We asked Sarah... What had you tried before?

I think It would be easier to say what I hadn't tried before, but here goes. 1: Slimming world 2: Weight Watchers 3: any other strange concoctions of food that friends have tried and Have claimed to have lost a stone in a week   4: slim fast 5: slimming tablets 6: hypnotised to make me think I’ve had a gastric band 7: joined a gym and tried exercising on my own to lose weight , I could go on.


What were your concerns before getting started?

I know that JF family aren’t going to believe this, but I had no confidence before starting at james fitness, I remember asking myself “what are you doing, you’re going to make a right tit of yourself.” But because I’d already agreed to do a class, I didn’t want to back out, I was worried I couldn’t keep up with everyone, didn’t no what I was doing and could cock it right up, thought everyone will know each other and no one would talk to me . I couldn’t be further from the truth, within 5 minutes of walking through the door I felt comfortable, through the whole class I was shown what to do before doing it, everyone was laughing and joking, to the point that you forgot that you was working so hard, I was hooked. The feeling after was great, but it’s not just the exercise, it’s having someone explain that eating the right food without staving yourself and loosing weight slowly had been the real big thing for me, you definitely get the full package with James Fitness.

What results have you achieved since starting with us?

I’ve achieved so much, remember I’m the woman that was massively overweight, had never run in her life, unless it was for a bus . I’ve deadlifted and squatted more than my weight , I’ve run lots of 5k, 10k’s, 1/2 marathons, 4 x 20 miles and 3 x marathons, I still can’t believe it myself sometime.

What do you love about our gym?

I love everything about the gym, I love all 3 instructors, every one of the James fitness family, I love seeing new people come through the door, shy with no confidence and leaving with a smile on their faces when they have finished their first class, I love watching people lift heavier and grow with confidence as time goes on, but most of all, I love how everyone encourages you all the way the through the class. It is a gym for people that hate the gym.

Me in the peach top :)

Before joining JF I had tried most things. Every diet you can name, many different exercise videos and even joined a gym or two. My concerns before getting started with JF where that it was going to be another epic fail for me to add to my already long list of failed attempts to get fit and lose weight.

I worried a lot about being judged, not fitting in feeling stupid because I couldn't do the exercises. I joined the 28 day challenge convinced I wouldn't stick to it and I can honestly say I couldn't wait for it to end.

This was not because of all my original worries it was because i wanted more of it! I wanted a proper membership. I loved it.

Since joining JF what I have achieved has exceeded my expectations. I am physically, mentally and emotionally stronger than I have ever been in my life. I have learnt about the importance of exercise and good nutrition.

I have lost weight and kept it off.

When I first started at JF I couldn't walk up my stairs without getting out of breath. Now I can run.

There are many things I love about JF, The amazing coaches and the wonderful members but most of all I love that it is a place that is totally inclusive of all people no matter what your fitness level, size or background.

I love that it's not just a gym that cares about your money it's a gym that cares about you.