Working 70+ hours a week, feeling rundown and burning out, a tire had developed around my midrift. I was looking tired, pale, quite frankly I looked ill; like death warmed-up. I needed a change.

I decided to take control.
I changed my job.
I changed my lifestyle.
I found work-life balance.
I found the gym.

It makes everything in life easier.
Going for a country walk - no problem.
Climbing a large hill - I'll race you to the top.
Carrying shopping - let's buy more.

It also improves that general feeling of self-worth.
Confidence is boosted by clothes hanging off you the way they're supposed to.
You look in the mirror and although you can see where you want to improve, you can also see how far you've come.