Lyn - I am so excited to be completing my 50th parkrun! It has been an important part of my journey to a much healthier lifestyle. I was the typical yo-yo dieter for most of my adult life and like many women with a family, looking after myself came well down on my list of priorities. A fewer years ago I was referred to Nicole Barber - at that point I was overweight again, some of my blood test results weren't fantastic and more significant to me was the effect my weight was having on my joints, aggravating osteoarthritis and stopping me from enjoying some of my favourite activities. After visiting Nic, things just clicked (I think sometimes being in a healthy state is a little like a rubic's cube!) I started to really think about food, made a regular commitment to exercise and changed my mindset. Small rewards have helped along the way - a smaller dress size, a parkrun PB, improved health test results. I have lost about 25kg and my challenge is to keep working to maintain this! Thank you FLASH ladies for your support and encouragement! I wish you all well on your journey- my only advice is to remember that your journey is your own, your circumstances, goals and motivation are unique- but the feeling when you get the combination right is fantastic! Found out at Christmas that our first grandchild is due in August- I aim to be a very healthy and cool nanna!