The Years I Lost Myself
The stress slowly built. Exercise disappeared. I was drinking too much, constantly exhausted, burnt out. I reached a point where I barely recognised the woman looking back at me: physically, mentally and emotionally.
I wasn't always this woman. At 46, burnt out from years as a nurse, teacher and mum, I walked back into the gym and changed my life.
The stress slowly built. Exercise disappeared. I was drinking too much, constantly exhausted, burnt out. I reached a point where I barely recognised the woman looking back at me: physically, mentally and emotionally.
One day I made a decision that changed everything. I walked back into the gym, not to lose weight, but to find myself. That single step became the beginning of an incredible journey.
Over two and a half years I rebuilt far more than my body. I found discipline, confidence and self-respect. I stopped drinking. I competed in four bodybuilding competitions across two seasons, earning podium finishes in every event, and the physique I'd dreamed of since the 90s. But what I gained was greater than trophies. I gained my life back.
I became a competitive Hyrox athlete, racing in Solo, Mixed Doubles and Relay divisions, consistently earning podium finishes within my age category.
One of my proudest achievements: qualifying for the Hyrox World Championships alongside my mixed doubles partner, after earning our place through the Asia-Pacific Championships.
Now I'm preparing for another challenge: completing my first Ironman 70.3. At 53, I genuinely believe I'm stronger, healthier and more capable than I've ever been.
Whether you're navigating menopause, returning to exercise after years away, or chasing your first finish line, I'd love to help you take the first step.
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