“I’M FEELING AND MOVING IN WAYS I NEVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE AND THERE’S NO END IN SIGHT” SAYS BUSY MUM OF 4 WHO FEELS YEARS YOUNGER
FIND OUT HOW KAREN DOUBLED HER ENERGY AND BEGAN REVERSING THE AGEING PROCESS
I was 38 but, felt like 70.
I was severely overweight, which caused daily aches and pains all over my body that sapped my energy making me lethargic and well, grumpy.
I don’t know If you’ve ever felt this way?
I was just in a really bad place both physically and mentally.
It got so bad at times I didn’t have energy to play with my kids
I felt like it was all pointless like there was no getting better. I’d given up on life.
I knew something had to change.
But, when I used to think of gyms?
I had an image in my head of everyone in them being Buff.
All full of muscles doing a million burpee’s. Such a depressing mental picture
Where it would be yet another failed attempt at making a change that I’d let myself down on because I simply didn’t fit in.
I thought I’d be judged for being overweight.
I though I’d never be fit enough or, “good” enough
I had images of being the biggest one in there. Not being able for anything. The thoughts of being humiliated in front of a gym full of people were a worry.
But none of that frightened me
As much as staying the way I was.
I’d had enough of that and wasn’t prepared to live another day that way feeling powerless and doing nothing about it. I prepared myself for the experience
Comforted myself with “It will all be worth it in the end”
“When I used to think of gyms I had an image in my head of everyone being buff and full of muscles doing a million burpee’s.”
KAREN ATHREFOLD
But nothing could prepare me for what actually happened
From the first day I walked into Elite;
I wasn’t judged.
I didn’t look out of place
I wasn’t in a room full of young ones. But, most of all the biggest shock was;
I was listened to.
That’s ^^ what stuck out most
“They really listened so they could understand me as a person first, before we went anywhere near the gym floor. Then everything the guys did with me was tailored specifically to my abilties, my needs and, my lifestyle.”
When we did hit the gym
The coach was right by my side
Instead of being humiliated and looking stupid, I had someone looking after me every step of the way, showing me exactly how to do what I needed to and on a programme built specifically for and tailored to me.
It was nothing like a big commercial gym
Where you’ve young lads throwing weights around or taking photos of themselves for Instagram. I was surrounded by people just like me.
Im not going to say it was easy
Because we did do some exercise
Which was a shock to my body in the beginning. I woke up the next day aching. But It was different to what I was used to.
This wasn’t pain from inactivity
And my body breaking down and giving out.
This felt like I had awakened muscles that I hadn’t used in years. More like shaking off the cobwebs and somehow that felt “good”
Over the next month I made sure I went 3 times each week like they recommended.
“Just 3 hours a week is all it takes to make new habits that over time begin to wind back the body clock.”
KAREN ATHREFOLD
BOOK YOUR 28 DAY TRIAL
1-2-1 Consultation. So we find out exactly what you need and want in terms of your health and fitness.
Two 1-2-1 PT sessions, So you get the full support of a coach when starting your fitness journey.
A specific program built around your needs and ability.
28 days of expert coaching in our private gym in Blackrock
Access to over 30 small group sessions, so you can book what time is convenient for you.
Nutrition support that meets you where you are at. Nobody wants to give up what they enjoy or, live on chicken and broccoli for weeks
Train alongside people just like you; experience training in a small group, with individualised coaching and attention
“I was walking up feeling fully refreshed, re-energised and ready for the day …I hadn’t felt like that in years.”
KAREN ATHREFOLD
To me the “turning point” if you like
Was when I wanted the weights I was lifting to go UP
And it wasn’t about the numbers on the scale and my own physical weight anymore.
It was; “WOW I’m starting to feel stronger”
The best feeling I’ve ever felt is feeling strong and, to feel that way I don’t get it from anything else. So I started to focus more on that
And every week I could see I was getting stronger cause I was able to lift a little more weight than before, So I started to focus so much more on those numbers cause I could see those numbers increase week by week.
And the by product of that was my energy returned fully, my weight came down as well.
All while I was focusing on just getting healthy.
If you’ve read this far and if any of this is making sense to you?
Then I want to tell you the catalyst for change that inspired me so that it may help you too.
Every day is a chance to turn things around. So why not chose today to start
You know those assumptions everyone makes everyone makes when they come into a gym and believes that everyone looks a certain way and behaves a certain way? That’s not the case here.
You’ve a mix of loads of different people and abilities
We all just have a laugh
I never thought I’d say this about a gym but this place isn’t any normal gym,
I’m feeling and moving in ways I never thought possible and there’s no end in sight.
I’m improving on a weekly basis . The weight loss aside and yes I am proud of it (down 19kg / 42lbs / 3stone) I’ve found a love in lifting and feeling strong.
When I started I could barely lift a 7kg dumbbell. I’m now deadlifting 95kg, will see the 100s club this week, squatting 35kg
I wouldn’t have achieved what I’ve achieved without the support of the wonderful coaches at Elite, the gym buddies that make the sessions fun and full of laughs and also my hubby for joining me on the journey.
I really hope my story can inspire someone to take control, the same way. Give it the 28 days, i’m pretty certain your only regret will be you didn’t do it sooner.
BOOK YOUR 28 DAY TRIAL
1-2-1 Consultation. So we find out exactly what you need and want in terms of your health and fitness.
Two 1-2-1 PT sessions, So you get the full support of a coach when starting your fitness journey.
A specific program built around your needs and ability.
28 days of expert coaching in our private gym in Blackrock
Access to over 30 small group sessions, so you can book what time is convenient for you.
Nutrition support that meets you where you are at. Nobody wants to give up what they enjoy or, live on chicken and broccoli for weeks
Train alongside people just like you; experience training in a small group, with individualised coaching and attention
JASON KANE
Im Jay, Owner of Elite,
I've been coaching for over 13 years. In that time I've trained people from every walk of life you can imagine so, whatever you’re struggling with, I've seen it all before. I know exactly how to meet you where you’re at and I'm ready to support, direct and, guide you every step of the way.
When you're ready? I look forward to working with you.
