MARLENE’S STORY - 41 YRS
A little about you?
I am a 41-year-old mother of 2 teenage girls and a South African Chartered Accountant working full time as a Finance Manager. We have been in Australia for just over 6 years now, and yes, I still have my accent. I am not a morning person but need my 5:45am sessions for my sanity in life.
Since you have first started at Boss how do you feel you have progressed?
When I started all, I had in mind was losing weight and reaching a certain goal weight. I have realised that being healthy and fit is much more than a magic number or the perceived “ideal” weight. I love being able to push myself and being able to up my weights along the way.
How has this impacted your life?
My initial intention when I joined Boss in January 2020 only for a 4-week challenge to get fit for the upcoming hockey season. But something was different at Boss Gym compared to the other gyms have tried in the past. After the 4 weeks were up, I had to try and work out how I was going to fit hockey and keep doing my weekly workouts. The support and encouragement of the Boss Family that kept me motivated during lockdown, first with the Home Workouts and then the Zoom sessions.
I have so much more energy and my stress levels has reduced dramatically. I am feeling fit and love the changes I am seeing in my body. Building some “small” muscles for the very first time ever in my life.
What motivates you to keep turning up and training?
I love working out with the amazing people who made me feel part of the family from day 1. Plus, we have the best ever trainers you could ever ask for. I love the way they push me when I want to give up, making me better and stronger one session at a time. You cannot hide from Mia.
What advice would you give someone who is looking to start?
Just Do It.
It takes time, do not be too hard on yourself. You are in good hands and have the best trainers. Listen to your body and shout out if you need help.
Remember age and weight are only numbers, there is so much more to your fitness journey.
Once you are part of the Boss Family, you will keep on coming back for more. I have been part of the family for 1 year now but feels like I have been part of the family for decades.
Thanks Mia and Adam, Darcy, and Coop for what you are doing for each one of us.