Finally found results

After spending years of jumping from one fad diet and ‘health kick’ to another, with no lasting results, Laura Priestnall got the incentive she needed after being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a condition that can make falling pregnant extremely difficult. Laura was advised that changing to a low GI diet, to control her insulin levels, and weight loss could improve her chances of conceiving.

That was the motivation Laura needed to change her attitude towards exercise. She now looked at the health benefits, rather than purely weight loss. Knowing that a weight loss group or gym membership wasn’t going to give her the direction and encouragement she needed to succeed, she decided to join her local British Military Fitness (BMF) group in Brighton.

I WAS NERVOUS BEFORE MY FIRST CLASS

Laura says, “After looking at the BMF website I was very nervous as to what I’d let myself in for. I’ve always led a fairly sedentary lifestyle and was quite unfit, so my first session was daunting to say the least!

IT WAS ALL WORTH IT

The group were supportive though, and the instructor encouraged me during the whole one-hour class. The first few sessions were tough, not only for my body but also my mind - in terms of having the motivation to put on my trainers. But, it was all worth it. I could not believe the improvement in my fitness after just two weeks.

“Over the next year I discovered a passion for exercise that I never knew I had, I loved my BMF sessions and my outlook on being healthy changed completely. It was hard work but I saw a real difference in my body shape, weight and fitness levels.”

I LOST TWO AND A HALF STONE, AND FELL PREGNANT

Over the course of her first year as a BMF member Laura lost two and a half stone, dropped from a size 16 to a healthy size 12 and most importantly, fell pregnant.

“I’m now the proud mum to my son, Adam and I feel very lucky to have him”, said Laura.

Laura’s motivation hasn’t stopped there though, since having Adam she is back at BMF and continues to enjoy it. She’s also competed in gruelling challenge events, as well as completing her first 5km race.

“I’m happier and healthier than I have ever been – thank you BMF!” - Laura Priestnall

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