Previous New You Achievment Award Winners



2008 Winners

I HAVE TURNED MY LIFE AROUND WITH FITNESS FIRST
I HAVE TURNED MY LIFE AROUND WITH FITNESS FIRST
Marcus Dean, age 30, from Rochdale, became depressed, overweight at 18 stone and unhealthy after the sudden death of his fiancé and mother of his child.

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I LOST 11 STONE AND FEEL GREAT
I LOST 11 STONE AND FEEL GREAT
Alison Grant, age 38 from Dundee, at 25 stone and morbidly obese with high blood pressure, Alison was told by doctors that she only had five – ten years to live.


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FITNESS FIRST HAS GIVEN ME A NEW LEASE OF LIFE
FITNESS FIRST HAS GIVEN ME A NEW LEASE OF LIFE
Paul Silcock, age 40, from Halifax, suffered a huge heart attack in early 2007, he flat lined twice and his heart was left badly damaged.


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AT 36 I BELIEVED THE DAYS OF LOVING MY BODY WERE OVER
AT 36 I BELIEVED THE DAYS OF LOVING MY BODY WERE OVER
Jacqui Goodwin, age 38, from Middlesbrough, has transformed herself from an overweight mother of four to completing a marathon in 4hrs, 30 minutes, and running in regular half marathons, 10k and 5k runs.

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I WAS TOLD I WOULD NEVER WALK AGAIN
I WAS TOLD I WOULD NEVER WALK AGAIN
Dean Whitfield, age 25, from Littlehampton, was in a horrific car accident, which left him in a coma and in a wheelchair and told he would never walk again.


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2007 Winners

"My mental strength has reached new limits"

Winning overall female and fitness category, Amanda is inspiring members to enter this year’s New You Achievement Awards!


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“Joining Fitness First changed my body, my lifestyle and my friends
“Joining Fitness First changed my body, my lifestyle and my friends"

Over a period of 16 months Richard lost eight stone and soon found his fitness and energy levels were at an all-time high.


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“I am once again excited about the future and my profession.”
“I am once again excited about the future and my profession.”

Ken was the victim of an horrific attack in 2004 when thieves inflicted a blow to his head that knocked him unconscious and then continued to kick and beat him.


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“All I want to do is my best; Fitness First gives me that opportunity
“All I want to do is my best; Fitness First gives me that opportunity"

Darran suffered a stroke in his early 30s and during recovery was diagnosed with Cerebral Ataxia – a rare disease of the brain, which left him wheelchair-bound.


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“I want to help others in their own pursuit of happiness, Fitness First can do this”
“I want to help others in their own pursuit of happiness, Fitness First can do this”

Weighing over 16 stone with body fat of 48% Martyn developed knee problems and was afraid to leave the house and believed that life ‘just wasn’t worth living’


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2006 Winners

"Fitness First has been my partner with my fight against cancer!"
Jane Butterworth choses fitness and healthy eating as a preventitive measure in her fight against cancer.
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"I was in a sorry state before joining Fitness First. Now I am a lot happier and feel like I can achieve anything I want to!"
Christopher Hibbert was told he would be dead by thirty now he has transformed his life and become a group fitness instructor.
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"If you're thinking of joining Fitness First I would recommend a Personal Trainer - they keep you motivated and on track!"
Donna Williams has taken up many new interests since losing 5 stone at Fitness First.
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"My personal trainer opened my eyes to a whole new world!"
Dean Webb changed his physique and gained a whole new outlook after joining Fitness First .
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"I attribute much of my success to my Manager at Fitness First who gave me my break and believed in what I could do!"
Leroy Hewitt from Fitness First Stockton has transformed his life after being employed by Fitness First.
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2005 Winners

"Fitness First helped me lose half my body weight in 18 months!
Florence changed much more than her weight after she joined Fitness First

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"You can do it, I DID!"
Leigh Goodrick changed himself from a chubby teenager to a marathon runner




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