“Don't wait 20 years like I did.”

Interviewer: First, just say your name, your age and how long you've been coming here.

Debbie: My name is Debbie Lynn, I'm [age unclear] and I've been coming to Unique Results now for 15 months.

Interviewer: Fantastic. And what was it that made you join in the first place?

Debbie: If I'm honest, I was sitting there between Christmas and New Year in 2017, feeling awful, overweight, and I just knew that I had to do something about it. So I googled gyms in Chelmsford and read up on lots of places. This place stuck out for me because it specialised in the over-forties, and I had little confidence going anywhere else. I'd tried other places. So I sent a message, Steph rang me back the next day, and the rest is history.

Interviewer: What have you benefited from being here? What's happened to you, or how do you feel since you joined?

Debbie: So much. Obvious things: I'm healthier, I'm fitter and stronger, and I work out regularly. I haven't done that for 20-plus years. If you'd have told me that 14, 15 months ago, I'd have probably laughed at you. I've lost weight, which is fabulous. I feel better in myself. But I think some of the unexpected stuff is just my sense of wellbeing. I just feel better about myself, my mental health, my approach. Lots and lots of things.

Interviewer: So if anyone was sitting on the fence, thinking about coming down but they weren't sure, maybe they were nervous, what would you say to them?

Debbie: I would say don't wait 20 years like I did, sitting on the fence. Be brave, take a deep breath and just do it for yourself. Just take that step and do it. Come and have a look, come and have a chat, and make a decision based on that.

Interviewer: Thank you very much.

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