Ground Zero Success Story - Heather Toft
Heather's experience with the DediKate Ground Zero Challenge led her to no longer look at the scales and to exercise to feel strong and fit instead!
"The focus is no longer on the scales (in fact I refuse to get on them), but is on moving and building strength and fitness. I feel better in my own skin."
"Well that is Challenge #1 for DediKate complete for me. Ground Zero was a great way to start. I decided to join DediKate 6 weeks ago after many months of not a whole lot of physical activity.
Last October - After a number of years of running at over 100%, I burnt out. My burnout was tough to navigate. I started to hate my job (I was working full time as a secondary school teacher), my tank always seemed empty and my poor wee boys were feeling the brunt of it. I had to take weeks off work to get through the remainder of the school year and then spent the summer re-evaluating what was really important to me.
This year I reduced my teaching hours and went part-time. I resigned from the many committees and boards I was a member of. And I only exercised a few times a week and avoided any extended running sessions (I had managed a 50km trail run at the beginning of 2021), as these were draining me too much. I continued to see my personal trainer once a week to keep a base fitness and attempted to maintain my weight through watching the scales each day. By doing all of this, I gradually began to recover. Included in this recovery was a round of Covid and then that hideous flu that is going around.
Sometime near the end of this I realised that my body was feeling ready to start exercising more and that I was tired of watching the scales. So I joined DediKate with the desire to exercise more regularly, but for shorter periods of time so that it is manageable with the boys.
And so I began the Ground Zero challenge to build from very little, back to feeling strong and fit. The focus is no longer on the scales (in fact I refuse to get on them), but is on moving and building strength and fitness. I feel better in my own skin. I still find running longer distances to be a dream for the future, but I love seeing the improvements that have started already.
Thank you DediKate for the awesome variety of workouts and the structured plans. I'm registered now for Workout for Mental Health, which is something I am very passionate about and I'm excited about continuing down this road with DediKate!"
Thank you, Heather!
Thank you Heather for sharing how DediKate has helped you to ditch the scales and focus on feeling strong and fit!
We absolutely love hearing our member's stories, being able to celebrate your wins and help you with your struggles.
Do you want to make exercise a part of your life? Do you want to improve your energy levels, strength and all round fitness?
If you're not already a DediKate member and are intrigued to see what it's all about, why not sign up to our 7 day free trial today?!
Join the DediKate Ground Zero Challenge! This is a 6 week challenge designed for beginners, those who have been sedentary for a while or for those who have lost their way with fitness. The challenge starts easier and it gradually builds up, improving your strength and fitness.
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