2014.

So here it is, January. The beginning of the year, and for me, the beginning of lots of exciting plans for the year ahead. 

Lots of people fall into the trap of 'New Years Resolutions' and empty promises, but one thing I am proud of myself for is my drive to achieve the goals I set for myself and I won't stop until I do. 

I am very lucky to be beginning the year on several highs. The first being the decision to take on a weekly night course to train to be a GP referral personal trainer, specialising in obesity patients and weight management. I will begin with my level 2 fitness instructor course and then branch off to take on the GP referral course and extra studies in nutrition and weight management. 


Since losing weight and developing a passion for fitness I have struggled with the support and I have always given out any advice and tips that I can adequately give. The truth is, I want to help people, I want to help people just like me who struggle with who they see in the mirror and the best way to do this would be to develop my knowledge as much as possible. 

I'm not entering into the industry lightly, I am aware it is competitive and I am aware I am going to have to work very hard to get there, but I'm not doing it for the money, or the fame, I'm doing it because I believe I have the life experience that will help sympathize and motivate people into achieving everything I have and more. 

I am also proud and privileged to be coached under the watchful eye of Jason Corrick, former Mr Universe, who is local to me. I think online personal trainers can achieve amazing results, but for me online lacks the strict direction that I need to push myself to my limit. I believe with Jason's help and my determination I will be able to push my body and achieve amazing results, I will also benefit from his mentoring and advice during my studies. 

Aside from fitness, for me, this year is about learning to love myself. I am my own worst enemy at times and certainly my biggest critic, but with new challenges, goals and support I am learning to rebuild the mental foundations I poorly laid as a teenager. 

People continuously ask me if I plan on competing, and I still stand by what I have said before, it just isn't for me. I am training to compete with old me, to build something I am proud of, to look in the mirror and be proud, but most importantly for the immense feeling of satisfaction when I do. It's a hobby, my own personal piece that can't be taken away. 

I also want to meet a lot of inspiring people this year and train with as many passionate people as possible. Other people's determination is infectious and can be highly motivating in the gym and in life.Every day I watch people on their own fitness journeys with immense admiration and excitement towards where they are heading.

To those competing this year, I wish you all the luck in the world. Especially my boyfriend Ben, who's own motivation and commitment makes me prouder every day. 

To those just beginning their fitness journeys, good luck to you too.

I was where you are a few years ago, thinking it was all too difficult and that healthy was too far away to grasp but I did it, I made the change. 

Although I may not be where I want to be, it's because I hit my goals, I set new ones. Once you start to see results and reap the rewards of your efforts, you will become addicted to the good feeling too and like me, you'll never look back.