I AM Magazine Issue 22 Oct. 2015 1 | Page 16

CONTRIBUTED BY PLUS FITNESS TAREN POINT nything is possible with a little hard work and dedication. Colleen knows a struggle better then anybody. As a Mum, Grandmother and Wife, she runs a very successful Personal Training business out of Plus Fitness Taren Point and somehow finds the time to keep track of her own health and nutrition while providing support to others. And, the results speak for themself. Over an 8 month period, Colleen dropped a huge 40kgs and changed her life forever… how? She joined a gym and finally took the challenge. “To cut a long story short, I lost over 40kgs in 8 months! To fast track my transformation journey, I joined a local gym recommended by a very close friend! My main goal for joining this gym, was to win their 40 day focus transformation challenge! The prize for the best female was $5000! In my true competitive spirit, I dropped a whopping 17kgs in 40days (a record that still remains unbeaten from a female at this gym!) and might I add, a Nana with both knees needing complete knee replacements, thyroid disease, high blood pressure - and I was going through menopause! For many years, I was unable to do lunges, squats, or even skip, and I certainly didn't foresee myself doing box jumps! Yet today, 2 years since my transformation, I can do all of those pain agonising tasks! All of the health issues that I had are no longer a problem. I am completely normal and do not suffer from any of those symptoms! Did I win this challenge and take out the Prize Money? Hell yeah! What was my secret? Hardcore discipline! 20% Exercise, 80% Clean Eating and 100% Mindset and food preparation! I was very disciplined with my food and workout regime! I certainly didn't eat less, I ate more: 5-6 meals, smaller portions and I was smart with my food! I also invested in a couple of Personal Training sessions per week.” - Colleen. TOP TIPS FROM OUR TOP TRAINERS 4 Simple Rules 1 Never go three days without training. 2 Workout at least three times a week 3 Never miss a Monday 4 NEVER GIVE UP Colleen “Trust the process, don’t expect overnight results .Consistency is the key and results take time.” Talitha “Make sure you have sufficient rest and recovery, as it is just as important as the exercise itself.” Mark “Never underestimate a good warm up before training and a cool down after training.” Brent “We can’t wait to see the end result of our fabulous first fifty!! And look forward to many more successful challenges to come.” We are here to cater for all your fitness and nutritional needs, no matter what your age or your fitness level. To help kick you off , mention this article and we will give you your first week free plus you will receive a free Fitness Assessment/Personal Training Session on us obligation FREE!, if you do decide to join our Fitness Family then we will also slash the joining fee down to $49. Plus Fitness Taren Point 1 Koonya Circuit Taren Point 02 95258828 At Plus Fitness Taren Point 24/7, we have just undertaken our first 8 week challenge with an amazing 50 plus people the taking plunge! We know sometimes this isn’t an easy task, with a majority of people siting a lack of direction and not having enough time to complete their fitness program. If this sounds like you, perhaps a challenge within the gym could be for you? For a small upfront fee, you get the support and guidance of an experienced Trainer, taking the guess work out of nutrition and work out routine. You also get the added benefit of knowing there is a whole bunch of people slogging it out just like you are. You can learn so many amazing things that will stay with you long after the challenge has ended, continuing to help you on your fitness journey. Our Amazing team of Trainers didn’t want our Clients to do it alone and have also signed up to do it right along side you .They know how you are feeling every step of the way. Colleen dropped 40kgs in 8 months!