Michelle Boyle

Michelle is in her early twenties. Originally from Australia she now works in London as a Nanny.

Why did you work with Ben, what were your goals and what had you tried before?

After being in the country for just over 4 months and just having moved to london I didn't want the great food to go straight to my waist I thought it would be a good idea get a personal trainer.

In the past I had tried Weight watchers which I found ok. This time though I had the goal of looking great when I went back to Australia to see my family.

How did you find the experience?

I loved the training sessions! Ben is a very understanding person and he really wanted to get to know me and my reason's for wanting to train. i'm your typical 23 yr old and wanted to give up a few times but he was very encouraging and always there pushing me that one step further.

I started to really understand, by talking to Ben, my relationship with food and how I really feel about myself as a person. I started to notice how negative I was about my self image and how I would always have an issue about my weight unless I started afresh and learnt how to address my feelings and not turn to food every time for comfort.

What results did you get?

I so was shocked! The weight did not change much on the scales yet the inches dropped off. I feel so different on the inside. When I started with Ben I was a 14-16 and now I am a 12-14 and the measurements are still going down.

I have lost fat from my hips, waist and thighs yet I did not lose any size on my chest which my Boyfriend is happy about! I can really tell the changes when I look at my face in photo from before and after we did the training sessions.

I went home to Melbourne in August and my friends were amazed. My parents and 2 sisters and my brother can see how much happier I am now. Every time I go on the web cam my dad says how good I look, which is great to hear from him. I know how happy he is for me.

My friends were so supportive and a bit shocked I think when I ordered salads for dinner instead of pizza and chips...ha ha.

Despite these physical changes the the real results are not on the outside but are on the inside. I know it sounds corny but I really feel better as a woman now and have so much more confidence.

It's really a shock because I was focusing so much on the physical side of me and really I should have always cared about my feelings and self image on the inside instead.

I am so much more confident now! I walk down the street with pride and I hold my head up high instead of hiding behind others and trying to fade into the backgrounds.

It's amazing that it took me so long to realize myself, with the help of Ben, that I do count, that I am gorgeous person and I can be happy.

I don't see Ben as much now because I've now got the confidence to work out by myself and push myself in the gym. I've continued to go to the gym 3-4 times a week which is fine for me. I'm a happy size 12-14 now and I do not want to lose much more. Instead I will just focus on toning which is happening slowly but surely

"I now walk down the street with pride and my head held high"