Welcome back :) apologies in the delay in this one :) its been pretty busy around here to be honest. Setting 2020 targets for the business, putting plans in place for another family holiday. Looking at future growth and expansion but I had time to sit back and really think hard on this one and to be fair another insight into some people I get to help, be around was overdue for a blog, so we are going to meet the mother and daughter duo that is Annette and Libby. Sit back and get comfy and enjoy this one.

Wow, well where do I start with these guys, maybe with a massive thank-you for choosing me to be the one to help them be fitter, healthier, and stronger. Annette has been a part of we built from the very start with our group fitness, her first session was one we will never forget as we needed to call an ambulance… Not only was this on her first session but this was my first session as a group trainer and to say the least I was freaking out major as she laid on the ground telling us she would be fine, you see Annette forgot and my first learning curve was to make sure we are aware of any and all medical conditions (mentally and physically) so with Annette lying on the grass at Meercroft we waited for the ambulance and by the time they arrived Netty was back to her normal self, but we learnt that day and from then on 0 Burpees for her I mean never ever ha-ha but that's not what makes Annette a valued member of what we have built, it's her solid commitment not only to her health and fitness but to her life overall. You see Netty is a very busy individual, a mother, a wife, an employee, and helping her husband with the business they have, plus they live a fair way out of town, you know the distance where most people would always 99 out of 100 times would say I can not come to tonight kind of distance but 99 out of 100 Annette would work in town, go home and pick Libby up and turn around and come back to group and be on time, from this I grew a large, very large amount of respect for her and the level of commitment she showed for her health and fitness not only for her but for her daughter Libby together these two make up so much of what our group is about :) Family Feels. Annette is also very much like Gaye when it comes to telling me how it is when it is, recently I decided I may play Football again, she said you know you don’t have to ask us if you want to move time slots etc just do it, it’s your happiness and your business :)

Annette you are an incredible human with so much to give, your commitment is second to none with everything you do. We love having you around mate, thank you for choosing TSF!

Libby, Libby, Libby, where do I start, Netty asked me if she could join us not very long after we started, and I was more than happy with that just like with Declan, if these guys wanted to be a part of what we were doing and were going to benefit from it then I am always going to be ok with kids joining in with their parents on a health and fitness journey, not many parents can or will involve their kids and that’s just another unique quirk about TSF age, size, fitness level is never discriminated so as I said I was happy for Libby to be a part of our group and you know what…… She fit like a glove, she fit in and has always been treated as one of us from day at only 13 going on 14 at the time she was very much above her years in age, never seen as a kid or teenager in the group but just as another amazing individual on her own journey with her mum. Libby is funny most of the time, she is confident, fun and pretty damn competitive, she is like her mum gives 100% the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree lets just say that ha-ha but the thing I have enjoyed most is watching her grow in confidence over her growth into a young adult. I am so proud of her for the things she achieves and I feel so privileged that she chooses to share with me her successes when it comes to Cross Country, Athletics Carnivals and even more so when she makes the Inter-High team for like 99% of the events. Libby takes no crap from anyone and I mean anyone, if she has an issue you’ll be the first to know, and she will tell you herself. She is competitive in nature and is driven to achieve her best at the things she enjoys doing. Recently she opened up and told me she applied for the Student Representative Council for next year, this is amazing, and she might not see it or feel it, but she is a natural leader and I hope she gets the gig because she deserves it more than anyone.

Libby if you read this I want you to know mate, I am so proud of the person you are becoming. I am so happy that you have decided you want to be a mechanic when you leave school, no matter what you do, you will excel at it, you will exceed all expectations set before you and just know we all believe in you 100%

I don’t take what I get to do for granted, every day I get to surround myself with people who are amazing, they all have the desire to just be a little better than yesterday, they all have the desire to just be strong enough, healthier enough and fit enough to get through life. It is a privilege to be a part of these guys lives and journeys, it is a privilege to call these people my friends and to have them a part of something truly amazing.

Annette, Libby, Thank you !! For your outstanding commitment to not only me but to yourselves, you guys are a huge part of what we have created and I hope people who read these blogs/insights get to understand that because of you guys TSF is a place of inclusion, a place of love, fun and fitness and that we strive to ensure everyone has the right to be FIT, HEALTHY & STRONG

I look forward to sitting back and watching you both continue to grow within your Health & Fitness :)

This Amazing Mother & Daughter Combo!!

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