How a personal trainer helped a Cheshire woman drop two dress sizes

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I can fit into jeans I last wore 9 years ago!!!

My fitness regime had been non-existent for many years. I found it difficult to find time for myself due to looking after a young family and working. Having tried numerous diets with no success, my weight kept increasing. I was very unhappy and I noticed that I was always very tired.

I decided to find a suitable exercise class but they didn't fit in with my hectic lifestyle, I decided enough was enough - I needed help to lose weight and get myself back in shape so I thought about using a personal trainer.

I contacted a personal trainer based in Cheadle Hulme for help.  John, my trainer devised my own training programme taking into account my fitness level and areas I wanted to work on.

Initially I started to walk, jog and then run to alternative lamp-posts followed by some  some floor toning exercises - it was really hard at first. I felt so unfit but my trainer kept me focused and kept me going - slowly my distance between lamp-posts increased. Within a few weeks my fitness was improving. I noticed how much I was looking forward to/enjoying the one to one sessions and how positive I had begun to think about the exercise programme.

My trainer has kept me motivated and has encouraged me - I was determined to increase my fitness and decided to push myself to extend my training by making sure I ran every day. I also bought my own fitness equipment. I look forward to running and I now make it a priority that I find time for myself. I enjoy going out - a chance to escape from the stresses of the modern world. I really enjoy the buzz from running.

My family and friends started to make comments on my appearance. Not only have I lost weight and noticed that my figure is a lot more toned, I also have a lot more energy, feel calmer and happier in myself.

I would strongly recommend using a personal trainer - my trainer has been a positive influence and has pushed me in the right direction. I have finally found something that I enjoy - my trainer has invested a lot of his time which has led me to gaining the confidence that I can succeed.

Without using a personal trainer, I would still be neglecting myself, stuck in a vicious circle, I now have a different outlook - something has finally clicked in my mind. I now will not go back to my old ways. I currently have lost two and a half stone in weight, 2 dress sizes and can now fit back into my jeans which I last wore nine years ago!!

This is the start of a journey towards a whole new me.

Anne Dell

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• Comment by: AnneDell 18 November 2010 - 21:45

  Since my story was published on Cheshire Life I have taken part the A34 Alderley Edge Bypass Run and raised over £200 for Seashell Trust. This was only made possible through the support and advice of my personal trainer, John Preston from Cheshire Personal Trainer. Thank you very much for all your help.
  Anne

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