Penny Thomas - January 17 - Member of the Month

Key to Life Health and Fitness • January 1, 2017

Penny Thomas - January 17 - Member of the Month

Congratulations to Penny Thomas our January 17 Member of the Month.


Penny completes Personal Training with Key to Life.


What is your favourite Key To Life Training session and why?

I enjoy my 2 weekly Personal Training sessions with Rohan. He knows when to push me to go harder and always makes the sessions different and fun. He has also helped me to reach my first goal and continues that support with my next goal.


If you use any Key To Life recipes, What is your favourite?

I love the fruit smoothies, chicken cashew stir fry, Italian meatballs and the White egg frittata. I make these on a regular basis to fuel my workouts.


What is your biggest motivation?

Me! I know I can do this and can reach my goals of weight loss and fitness. Rohan is also very supportive and helps motivate me when I start struggling. This keeps me going even on those weekends where I have not been so good! My friends have also helped to keep me motivated which is great.



What is your biggest accomplishment you have achieved during your time with us at Key To Life?

I completed the 6 week body transformation challenge where I set a goal to lose 10kgs. I reached my goal and this was a huge motivator for me to continue eating well and working hard on my fitness.



What advice would you give somebody just starting at Key To Life?

Don't give up and embrace it! Keep going even if your body and mind are saying NO, because you can do this. The team at KTL and members are all so friendly and supportive. Don't be too hard on yourself if you break your diet/exercise just keep trying and you will succeed.

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