“Just Get It Done”

My Journey Back to Feeling Like Me

By Emma

A Year Ago…

Twelve months ago, if you’d told me I’d be where I am now, I would’ve laughed. I’d just had my second baby and was four months postpartum.

Honestly? I felt pretty average. I was unfit, carrying extra weight, and had no idea where to start. I hadn’t stepped foot in a gym since before my first child, nearly three years earlier, and the thought of walking back in terrified me. My anxiety was through the roof.

But deep down, I knew something had to change. I wanted to feel like me again. I wanted to be confident and happy, and I wanted to be strong, not just for me, but for my daughters and my husband.

Body image is such a huge thing these days, especially for young girls, and I wanted to show my girls that women are strong. That looking after yourself matters.

Taking the First Step

The hardest part was figuring out where to even begin. There’s so much information out there about postpartum fitness, dieting, and recovery… honestly, it’s overwhelming.

I didn’t want to go in blind, especially after a C-section. I was scared to just walk into a gym without a plan. That’s when I reached out to Mitch.

He set me up with a personalised program that actually suited my body and where I was at. Having a plan gave me direction and, honestly… confidence. For the first time in ages, I felt like I had a starting point.

The First Few Weeks Were Rough

Those first sessions? Brutal. My body had no idea what was happening. I was sore constantly, everything felt heavy, and cardio was just… painful.

But around the six-week mark, something shifted. It clicked. I started to enjoy it. The soreness didn’t disappear, but it started to feel worth it.

At the start, it was just three sessions a week, simple upper and lower body workouts to build strength and get moving again. Over time, Mitch tweaked my programs as I got fitter and stronger.

Then, about six months in, I stumbled across HYROX , this hybrid-style competition that mixes strength and conditioning. It sounded crazy… so of course, I wanted to try it.

Mitch adapted my training again, adding more running and conditioning to get me ready. Having that goal made training even more fun.

Life Didn’t Get Easier, I Got Better

I wish I could say it was smooth sailing, but it wasn’t. Life doesn’t stop when you start training. There were sleepless nights, sick kids, weekends away, and days where motivation just didn’t exist.

But I learned something important pretty quickly: the hardest days matter the most.

If I had a week where I fell off, I didn’t beat myself up anymore. I just got back to it. That’s probably the biggest lesson I’ve learned: persistence beats perfection, every single time.

Where I’m At Now

Fast forward a year and I can honestly say I’m in the best shape of my life, physically and mentally.

I couldn’t run 100 metres before without dying. Now I can run 10km. I used to dread walking into a gym, but now it’s my happy place. I’m lifting weights I never thought I’d be able to, and I actually look forward to training.

But it’s not just about fitness anymore. I’m happier. More confident. I’ve got more energy for my kids, I’m more productive at work and at home, and I feel better in myself.

Training hasn’t just changed my body, it’s changed my mindset, my confidence, and how I show up every day.

If You’re Thinking About Starting…

My biggest advice? Just start. Ask the questions. Reach out. You’ve got nothing to lose by taking that first step.

And if the gym scares you, take a friend or start small. You don’t have to be perfect, you just have to keep showing up.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned through all of this, it’s this:

“Just get it done. Some days you’ll want to. Some days you won’t. But those hard days? They’re the ones that matter most.”

Looking Back

A year ago, I was nervous, overwhelmed, and didn’t know where to start.

Now, I feel stronger, fitter, and happier than I’ve ever been, and I get to show my daughters what’s possible when you back yourself and stay consistent.