I realised that I'm never going to get decent running times when I'm effectively carrying 20lb of excess weight. I also realised that I hide myself under baggy, unflattering clothes. Its time to hold my head up and get out into the world. (Jan 2012)

Now I've dropped the weight but still don't have the muscular strength or development to be as fit as I want and look like I want. So that's the phase I'm embarking on now (Aug 2013)

The depression got a lot worse but now I'm doing much, much better! I've just started at a new gym with a new programme and I'm working on my diet. Determined to lose 2 stone! (Nov 2019)

I like the feeling when you know you're doing a move correctly with weights or you've hit a goal.