So I started training with Casey in January 2021. Prior to this I had just completed a 6 week online intensive training and diet plan, which got results and I had loads of support but I wanted more but at this point we were still in lockdown.
So all my workouts were done in my front room after a day’s work (may I add) and my place of sanctuary had a yoga mat in place of a nice rug and dumbbells decorating the floor. But I stuck with it (even when my delightful child wanted to join in but only got under my feet at any given opportunity).
Anyway, back to the point. I was more, I wanted my living room back! I needed someone to help me carry on and to help me make this more of a lifestyle change – a change for the better.
I have done many a diet plans in the past, fat club (sorry shouldn’t call it that) I meant to say weight watchers and slimming world, which work to a degree but you get to your ‘’goal’’ then fall off the wagon and back to square one. Well not this time sunshine, I said to myself whilst stuffing in a big mac.
I’ve always been fairly active doing pole fitness, equestrian sport, walking etc. even been known to go on a run on an extremely rare occasion but I had never been in a gym. It was something I wanted to get into because I then decided I wanted rock hard abs (cue eye roll) so I would definitely need someone to help me and to advise me on improving my nutrition.
Cue Casey. The little ray of sunshine that kicks me into touch and puts up with my moaning face and profanities on a weekly basis at our face to face PT sessions. So for the last year (nearly our first anniversary, time fly’s when ones having fun) I have been attending the gym for my weekly PT sessions. Which, as much as I moan on and complain, I really do enjoy the sessions. It’s not just a workout for me anymore, its more than that! Its friendship, support, its being around likeminded people all with different goals who support and encourage you every step of the way and celebrate the small wins with you. It’s time for me.
I’m finding that I’m always learning, not just about exercise and nutrition but about myself. How to accept myself, what I’m capable of, my strength, not just physical but mental strength as well. It’s not all about those rock hard abs I referred to earlier. I have realised I don’t need visible abdominal muscles to be worthy or liked and accepted in society. That being healthy and how I view myself is more important and Casey has been instrumental in this process and offered me support whenever I’ve needed it.
I feel more confident in myself, don’t get me wrong I still have the occasional wobbly and I still get ‘gymtimidation’ when I go to the gym alone but I’m working on that with Casey’s help and with the help of the friends I’ve made.
I feel the confidence I’ve gained is showing itself in other areas of my life and the physical changes are helping improve other fitness activities I like to do, especially in pole fitness.
The 80/20 approach to my nutrition is realistic for me and I’m able to stay on track better than other diets I’ve done in the past. I find keeping on track with food one of my bigger challenges.
This health and fitness journey I have embarked on is one I intend to be on for the long haul and I’m so glad I started. To become healthier, happier, strong and more confident. To become the best me I can be.
