Date posted 08 Feb 2022
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My fitness and weight loss journey started 5 years ago when I was a full time parent to 4 children, both birth and adopted. Which comes with it’s own challenges and then a series of life events had left me unhappy, unhealthy and unmotivated.

Things changed when I made the decision to join the local gym not having a clue where this would take me or even what the result would be. I can say this was one of the best decisions of my life.

The gym became a life saver! Meeting new people, making new friends, gaining knowledge about the importance of having a healthy lifestyle, not just for yourself but for your family. The staff were amazing with their encouragement and smiles on their faces everyday as I walked through the doors was a big motivator.

The friendly community within Better was more important to me than the actual physical training. It made a huge difference to keep me coming back to achieve my goals.

As my health improved not just physically but mentally too I was able to lose 6 stone which opened up doors to pursue other goals. I joined the Police force as a special constable and passed the fitness test which was my biggest concern.

I then progressed to become a fitness instructor and now work for the very gym that helped me so much to heal and improve.

Whatever your motivation is…….Being a role model for your family? Improving your health? Heal from past traumas? Increase your self esteem? Don’t Give Up!