David Lloyd

My Story by Sarah Taylor

With mid-life fast approaching and my three teenage children growing up, I was unhappy with my weight and in a rut. I joined David Lloyd and soon met Josh. He prescribed a personalised gym routine and a healthy eating plan to follow. I thought I will give this my best shot! I saw results straight away which spurred me on even more. Josh recommended I join the lose and shape up course which was excellent and where I made many good friends.

At times it has taken a lot of determination and will power to stay on track but Josh has been there fully supporting me all the way, offering many words of encouragement and praise. For me, I’ve needed that discipline of having a personal trainer and being answerable to someone.

Having reached my target weight I then began toning my body. Sessions in the gym are fun and I compliment these with engaging in as many of the group exercise classes as I can. What a social life I have! I am so proud to have dropped two dress sizes and be a size 10.

Josh is an excellent coach, and through all that I’ve learnt – to eat healthily and exercise correctly, I cannot see that I will ever slip backwards to where I was before. As I reflect back on the past few months I realise just how far I have come. Every aspect of my life is better, and I can’t thank Josh enough – What a team!

Goals I have achieved

I successfully reached my target weight of 10 stone 3lbs (from 12 stone 8lbs) and continued to lose weight shedding a total of 21kg or 3 stone 4lbs to date. I set myself a target of achieving a six pack, my body is now toned all over and my core looks great. More recently I have taken up running and can cover a distance of 4k in 24 minutes. My fitness level is the best it has ever been, so I’m always looking forward to that next challenge!