Feeling very sorry for myself it was my daughters bday and what did I go and do skip yes guys I skipped and I have completely screwed my muscle up in my calf there was a massive pop I’m covered in bruises and decided chocolate cake was my best friend so looking for ideas on home exercise as I can barley weight bare on my leg

January time my BP was fluctuating around the 170/98. I was put on ramipril. I've always had low bp so was quite a shock and a bit of a wake up call. My dad and uncle both died in their 60s of cardiovascular related problems.. I joined Everlast and started pottering around at the gym, trying to eat better although wasn't counting. Randomly asked Ethan for some help with some equipment one day and realised I could probably do with some additional support so signed up with him very, very recently. My BP today is down to 122/76, my pulse around 74. This means a lot to me because I was devastated when my dad passed away suddenly and would hate to do that to my kids. The more I learn and try the better I feel about walking into the gym. January i was a bag of nerves. I'm hoping to reduce my bp a little more but mostly focusing on the weight loss to improve my overall wellbeing. I'm so pleased that even though it took me four months to speak to anyone at the gym at least it was Ethan who has already been amazingly supportive of my goals 😊

Walking around this Beautiful city I have been achieving 23k steps a day. Please feel sorry for my poor feet. Susan

Today marks a big milestone: I’m officially 52% of the way through my journey to lose 6 stone - that’s 3 stone and 2 lbs down since January. It hasn’t always been smooth. Just three weeks ago I hit a rough patch and seriously considered quitting. But instead of spiralling, I stuck to the system. I didn’t gain. I kept going. And that quiet persistence is what I’m most proud of. What’s worked? Chipping away daily. Tracking progress. Trusting the process. When I look back at photos and charts, I can see how far I’ve come - even if day-to-day it sometimes felt like nothing was changing. This time around feels different. I’m not “dieting” - I’m learning how to live differently. I still enjoy good food, even on holidays and special occasions. It’s just about making better, more mindful choices. I’ve even discovered a love of swimming, and I’ve set my sights on my first marathon in June - something I’d never have thought possible at 20+ stone! I’m doing this for myself, for my family, and for my future self. At the start, I wrote a letter to @Ethan Harris that outlined my “why.” That letter still drives me today as I head into the second half of this journey. Weekly check-in sessions are helping too, as is learning from others on a similar path. I’ve not been perfect - I know I need more gym work alongside the cardio - but this feels realistic to maintain. It’s starting to feel like my new normal. Thanks to everyone here for the encouragement and private messages. Onwards and upwards... three more stone to go!

So I told myself at the start of my joinery in January that I would never give up this is what I wanted and today I sit very teary as I’m 2lb away from 4 stone I’m in utter shock with myself and unbelievable proud of what I have achieved