Tanya J - Amazing!

A series of unfortunate events that spanned a couple of years and found me extremely unhappy, out of shape and in desperate need of change, was the catalyst for me to begin a program with Ideal Bodies Online.

My wonderful grandparents brought me up from the age of three, after my very young mother was tragically killed in a car accident. When my great-grandmother passed away, my world fell apart. At the same time I was having an incredibly difficult time with my then long term boyfriend, the man who I had hoped to marry and have a family with one day.

I was so preoccupied with things that my healthy eating and exercise regime had gone completely out the window. I ate and drank to feed my feelings. My visits to the gym were non existent. I put on weight, lost any morsel of ‘tone’ I had, and felt completely miserable and out of control. For someone who had always maintained a relatively good level of fitness and health, this made me so unhappy.

I was having severe anxiety problems and antidepressants were suggested by my doctor. As desperate as I was, I didn’t want to go down the path of medication - I just didn’t think that was right for me. I knew I had to stop this self destructive way of living and make whatever changes necessary to reclaim my happiness again - no matter what!

For the first time in a long time, just the thought of letting myself down was enough to get me through things I wouldn’t have previously. I made myself responsible for my own happiness again and in doing so, found out I’m a pretty hard taskmaster! The harder I pushed, the stronger I felt on the inside.

Initially I found managing my time quite hard. I work long hours and travel a long way to work. I wasn’t much of a morning person, so my early starts were a huge challenge. Now, I actually enjoy getting up early before the rest of the world - I find it quite therapeutic.

When I cut the sugar from my diet I felt cranky, tired and generally not nice to be around but after about three weeks I started to feel great. The workouts were getting a little easier, it wasn’t as hard to get out of bed in the mornings and I felt happier in general. I was noticing some small changes in the appearance of my body too.

I’m amazed at the many changes within myself that I have encountered from being part of this challenge. Not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. I’m not fighting myself anymore. I have the confidence to truly believe that I’m capable of doing whatever my heart desires. If you had asked me four months ago if I thought I could do this, and reach this point, without a doubt I would have said no. It just goes to show anyone can do anything…There’s such an incredible and incomparable strength that is gained from testing your capabilities.

Physically I lost only a few kilos but I lost 10 cm from my waist and hips, and 6cm from my thighs and have been told I look like a completely different person!

I found the Ideal Bodies Online Instant programs simple to follow and very importantly, adaptable to my individual situation. I thoroughly enjoyed this journey and have come out on the other side armed with confidence, happiness and health. What could be more valuable than that?