One year anniversary of becoming a gym-goer, who knew!

I’ve been on my weight loss and health journey since April 2023. I lost quite a bit of weight with just being a bit more active and a deficit, with no specific exercise plan in mind.

In February of 2024, I decided to join my local gym. I had not been to a gym in at least a decade, and I had all the usual worries and anxiety about day 1, judgement, etc. I mainly joined because I had booked a sunny beach trip in May 2024, and I told myself I’d do a 3-month trial of gym to get more fit for my trip, and then see how I felt. I gave myself permission to quit after my trip if I wanted.

Well, here I am a year later, a converted gym-goer, I love it there. I feel strong and fit, it’s a very comfortable environment for me to be in. I’m not sure why it never took in the past, maybe it’s my mindset, maybe it’s just the right gym for me, but for whatever reason it has.

So if you are thinking about joining a gym or any kind of fitness, try it out. See how you feel. Maybe you’ll be a convert like me!

April 2023 - February 2025 https://imgur.com/a/0NnwkNf

(Note I do not tie my shirt up or strike poses at the gym, done strictly for this pic! :) )