Nothing Is Unachievable
Recently I lost my partner of 17 years without any warning to a heart attack. From that day on my life had changed and there was nothing I could do about it. I could have lay down and died as well but I knew that was not what Brett would have wanted. So I threw myself into exercise to cope and keep busy and will never look back.
I used to say they were making the clothes smaller instead of admitting that I was getting bigger. I used to wear Brett's shirts which were 3xl and tights (no fitted clothes were allowed on my body). I started walking and after a while I started to feel good. Something in my mind clicked. I thought I also have to take control of my eating as well, but Brett used to do all the cooking. I wanted to change my life for the long term and didn't want to diet. I have to admit I thought it would be hard on my own
After losing Brett I thought to myself I need to get out and meet people and get my life and confidence back. I wasn't interested in going to a gym, but I wanted to meet people and have fun outside. I found Kieran's, Bootcamp and Run Group. This was the turning point for me I realised that I could do whatever I put my mind to and I did.
Kieran gave me so much confidence that I started doing fun runs even though I'd never run before in my life. I never felt better. To me it isn't about being fast or worried about coming last. It was just about finishing and the feeling you get. My biggest accomplishment was running a Half Marathon and yes, I did it in 2h 26mins. I have never felt prouder and I knew Brett would have been proud of me.
I have accomplished so much; I'm confident and have met some great friends along the way. There's no stopping me now and I laugh and smile again and people comment on how I look. To me it was never about losing weight it was just about feeling good again but I noticed my clothes getting a bit looser. When I first started I weighed about 95kg and now I weigh 69.6kg. I wear fitted clothes, buy smaller sizes and love my body now.
When people believe in you, such as Kieran did in me, and you believe in yourself, nothing is unachievable. I could go on and on about how good I feel and how much I enjoy my training with Kieran but I don't have the time but a very big THANK YOU Kieran. You were a big part to where I am now in my life. You believed in me.
Margie Maker