Hey PURE Spa fans!
Today, for our Beach Body Beautiful campaign, we have the lovely Marie-Claire – our Spa Manager at Ocean Terminal – telling her side of the story on her decision to pursue her health & fitness goals!
So, here she is..
Marie-Claire
I have always had a keen interest in well-being, from an early age I have ridden a bike come rain or shine; something that has been passed down from my father who refused to drive a car unless it was to take one of us somewhere when we were children. Cycling around Edinburgh isn’t for the faint hearted and has always proved somewhat of a challenge trying to navigate the hills and buses. Weather and traffic aside it is a great way to keep in shape and get some fresh air into your lungs, especially during the summer months.
Most of my background lies in hospitality so as well as cycling to and from work every day, I would spend the best part of 40+ hours on my feet, usually running!! During this time I did not really have to think about my weight – I was young, fit and healthy. In my late 20’s I decided to have a career change and moved into marketing. Whilst I loved my time in the various positions I undertook, I hated being stuck at a desk. I felt like a caged bird and I missed the continual movement you get working on your feet. Over a 5 year period, 2 stone in weight crept on and it was not until I saw my wedding photos that I decided enough was enough…brides are supposed to lose weight not be at their heaviest!! A year or so after getting married I started working for Pure Spa and Beauty – I was back in the service industry and back on my feet!
Although working on my feet has had an impact on my weight I am not as young as I used to be. With Pure Gym in Ocean Terminal I decided it was time I became a member of a gym. Pure Gym is great for first timers, the facilities are clean, easy to use and the staff are extremely friendly and talented. There really is no excuse for any of us working in the centre not to be active members. I have encouraged my team to join and have developed a good working relationship with the staff at Pure Gym, allowing the girls to feel comfortable when they train. It was through developing this relationship that the idea for Beach Body Beautiful was created.
Whilst developing the BBB program and seeing Karla’s amazing success in her weight loss journey, the rest of the team decided it would be good to commit to getting fit and losing inches. This has had a really positive impact on us all. Not only do we all feel more energised but there is also a sense of being part of a team. I have definitely seen a boost in team morale and also productivity. Everyone seems enthusiastic about coming to work and getting stuck in; this will be key in the winter months when daylight is an issue!
I look forward to seeing all the success stories over the coming months and do hope that we inspire some of our customers to make positive changes too. I am very proud of the commitment the team has shown so far and know I will be even prouder when we reach our goals together.
What do you think of Marie-Claire’s story? Has it given you the motivation to get fit & active?
Let us know in the comments below!