My Story

Weight loss isn’t ever something that happens overnight, I am testament to that. By trading the yo-yo dieting and lack of exercise for the Fitness Maniacs lifestyle, I have lost over 30kg’s and kept it off! Having experienced weight issues from childhood through to my mid-30’s, I was finally motivated to make a lasting change. I had never had a problem following diets, and losing weight came easy, but the problem was that most of the weight would creep back on after every dieting spell.

I wanted to increase my fitness levels and be able to run short distances, but the thought of going to the gym was far too daunting! The wake-up call came at 35. I had grown tired of being uncomfortable and battling to find clothes that fitted me properly. Special occasions had become my worst nightmare because I never felt good in any outfit I wore. I avoided having photos taken because seeing myself was too upsetting.

In January 2009 I walked into a gym for the first time, signed up with a personal trainer, and the rest is history! My trainer educated me on the fundamentals of functional training and healthy eating practices. At the same time, I fell pregnant with my second child and with a newfound appreciation for gym, I trained throughout my pregnancy. I was back at training 2 days after the birth of my daughter. I never gained a single kilogram in my pregnancy and I managed to maintain my starting weight. Just 2 months after Katy was born, I had lost 18kgs and I lost a further 6kgs in the next 2 months.

I’ve made a commitment to myself, to never stop improving. I continue to train at least 5 times a week, and although I still have some weight to lose, I’ve maintained my weight loss since 2009 and continue to lose in small, sustainable amounts. I will never stop setting goals for myself and I am amazed at what I can achieve with determination, perseverance and a great support system.

In November 2009, I joined the Fitness Maniacs Team and participated in my first 12-week Transformation Challenge in January 2010. I attribute my 6kg weight loss over 12 weeks to the lifestyle changes I made and seeking out healthier food options. Prioritising gym sessions became incredibly important, because as a mother of two, a wife to David and a business owner, I would’ve found any excuse in the past to miss training sessions.

 Now, fuelled by a fitter and slimmer version of myself, my personal motto is “No Excuses!”