Ten years ago, Claire walked into the gym dealing with postnatal depression, chronic fatigue, and intense hip pain. She had never liked exercise, struggled with her weight, and was at one of her lowest points — physically and emotionally. But she knew something had to change.
The Challenge
At the time, even the thought of moving was overwhelming. She was navigating hormonal chaos, extreme stress, and weight gain that didn’t budge despite a careful diet.
When Core Results first began, she was at her heaviest — 92kg — and the emotional and physical exhaustion had truly taken hold. She describes early sessions as a struggle, filled with frustration, tears, and pain.
Why She Nearly Didn't Start
She hated training. Plain and simple.
She didn’t see herself as someone who “fit in” at the gym, and with so much going on health-wise, it felt like yet another mountain to climb. But she knew deep down that her mental health and future self needed her to keep showing up.
The Turning Point
After hitting 92kg, she committed to a fresh approach — combining intermittent fasting with low-carb eating to stabilise her hormones and get her energy back.
With that boost, she returned to training three times a week and lost her first two stone. Even with degenerative hip issues and surgery in 2016, she never gave up. The Core Results team adapted her training at every step, helping her through rehab and beyond.
The Results
Over time, she not only changed her body — she changed her relationship with exercise.
- ✅ Lost 3 stone in total
- ✅ Rehabilitated from major hip surgery
- ✅ Rebuilt her energy, confidence, and self-belief
- ✅ Took up pole dancing, swimming, snowboarding, and more
- ✅ Built a strong, capable body that supports her active life
Here’s what she had to say:
“From someone who hated it, I now do between 7 & 10 hours of exercise a week — pole, swimming, snowboarding, SPT sessions and more. Some days it’s still really hard… but other days I leave the gym full of joy.”
“Now in my 40s, even with fatigue and pain, I have a body I like — a body that’s strong and works despite its limitations.”
What This Means for You
If you’ve ever thought, “exercise just isn’t for me” or “I’ve got too much going on to make progress,” her story proves it’s possible.
It won’t always be easy, and it may take time, but with the right support and consistency, you can feel strong and confident in your body again — even with life’s challenges.