kate ostryhon-lumsden
Kate has been self employed for 32 years and has always had a hectic schedule with a busy real estate business going from appointment to appointment. This caused her to put what she knew was important, her own health, on the back burner and feeling increasingly less fit.
Although Kate has a busy work life she has always been concerned about her health staying active walking, doing yoga, golfing and curling. She has also joined G&M twice in the past, once participating in step aerobic classes and the other time attending with a friend, but when her friend moved out of the area she stopped going. Again, work took priority and her health and fitness fell behind.
More recently, Kate’s daughter who works with her and Kate’s niece started with personal training at G&M Fitness.
“I finally realized that if they could work going to the gym into their life, so could and so should I!”
“My goal was to lose weight but also increase my strength.”
Kate says it was time to stop talking and thinking about getting to her ideal weight and start doing something consistently to get there. Kate has had this goal for probably 20 years she says but always felt like she was too busy to fit regular workouts into her schedule. She also felt like she didn’t really know what to do at the gym, how to use the equipment properly or what kind of routine to follow.
“Turning 60 gave me the wisdom to finally put my health and fitness as my #1 priority!”
Kate was getting frustrated with nuisance injuries and tired of being overweight. It was time for a change.
Since beginning the personal training program Kate now knows she can fit workouts into her schedule and treats it with the same importance as any other appointment.
“I love the feeling of accomplishment and time out from a hectic schedule. Many times I am rushing in for my training session but then know the next hour is just focused on one thing. I always leave feeling more calm and ready to continue my day. I now feel comfortable in the gym and know what to do.”
Kate has had great success. Over the last 4 weeks she is down another 4.5lbs and overall has dropped over 9% body fat since beginning!
“I do have a lot of people noticing that I have toned and lost weight. That is encouraging to me to stay the course!”
Kate is most proud of being able to stay the course and being consistent.
She also shot her best round of golf ever recently, a 94, and attributes that to her training program as well.
“I truly enjoy working out and have committed to continue with the 1 on 1 training program.”
Going forward Kate plans to add a third workout on her own each week outside of her 2 weekly personal training sessions and knows that it will help accelerate her goal.
“I have found a slow but steady weight loss so I know that I need to stay focused.”
Kate believes that had she not started her personal training program she would still be at the same point she was for the last 20 years… clothes not fitting well, feeling frustrated with her weight and having more nuisance injuries.
“Just get started. You are not too busy, you are not too old, just make the commitment to yourself and do it… not for weeks but as part of your life routine!”
Congratulations Kate on all of your success so far and creating time for yourself in your busy schedule! Your story is a huge inspiration. Keep up the great work!
