Amie is a client at Include Fitness who came to us wanting to improve her fitness, lose weight, and feel more confident in herself again.
The Challenge
Before working with us, Amie was carrying extra weight and knew her fitness and cardio needed improving.
Getting started felt difficult, not just physically, but mentally too. Even with support around her, stepping into training felt intimidating, and she lacked confidence in where to begin.
She wanted to make a change, but like many people, taking that first step felt like the hardest part.
Why She Nearly Didn’t Start
Like many of our clients, Amie struggled with confidence at the beginning.
She felt:
- Self-conscious about her weight
- Intimidated by the idea of training
- Unsure if she would be able to stick to it
Even being in a gym environment felt daunting, but she knew deep down that something needed to change.
The Turning Point
Once Amie committed and got started, everything began to shift.
As the weeks went on:
- Her fitness and cardio improved significantly
- She began to feel stronger and more capable
- The initial intimidation quickly faded
Most importantly, once she started seeing progress, her mindset changed, and she wanted more.
What once felt overwhelming became something she genuinely enjoyed.
The Results
In just 6 months, Amie achieved:
✅ Over 5 stone lost
✅ Significant improvements in fitness and cardio
✅ Increased strength and confidence
✅ A complete shift in mindset towards training
✅ Now preparing for her first HYROX event
Here’s what she had to say:
“Fitness has definitely improved… massively. There’s still a way to go, but yeah—it’s a big change.”
“When I first started, I was 5 stone heavier… it was daunting and I felt self-conscious. But that soon disappears once you get into it.”
“Once you start seeing results, you want more… you’ve just got to go and give it a go.”
What This Means for You
If you’re feeling unsure, self-conscious, or intimidated by starting, this is exactly where Amie was.
Fast forward 6 months, and she’s:
- Lost over 5 stone
- Built real confidence
- Training consistently
- And preparing for a HYROX event, she once thought was impossible
The hardest part is starting.
But once you do, and you have the right support, structure, and community, everything changes.