At the start of my fitness, health, and weight loss journey, my main motivation was my kids. I remember the time I realised that I HAD to take back control of my life; it was an afternoon at the park with my husband and kids. My husband was running around and playing with the kids on the playground, and I was stuck sitting on the picnic blanket, unable to get up physically, let alone climb the play equipment. My journey started that very next morning. I got up, fastened my shoes on, put my two babies in the pram, and went out for a walk. I started with 20 minutes each day, and slowly as I was able to, I increased the time. I was so motivated that nothing stood in my way. That was until the weight stopped coming off; this was when I knew it was time to step things up and join a gym.