My story

Age	Year	Comment
0	1969	Born
11	1980	I was diagnosed with Epilepsy.
17	1986	The point in my life where the weight started to increase, due to a poor diet and becoming independent in the real world.
23	1992	Became a mum for the first time with my first born - Chantel. Chantel was born 8 weeks premature.
24	1993	Became a mum for the second time. Joshua was  still born and this affected my diet and lifestyle. He made me realise I was worth more than I thought.
27	1996	Became a mum for the third time. Jeremy was born 3 weeks premature. Even having babies I had complications such as weak cervix and group B strep. My cervix had to be stitched closed when I was pregnant with Jeremy, other wise I would have lost him as well.
28	1997	Became a single mum, divorced the childrens father.
30	1999	Met a new man - Peter - and began a new chapter in my life.
33	2002	Married Peter.
36	2005	Joined a gym, decided it was time to move some of this weight currently weigh 85 kilograms, not at all happy with my weight. Chose a really good naturopath, had a full scale of blood tests performed, the results came back stating that I had type-II diabetes, insulin resistance and a fatty liver
37	2006	(September) met with my gynaecologists and he advised that I had fibroid the size of a “football” due to high oestrogen levels which had been growing for some time, this was related to hormones, the fibroid was removed around the same time.
38	2007	April - Further review of the quarterly blood tests showed that I had an under-active thyroid. May - Started Training with Steve Willis I also discovered as a result of training in the cold weather outdoors that I have Exercise Induced Asthma. But I have kept going. Completed Cert 3 and Cert 4 in Personal Training
38	2008	Jan - Diagnosed with Hashimotos Disease. An AutoImmune Disease of the thyroid.  Working with my  naturopath to rectify.
39	2008	May 25th- I ran my first 5K run in 28.29 without using my puffer.

Between 2005 and 2007 up until the time of taking medication for the under-active thyroid, my weight fluctuated. Whilst my diet was good and my determination and enthusiasm was high… I was not losing the weight.

There were many times when I wondered, 'what is going on? I am going to the gym 3 to 5 times a week, why is this weight not "budging" ?.'

I have to say, in my situation, it was due to the under active thyroid.

In 2005, when I joined the gym, my weight was 85 kilograms. In April 2007 it was 80 kilograms and today it is at 67 kilograms. My goal is to reach 58 kilograms.

My whole reason for starting this journey was because I didn’t want to grow old and be taking pills for my heart, blood pressure etc. I wanted a good quality of life even when I'm old. The son I lost (Joshua) opened my eyes and made me a stronger person. My children (Chantel and Jeremy) need me to be true, honest and strong to myself and to them, as does my wonderful, supportive and loving husband Peter.

As a result of my efforts, I no longer have epilepsy, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, fatty liver or any of the other illnesses which were all hormone related. I wholly attribute this turnaround to my change in diet, exercise, and a strong mind/determination to beat it all.

You can do it too! Call me 0409 715 669 or email me at
desiree@b-inspired.com.au if you are ready to B-Inspired today!