After gradually putting on about 20kg to my normal weight, I decided it was time to do something about it. At my heaviest I was 75kg, and for being 5ft it really shows!

As I wasn't comfortable working out at a commercial gym straight away, I started doing my own little exercises in my garage. Punching the bag, skipping, box jumps etc was what I started with, and with my own version of healthy eating, I started seeing results.

I joined Fitness First a month or two after that, and have been a member ever since. Couldn't imagine not being a member of a gym, you really get addicted.

And the rest is history!

To me, working out has become such a part of my life that if I miss a day of training or I am sick, I feel extremely guilty! Although some days are harder than others to get out of bed, once I'm there I feel good that I did it. I love the way it makes you feel and I love when I start seeing my body change. It definitely has become a lifestyle!

My feature on Bodybuilding.com -
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/fitness-amateur-of-the-week-alana-has-taken-over-nsw.html