Lisa Fay

This year, I was able to focus on myself and set in motion my goals of losing weight, getting fit, and retraining for a new job. Often, I had driven past the Frenchs Forest Vision Personal Training sign and pre-decided that this was where I would join because it was conveniently located. Previously, I had a reasonable level of fitness and went to a private gym. However, circumstances changed, and my fitness became a lower priority. Over the past six years, I have been a carer for my mother, a role that began prior to COVID. Living with her and being able to work full-time remotely. Then, at the end of 2023, I was made redundant due to organizational changes, and at the end of last year my mother transitioned to aged care.

My Birthday is in January, and signing up to the gym in that month this year was the easy part. However, the first photo, weigh-in, and bio-scan results were a reality check that my body was older than my actual age of 63. But you need to start somewhere. My trainer, Alejandro, has greatly assisted me on my journey over the past five months with my diet and fitness. Plus, all the trainers and other members make me feel so welcomed when I walk in the gym. I’ve lost weight, am still on track to reach my goal weight, and my fitness is gradually coming back. I have learnt how to record my meals in the Vision app, and how to hit my daily protein, carb & fats, and the best food options for my goals. Also, attending a Shopping Tour earlier on was a great help, and I gradually worked out the staple grocery items that work for my mealtime planning.