Imogen Overy - Personal Trainer

Am I big and bulky like a man yet?
Training to be strong and capable over all else and it feels so good 💪

Women already have their bodies policed heavily and I’m not here to tell you what you should or shouldn’t want to look like but as someone who’s been to the super skinny side I can confirm that this tastes a lot better than skinny ever did.

And maybe you still think I’m skinny and that’s ok too, I know that I’m always going to be petite. Being a naturally small girl it’s taken me a long time to feel like the work I’ve put in at the gym has actually paid off but that’s why I will always do the shameless flex because I know I’ve worked bloody hard for it.

And because I spent years under-fueling, over restricting and keeping myself as small as possible I’ve had even further to go. Not looking after myself and my body how I should meant it was really important that I spent time focused on getting healthy, eating properly and starting to build some muscle mass. It has not been easy. Mentally and physically. But it has been worth it.

I’m now in a place where above all else I train for performance
And I can honestly say that I care a lot less about whether I fit other people’s ideas of what I should look like because I know that I am the fittest I’ve been in my adult life and I’m proud of what I’ve built.

Here’s 5 little things to think about that might just change how you approach this coming week.

Because doing your best, looking after yourself better and investing in your body shouldn’t be stressful and complicated and definitely shouldn’t feel like a negative pursuit.

Let’s keep showing up for ourselves and making the best choices we can. And don’t forget to cheer on those around you who are trying to make positive changes too. You never know how much you might help someone just by showing that you’re supporting them.

Another day of sessions and classes completed at The Gym Group Norwich City ✅

Still have to pinch myself sometimes that I get to do this for a living. Working with the best bunch of people and getting them to feel their absolute best, it doesn’t get much better than that!

And we get to do it all over again tomorrow 💪