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Cathy joined Fernwood in September last year because she had high blood pressure and her doctor had told her she needed to lose some weight. “I did OK plodding along under my own steam losing 12kg and keeping it off over Christmas – but I needed something more, something to motivate and move me. When I saw a flyer for the Get Foxy Challenge I thought, ‘That’s it!’” Cathy explains.

Cathy’s personal trainer, Jenny Rush says Cathy was totally committed from the start of the challenge “Her perseverance and determination were second-to-none and she gave 100 percent at every session. No matter what else was going on in her life she always showed up for training. She went away three times during the 12 weeks, but kept up her efforts by running and stair climbing while she was out of town. I think what also helped her achieve so much is that she never said ‘no’. She was willing to try everything – including every class going – and whatever we told her to do, she did it. She never whinged once! It was a complete pleasure to train her.”

Cathy’s husband Frank is especially excited by Cathy’s amazing transformation. Frank says he and Cathy have been together for years and  have two grown-up children together, but says he can honestly say he’s never seen her looking as good as she does now. “I’m so proud of her and it’s great to see her feeling so good about herself. She’s much more confident and more sprightly and energetic. The challenge made all the difference. It gave her a goal. We’ve both been members of gyms before, but none have given her the kind of support she gets from Fernwood. They’re always ringing her up and egging her on. As a result she’s achieved more than she ever thought possible and I have a really hot wife who makes delicious stir fries!”

Cathy won a $5000 Tiffany key pendant as reward for her hard work and so that it serves as a reminder of the key to her success.