Family Status: Happily married for 13 years. Two 2 crazy but oh so beautiful kids
Occupation: Teachers Aide at Casuarina Street Primary school.
Tell us a bit about yourself:
I have been fairly active most my life but became ill a few years back. I still haven't been able to work out what was wrong but it seemed to be food related. So I started to change my eating habits - making healthier choices. Then I joined Bootcamp and didn't turn back. I found that exercise and a better diet was making me well again.
If I can point out that this period of time was incredibly upsetting and stressful for George, as she had quite severe physical symptoms and tons of tests but nothing came back conclusive, and she wasn't able to get any medical guidance about what was wrong. She felt unable to exercise with any intensity at some points, and various food groups would make her symptoms instantly worse. I think everyone around her was incredibly worried about what was going on and I distinctly remember the moment I saw her starting to get well. I asked her what had changed and she told me that, somewhat against 'Dr's orders', she was doing some high intensity exercise at home. Skipping if I remember rightly - and she immeditately started feeling better. She then progressed to Bootcamp and now you can't stop her! And still no answers on the mystery illness.
So what made you want to compete?
I went up to Darwin to the INBA comp that Kirsten went in and won, and got oh-so-inspired to take myself to another level. So I got myself a trainer back in late October and started my transformation.
Were there any immediate changes to your food?
Food was one of the biggest challenges for me as I do have a sweet tooth, but I have now trained myself not to need it. I was lucky with the fact that I do like so many of the foods on my food plan that the trainer had given me, making it easier to adjust.
And your training?
I do alot of heavy weights and have surprised myself with how strong I am even after starting off with small weights in the begining. It is definately a lifestyle change as I am at the gym at 4:45 am six days a week and LOVE it.
How have your family and friends taken the changes?
My family have been VERY supportive as it is such a selfish sport. My involvement has also got them out and about and more active which is a big bonus.
Have you learnt anything really exciting?
My light bulb moment would have been attending the nutrition seminar in Katherine with Ingrid and Renata, and getting an insight into food science and linking it with exercise.
Would you do another comp after this one?
I would definatly do another comp and now have so much more info and ideas that I would change and grow for next time.
How has your body changed over your compeition training?
My body has changed dramatically. Not in weight but lean muscle, which is very exciting as I have never had much tone at all.
Lastly, I couldnt have done it with the support of the wonderful inpirational ladies who have helped me along the way.
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