My Story (so far) - Robyn Hopton

One of the hardest things l had ever done was to walk in the door at MY TIME GYM. I had watched the MY TIME GYM open and kept walking past it for a couple of years before l decided this was the time and walked in the door. I was met by the ever smiling Marlene, who explained everything and showed me around the gym, (how daunted l felt as l had never been in a Gym before)

Marlene’s manner was so encouraging and helpful that l sat down and filled out the paperwork and joined up immediately, having walked in the door l felt l needed to keep the momentum going and not back out. While sitting filling out the forms l wondered if l could afford to do this and when would l find the time and then l decided how could l not afford to do this and the time was found by speaking to me very supportive husband, John, we worked out what time was available and put it on the calendar. For over 12 months now l have kept to this routine and this l feel is a large part of the success l have achieved to date.

When l first started l could not do any of the exercises for even the one minute required, and Marlene and l had lots of giggles over the fact that every tine l tried to do a sit up my boobs ended up around my neck nearly chocking me, thankfully those days are long gone and l now add different exercises to my workout on a regular basis. It has not always been easy and there has been a time or two when l contemplated if it was really worth it to continue, especially when l injured my knees. But again the very supportive staff at MY TIME encouraged me to continue and Narelle & Simone modified my workout to include weights and boxing (which l never tried before) and light walking on the treadmill, this continued for several months while my knees healed. The by-product of that is l now have fantastic arm definition.

Thankfully l did not quit then or l would not be where l am now.

I have dropped an amazing 24kg’s and over 80cm’s so far, along the way l have participated in 4 Biggest Loser Challenges which are a great boost with weight loss and also provide great Family friendly recipes as well as encouragement from the fantastic MY TIME staff and other MY TIME clients.

I have gone from a very unfit and sedentary person to a fitter slimmer version of myself who can now achieve anything she wants and my mind is now in the right place where my motivation is now second nature. My success is in a major part due to what is now my extended family all the staff at MY TIME GYM who are always ready to assist in a new exercise or the encouragement to try a heavier weight or just a word or two of how well you are doing.

MY TIME GYM is now located in a new bigger gym and there are more machines and floor exercises and even a Sauna so there is more variety available and l have finally realised why people love going to the gym as it gives you such a tremendous boost both mentally and physically.

My family and friends have also provided the best incentive for me to continue my weight loss journey and to reach my goals with all their encouragement. My goals do not seem so unachievable now, just one small step at a time.

Without the fabulous staff at MY TIME and their helpful advice l would never have made it this far, thanks to all the MY TIME STAFF.

My Story - Anne

I received a flyer in October about another Gym opening in Mornington. Normally I would throw them away but this one caught my attention, it was well presented and colourful. For the next couple of days I kept reading it and finally phoned and made an appointment.

I was very sceptical and nervous, because of a health problem I have that was holding me back, which made me reluctant to join another gym. However as soon as I walked in the door I knew that this gym was for me. I was met with genuine smiles. I was shown around the Gym and given a good explanation about the various equipment and classes.

I have tried many gyms/classes in the past which were generally a case of once you pay you are on your own.

How appropriate is the name MY TIME! We are all so busy with children etc we forget about ourselves and now we can say THIS IS MY TIME.

The staff are amazing, they have helped me to overcome concerns I have and gave me so much confidence in myself. I have also met terrific people at the gym. I would like to say to all the ladies out there, believe and you will achieve. The staff are wonderful, they encourage and listen to you, teach you to use the machines correctly and help you to stay focused. I look forward to the fortnightly weigh ins, as it gives you an incentive to keep going and to believe in yourself. Don’t be discouraged if maybe one week you have not lost any weight or maybe put on a kilo, which happened to me. I wanted to smash those scales! They explained to me that this can happen as your body is getting used to the changes you have made and you are toning and building muscles.

I have had a busy life as a wife, mother and now grandmother, but my name is ANNE and now I have MY TIME.

I have now lost 7.5kg and 38cm. It has been a nice slow weight loss, no overnight loss as it is advertised – “lose 8 kilos in a week” with other methods. Well that can be done if you chop off an arm or leg!! As they say it won't happen overnight but it will happen. (Well apart from chopping off your arm/leg)

If you feel you have days that you cannot be bothered going, tell the staff and they can team you up with a buddy (love that it is like being back at school) then you can encourage one another and compete against each other, it is very fulfilling. I was introduced to a buddy Joanne. We were so compatible and I consider her a dear friend.

Whoops have to go now as I am going to the boxing class because it is MY TIME.

Thank you Melanie, Elly and Linda.