I had been thinking about getting into shape for a while but being a regular at the gym and eating reasonably well most of the time I didn’t feel like it was all that important. However, I was quite stressed and would come home from work and crack open a few beers – this was making me feel sluggish and unhealthy.  It all came to a head when a visit to my local GP showed that I had high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It was then and there that I decided that I needed to change my lifestyle habits and begin to look after myself. I searched the internet for tips and ideas to start myself on the right path, I thought that the Body Blitz sounded like a great challenge and was exactly what I needed.

I decided to join Ideal Bodies Online, who provided me with some great programs that were not only easy to follow but fit in really well with my lifestyle.  Time is a huge factor for me; I spend 4 hours of the day travelling to and from work. I would schedule my workouts into my lunch hour! I found this a great stress reliever, it would help to break up the day and I'd come back to work feeling fresh and renewed for the afternoon. I made sure my lunch was packed the night before so I would be less likely to buy takeaway or eat something off the plan.

I found the first couple of weeks of the challenge quite tough – I had to form some new healthy habits and stop some bad habits! During the third week, I was no longer missing the things I thought I could never live without! I would limit my alcohol to my free meal on the weekend or if I had a social occasion.

I take part in martial arts classes 2 evenings a week, previously I would feel low in energy and find it hard to get the motivation to go. I noticed that my energy levels began to increase and I was feeling strong, fit and I even felt more coordinated once i began the program with Ideal Bodies Online.

I went for another check up with my GP and am happy to report that both my cholesterol and blood pressure has decreased.

I feel full of energy and stress free and am looking forward to a healthy happy summer!