Throughout high school and college, I was always physically active.
- I liked to go for a run, ride my bicycle, play volleyball and rock climb.
I never had to worry about what I ate or my weight. After I got married and had three kids in less than five years, my way of life changed dramatically. There was no longer time to workout or play sports. Taking care of the kids was my priority. I found it impossible to lose the baby weight, and I was very unhappy with my appearance. I couldn’t fit into any of my clothes and my confidence suffered. As the kids got a little older, I tried different diets and workouts without any success. I’d gained so much weight, I no longer looked or felt like the same person and I became depressed. My husband arranged for me to meet with a personal trainer. I didn’t know what to expect and was a bit intimidated. However, the initial consultation set my mind at ease. The trainer asked me all sorts of questions about my daily routine, eating habits, concerns and target weight. We discussed the activities I used to enjoy and my demanding schedule. The personal trainer then sent me to see a nutritionist, who provided a day-by-day meal plan. Along with the starting a fitness regiment, I changed my way of eating. I began to feel better within a couple of weeks. By the end of the first month, I saw a change in my body. Every time I showed up for my workout session, the personal trainer had me step on the scale and measured my body fat. Tracking those numbers was great motivation. Every little success made me even more determined to achieve my goals. Although I am now back down to my college weight and feeling really great about myself, I continue to meet with my personal trainer.