I joined Laura’s programme 9 weeks ago and wow. What a journey I’ve had. I’ve been wanting to lose weight for 3 years, I’ve done fasting, healthy eating, slimming world, nothing worked that I would stick to. I Struggled with my body and hated how my uniform was so tight I couldn’t fit things in my pockets. I seen Lauras Instagram on a whim and thought, well, let’s just see. That phone call made me cry (big up our Dave) because I wasn’t expecting him to be so lovely. He actually wanted to help, co-incidentally Laura had a similar story to my own and for the first time ever I felt I could do it. Laura has been so good with me. She’s not just been there for dieting, gym, and the actual weightloss bit. She’s been there for every hurdle I’ve found, with placement and working and assignments, she’s given me more support with student nurse life than with anything. I started with her the week I started my final placement, with two assignments due in, still working every weekend and trying to live my life. I would honestly say it has been one of the most stressful times of my life. I haven’t always been the gym, but for Laura that okay. She was so proud of me when I used the machines for the first time ( it took 8 weeks due to anxiety) and she made me enjoy going cause I knew what to do as I’d watch the videos of what to do in the car so I didn’t panic. She’s not really a coach to me, she’s been one of my biggest supports and she’s kept me consistent l, more accountable to myself and motivated me to be better. I’ve lost 9.1kg in 9 weeks. My uniform is baggy, none of my clothes fit, and mentally I’ve struggled by I’ve come out the other side so much stronger mentally and slimmer too. It’s not been a diet. It’s changed my whole life. I don’t have a single regret other than not being brave enough to get help and not put my faith in her earlier. I’m excited for the person I am now, and the person that I will become with Laura’s help.