WEEK 6 MOTIVATION: Donna Westlake

Our member this week, Donna Westlake, has been immersing herself in the Working-IN program, hook, line and sinker! Already a convert to Alethea’s yoga practice, she has trained with both Beauty of Exercise and Active Lifestyles and is loving the whole food recipes and guidance from Nadia Felsch. Donna even attended the Longevity Workshop last weekend – this lady is on a mission!! Go for it Donna…

My experiences with yoga have always been wonderful but my participation had been very sporadic until I discovered Alethea’s wonderful studio in Collaroy. I love that the studio is close to home and that Alethea has developed a real sense of community around it by offering special workshops and events. I’ve become quite addicted! When the Working-IN program started up I was keen to get involved to give me some extra motivation to keep working out and eat well.

Six weeks into the Program and I’m loving it. I’ve been to some personal training sessions at Active Lifestyle, which have been great and I intend to join in with some running as well. I’m particularly embracing the nutritional aspect of the program. I was part way there with more wholesome eating but now I’m thoroughly enjoying creating the fabulous food suggested by the coaches and Nadia. I’ve completely changed the way I shop, have re-vamped my pantry and approach to eating and feeling wonderful as a result.

I’m probably one of the ‘older’ participants in the program but I see it as more important than ever to have a really strong foundation to stay vital and ward off those nasties that can come with middle age. After listening to Nevin’s Longevity Workshop on the weekend, I’m hoping to be ‘downward dogging’ for a long time to come!

Thank you and well done to our coaches and nutritionist!!!