I joined the gym late last year in December, I think that I was helping them pay their mortgage for a while.

I decided finally to get a Personal Trainer and we worked on my goals and what I wanted to achieve by going to the gym.

My goal at the time was to go to the gym three times a week.

In February I was on long service leave from my job and I did get to the gym a few times and then I went back to work and things sort of stalled.

My turning point- I had a session with my trainer one morning at 5.45 am. Yes, read that again 5.45 am. Well, this morning he didn’t turn up (there was a confusion about the day) so I thought I am here so let’s do a workout. It was the push I needed.

I am grateful for the day mix up as this started me on my gym journey

I am now finishing week 4 of going 3 times a week and I love it.

I get up at 4.45 am have my coffee and then get ready.

I am at the gym at 5.45 am on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.

I am loving it.

I have noticed that I am getting stronger, I have put my weights up on most of my exercises.

I have also planked for 5 minutes and 8 seconds.

This week I am going to try to plank for 6 minutes, aarhh.

Now just letting you know that I am not doing it for weight loss, I am wanting to get fit, tone up and for my mental health.

I am enjoying taking some time out of my busy day and spending time on my self-care.

Self-care is my word for this year and yes it is a work in progress.

I will share more soon.

Tracey