At 54 I Am Fitter Than I Have Ever Been In My Life.
I decided to get a Personal Trainer because my weight had ballooned out to an all time high and my blood pressure was at 190/110. Although my blood pressure was a concern, I was really very disappointed at the amount of weight I had steadily put on over about a five year period.
I was most unhappy with my appearance – I had always promised myself that I would never buy anything over a size 12 and here I was breaking my own vow and wearing size 16 tops and 14 bottoms.
With Kieran I lost over 15kgs in a few months, a steady, permanent loss and my blood pressure is down and even my cholesterol dropped.
In my ‘previous’life I was a very sedentary person, I never enjoyed exercise or gyms and I knew that I was going to need somebody beside me motivating and encouraging me along. The change in me has been enormous on so many levels. The most amazing thing is that I love exercising – it’s totally re-energising. You can be feeling very flat and then put in a 30 minute session with Kieran and you’re ready for anything. That was probably one of the most surprising things for me. My fitness level is awesome! At 54 years of age I really believe that I am fitter than I have ever been in my life. It’s an amazing feeling to believe you’re fitter than your children!
I am such a scaredy cat when it comes to anything sporty and have a fear of the ocean but last year Kieran took me surfing to achieve one of my life goals- to ride a wave! I even went snow skiing runs I never thought I could. I was thrilled.
My training sessions with Kieran have been wonderful because I just can’t believe the things I can achieve in a session and I’ve had my ‘doubting Thomas’ moments for sure, but always Kieran is saying I know you can do this Clare and he is always, without fail, right.
I have never had a problem with confidence but when you know you look good and feel good it takes you to a whole other level. Just writing this is sending those little endorphins through my body and making me happy just thinking about it! Imagine how you could feel doing it for real!
If you have been thinking about personal training/weight loss I really urge you to take the next step and just make it happen – it’s up to you – you have to decide – and you know what? YOU CAN DO IT!!
Clare Taylor