About Anita

In my younger days I used to be a healthy size 14, however over many years of life, work, stress and depression, coupled with bringing up two children on my own, the weight crept on. By my mid 40’s my weight had reached almost 17 stone. I used to buy baggy clothes and say I was happy in my body, looking back I can see I wasn’t. 

By Christmas 2009, when I didn’t fit into some gifted XXL Christmas snoopy pyjamas I decided things had to change, it was time I became fitter and healthier. 

To begin my transformation I started walking everywhere, I incorporated it into my weekly routine alongside swimming and a healthy diet. I gradually noticed small changes. Once I was more comfortable with my body, I gained confidence to join fitness groups.  

I was then introduced to Nordic walking and with further encouragement power walking and fitness yoga.  

After 2 years of healthy eating and walking I reached 11 stone and fitted comfortably into size 12-14 clothes. 

Now, more than 10 years after the Christmas pyjama incident I am an Outdoor Fitness Instructor, helping others achieve their health, fitness and wellbeing goals.