No time for herself
Brenda is 37, works full time and is raising two young children: a five-year-old and a one-year-old. Her main motivation was getting back into shape after the birth of her second child. She tried to do it on her own first, eating a bit healthier and fitting in some exercise where she could, but without real structure the results never came.
Getting a proper trainer
So she decided it was time to invest in herself: get a proper trainer and commit to coming to the gym on a regular basis. She had never done any weight training before, so the whole approach was new to her, and that is exactly why she wanted a professional to guide her through it rather than keep guessing on her own.
I think the most impressive one is the waist girth, it went down 20cm over 3 months.Brenda
The numbers
In total, Brenda lost 9kg, more than she ever thought possible in the time frame. The number that surprised her most was her waist girth: down 20cm in 3 months. She describes the result simply: she feels like a totally different person.
More than the scale
It’s just been life changing, like in all aspects. It’s not just my health, but I feel more energized.Brenda
Brenda calls it the best decision she has made. The change reaches well beyond the numbers on the scale: she has more energy to spend with her kids, and feels more effective and efficient at work, not just healthier.
Advice to other mums
We always prioritize our family, our kids, our work. But really we need to do it for ourselves and not for anybody else. And it’s totally worth it.Brenda
Her advice to other mothers, especially working ones, is to stop making excuses about time and start making it for themselves. Families, kids and work will always come first by default, she says, but investing in her own health first has made her better at all three.
Everyone makes excuses and says, ‘I don’t have the time.’ Stop making excuses, do it for yourself and make the time.Brenda
Coached at ATP Personal Training Singapore
