Get to know Andrew
Name: Andrew Manser
Age: 29
What quote do you live by?
Regret is not when you could not finish what you started but regret is when you do not start what you could have finished.
Tell us one thing about you that surprises people?
I play sports better known in Canada - lacrosse and ball hockey.
What is your guilty pleasure?
I love a Terry's Chocolate Orange.
Which 3 adjectives best describe yourself?
Calm, resilient and determined.
Which 3 people, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party and why?
Thierry Henry- My all-time favourite footballer, a true arsenal legend.
My performance nutrition teacher (Sam Blacker) - He inspired me to pursue a career with nutrition and exercise sciences highlighting I had a great strength and passion in this subject. I would like to catch up with him and talk about everything nutrition and physiology related.
Uncle Neil - He passed away before I graduated: I would like to tell him how I am getting on and have a conversation about science one more time.
What inspired you to want to help people through their transformations?
When I started further education, I found it fascinating how nutritional and fitness strategies can play a role in both the physical development of athletes and the overall health of individuals. When my understanding of this area grew, so did my passion. When I was given the opportunity to put theory to practice being part of the National Diabetes Prevention Programme (NDPP), my passion grew further observing the real-life changes which can occur, learning that even small interventions can make a large impact on overall health. My ambition is to help people achieve their desired goals, regardless of the barriers faced.