TAKE A COMPLIMENT!

Working in the Fitness industry, training individuals and having more than a superficial relationship with clients, I could honestly say, in general, women don't truly appreciate themselves.

Firstly, they question their ability constantly, saying "Oh God I couldn't do that! or.. "I'd never be able.." and then are proved wrong, to themselves, when they are guided to complete what they thought was beyond them. Then it's " Well I never thought I'd be able..." and are amazed and secretly proud of their 'mini' achievement.

Secondly, when it comes to vanity and self consciousness, in this industry, we see it at all levels. Working closely with women in particular, they constantly want change, " I want to lose this, tone that, get rid of this!" While it's great to know what you want and to have goals and trust me, you will get there if you want it bad enough through consistency and dedication to the cause but try not to beat yourself up along the way. Accept that you are unique and beautiful, you have all your own qualities, you're just making yourself better but remember where you are right now.

This time will never come again. When someone tells you you're doing great or that you look good, take the compliment without criticising yourself because some day you will look back at a photo of yourself at this very time and say "I wasn't half bad actually! I just wish I had appreciated myself a bit more" Remember, you are you, you are amazing 💋