
Because not that long ago, I was there too.
I know what it's like to avoid your own reflection. To get dressed in the morning and feel dread before the day has even started.
I know the Sunday night feeling. The “I'll start Monday” promise you've made so many times it doesn't feel like a promise anymore.
I know all of it. Not because I've read about it. Because I lived it.
At my heaviest I was 85kg and a size 14. I tried everything — calorie counting, cutting carbs, restriction diets that always ended in a binge. Gym memberships I barely used — because walking in felt like walking into a room I hadn't been invited to. I wasn't lazy. I wasn't lacking willpower. I just didn't have the right support.
Every time I fell off, the voice in my head got a little louder. You always do this. You have no discipline. You're never going to change.
Then I looked at a photo of myself and saw it clearly. Not just how I looked — but how I carried myself. The embarrassment. Wanting to disappear. That was the moment I decided it was my turn.
In 12 months I lost 20kg and dropped four dress sizes. But the number was almost the least interesting part.
I stopped avoiding mirrors. I started saying yes to things I'd been quietly declining for years — invitations, photos, a day at the beach. The constant noise — what do I look like, what are they thinking — gradually turned down.
And in that quiet, I found something I hadn't had in a long time. Myself.
I became a trainer because I wanted to be the coach I needed when I was at my lowest. The women who need this most have convinced themselves they're not ready yet. That they need to lose weight before seeing a trainer.
You don't. That's exactly what I'm here for.
I hold a Certificate IV in Fitness and have spent over 10 years in the fitness industry helping women across Perth and online lose weight, build strength, and finally break the cycle of starting over. But the credential that matters most to me is the 50+ women who no longer avoid their own reflection.
I share this not to impress you, but to show you that I know this path. Every part of it.
Training Options
No matter where you start, the goal is the same — lose weight consistently, feel confident in your body, and build habits you can actually stick to. Choose the option that fits your lifestyle.
Best for accountability
Train face-to-face with me at Doherty’s Gym in Perth. You’ll get hands-on coaching, real-time feedback, and the accountability of having someone in your corner who knows exactly how to push you.
Best results
The best of both worlds. Train in-person when you can, follow your program online when life gets busy. Flexibility without ever losing momentum.
Best for flexibility
Get the full Defined Bodies experience from anywhere in the world. Your program, your nutrition plan, and your coach — all accessible through a personalised app, wherever you are.
Best results
The best of both worlds. Train in-person when you can, follow your program online when life gets busy. Flexibility without ever losing momentum.
Best for accountability
Train face-to-face with me at Doherty’s Gym in Perth. You’ll get hands-on coaching, real-time feedback, and the accountability of having someone in your corner who knows exactly how to push you.
Best for flexibility
Get the full Defined Bodies experience from anywhere in the world. Your program, your nutrition plan, and your coach — all accessible through a personalised app, wherever you are.
The Process
No commitment, no hard sell. An in depth consultation with a movement and strength assessment, so I can see where you're at and show you exactly how I'd approach your training.
I'll build your personalised training program and nutrition plan from scratch — designed around your body, your schedule, and the results you actually want.
Within weeks you'll feel stronger, more in control, and finally confident you're on the right path. No more guessing. No more starting over. Just consistent results.
What Clients Are Saying
Don’t just take my word for it. Here’s what my clients actually say.
Bec
“Sammi really takes the time to understand your body and goals. Nothing generic here. She fixed more of my muscle imbalances in 6 weeks than I managed in 2 years of gymming. It's completely tailored, and if something doesn't work she's more than happy to change it.”
Ann-Marie
“Sam has been my coach since mid-2023 and she's been such an integral part of my fitness journey… I've learnt so much about myself, my capabilities, nutrition and self care through her. 10/10 would recommend. She is really one of a kind 💜”
Raquel
“Sam is such a wonderful coach! I feel amazing after every workout. Her guidance and support along the way has been unmatched. We have a great laugh, she pushes me past my limits and the results are there to prove it! She's amazing!”
Kara
“4 weeks in and I've dropped 6kg. But honestly the bigger win is the mental clarity. No more brain fog, no more anxiety about food or the gym. Coach Sami doesn't just train you, she supports you through life's stresses too. THANK YOU 💪”
Georgia
“Sammi is the perfect balance between supportive and pushing you to your limits. She made me feel so comfortable in the gym, always showing me new things and teaching me about nutrition and understanding my body's cycle. Love this girl!!”
Dina
“Training with Coach Sami has been an amazing experience. She's friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable, but don't let the laughs fool you, she's tough when it counts. Every session is challenging, motivating, and actually enjoyable.”
Himesh
“Training with Coach Sami has been one of the best decisions I've made for my fitness journey. She's knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely supportive. She knows exactly when to make you laugh and when to push you beyond what you thought you were capable of. Every session challenges me to be better, stronger, and more disciplined.”
Articles
Evidence-based advice on training, nutrition, and the mindset behind lasting weight loss.
Training
Wondering why cardio isn't working? Here's why strength training matters more than you think.
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A sustainable approach to eating less without hating every meal or bingeing on weekends.
Read article →Mindset
It's not discipline. It's not motivation. Here's what's actually going on, and how to break the cycle.
Read article →FAQ
Your first strategy session is completely free — no commitment, no awkward pitch. Just a clear plan and a real starting point.
I only take on a limited number of new clients each month to make sure everyone gets my full attention.
