My friend asked me to be her bridesmaid and this kicked me into action when I saw myself in a dress. I didn’t want to look fat in her wedding pictures. It also kicked me into taking a look at my lifestyle, I was telling patients the risks of being overweight… but I was one of them. I thought to myself... How can I tell others about the dangers of obesity if I'm not following my own advice?

My biggest obstacle was my own mindset. I didn’t believe I could do it at first. I laughed when I first got told by Callum that he would help me lose weight and drop dress sizes. I thought at my age It wouldn’t happen. I was just happy to get a bit fitter

At first, it was hard to change what I ate and break all the bad habits I had become used to my whole life. Getting myself motivated to attend the gym at first was also hard, I always used that good old excuse that I don't have enough time. I can only manage to get there once a week and other silly excuses. Over time Callum helped me to break these limiting beliefs about myself and my situation

I dropped from a size 16 boarding 18 to a size 10 to 12. I feel a lot healthier and fitter than I ever have been in my life. My mental health is excellent, and if I feel stressed at work where I would usually turn to food or even alcohol, I now turn to the gym. I walk into the gym in a bad mood and walk out feeling so much better than I did.

I've developed a great relationship with my body and with exercise and now train at UF multiple times a week. I absolutely love it and I'm so happy that I took the plunge and made the decision all those years ago."

I finally realised I was doing myself no favours in the way I was looking after my health and fitness. I was always yo-yoing and my stomach never really changed, and this was a key factor of why I did any exercise plans, to lose a few inches. I never made any gains or achieved any consistent results. Plus over the years I had bought quite a few clothes that I couldn't really fit into without looking out of shape, and had probably only worn once, or never, and I really wanted to lose inches around my gut once and for all so I could actually wear them and look half decent. This was a big driving force for me wanting to find something that might work for once and for all.

The main obstacle for me was, I really didn't like exercise! I think this was why I always opted for two month style workouts, because I could just about handle it, knowing when it was done, I was done and it was finished. I also thought time would be an issue, with work and family commitments, so I had always dodged gyms for the exercise at-home format.

I've never felt better! I never thought I would ever say this, but I love going to the gym! The Group PT format is something I knew nothing about before universal fitness. It's such a fantastic way to exercise and I absolutely love it. I actually find it fun and enjoy it immensely.

I found that I did have the time for it once I had committed it into my lifestyle, now it's just a normal part of my routine, without it affecting my work or family whatsoever. I feel I am now in the best shape I have been in for a number of years, and my wardrobe has now grown considerably without buying a single thing...virtually all the clothes I hadn't been able to wear now fit me without my stomach protruding! I have surpassed my normal 'two-month' dedication to exercise with this format, and only see the future with this continuing. I have also developed a pretty decent level of fitness without even expecting it, so a definite added bonus!"