I found it difficult to get through the day without feeling tired, especially helping my daughter at her livery yard each day it meant being shattered by the evening.

It was then that through the NHS that I took their advice to change my lifestyle, having been a sportsperson representing my country at swimming, I needed something that gave me a goal and discipline to change things around.

After researching a number of gyms, Ady Watts had the type of set up that looked right for me. My introduction was a 6 week induction going through the different sessions.

I’ve now found the sessions that are right for me and fit my personal schedule, 2 small group sessions and 1 team training a week.

Over the past few weeks my weight has come down to 95.7 kilos and I’m now off the diabetes watch list, I have better mobility, I don’t get tired during the day, I feel in myself more confident and the little things that proved difficult are now run of the mill.

I owe much to Ady Watts and the staff who have helped me all the way, it’s something I will definitely continue with.’