Barbara Bricknell

After 6 weeks with Vision, I have lost 6kgs! I am seeing an improvement in my muscle tone, sleeping better and feeling really positive that my dream of getting back to the way I was 10 years ago is actually achievable!

2020 was a year like no other. And like most people, I had to make adjustments in many areas of my life with my main focus of supporting my family as they made their own adjustments with work and school. As 2020 came to a close, the universe decided to throw me a curve ball and in the space of a week I was diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis and was scheduled to have a total thyroidectomy a week before Christmas. The operation was successful and my recovery went well, but what terrified me was not knowing how my body and my metabolism was going to react to not having a thyroid and to all the new medications. A very good friend had started with Vision about 18 months ago and had just achieved her big goal, and I remembered her words 'It's not like other gyms' and 'They help you with everything!' So, I decided to take charge of things and came in and talked with Chris, and signed up. After completing the nutrition sessions and getting the all-clear from my doctor, I began the training sessions. So, here we are, 6 weeks later and I have lost 6kgs. I am seeing an improvement in my muscle tone, sleeping better and feeling really positive that my dream of getting back to the way I was 10 years ago is actually achievable. I am so fortunate to have the support of my husband and two teenagers who help me schedule my workouts around work and family life. And a huge shout out to Amanda who encourages and guides me with small and doable challenges in each and every studio session.