We received this beautiful message from one of our long term members Sandy Lee, we just had to share it 💙
Hi my name is Sandy, I’m 65 years young.
And this is my story:
I’ve been at this gym since 2002, my second home/family. I walked or wobbled into the gym early 2002 at my heaviest weight: 125kgs. Wanting help to lose weight for my upcoming wedding in Oct 2002, I lost 27kgs with the help of a Personal Trainer until she left. I then found my current Personal trainer Sheree. God bless you darling, you’re my inspiration. We’ve travelled a very long road together. It’s been a hell of a ride over these years.
Life throws many curve balls at us and I’ve had to overcome many struggles: A brain tumor, (that was a major for me on a daily basis), the ending of my marriage and then losing my mum. I’ve been hit by a car, ripping my rotator cuff and a broken scapular in two places. That was pretty horrific and I’m still recovering from it. (basically it was a botched surgery 2017)
Recently over the last couple of years under the knife again with three total knee replacements (as one got infected). I remember I was a very sick girl at the time. I took a little time out for recovery. I walked back into True on crutches, fat and feeling very sorry for myself (Jan 2020). Seeking out my girl Sheree, asking her to help me. I remember what she said on that day: I got you, I’ve got your back and you’re not alone. So again, I started. Slow at first with the training because of my many injuries. With the encouragement of my trainer and sheer determination, I’m now seeing results. I feel stronger everyday and I’m thrilled with the results. There’s still a lot of work in front of me, but I’ve got this!!! Health!!! ……In mind, body and spirit.
I think at the end of the day, what I’m saying is: Never give up. I still have my moments. Even when life throws curve balls, I still turn up, I do the hard work, I get it done.
I empower all of us to put one foot in front of the other and keep moving. We all have a story, we will get to where we want to be if that’s what our heart truly desires.
I love our gym, the girls, and the team. Because we are REAL women with determination and a plan.
Thank you Sheree and True for being there xxx
