26/09/2026
❤️ SHELLEY BARNES ❤️
"If you’d told me 13 months ago that I would be 28 kilos lighter, I probably wouldn’t have believed you.
My weight loss journey has been anything but easy. Perimenopause brought challenges I never expected, changes in my body, hormones, energy and, at times, my self-esteem. There were days I struggled to recognise myself and wondered if I would ever feel comfortable and confident in my own skin again.
With the support of my incredible PT Courtney, who has been beside me for the past 6 years, I kept showing up. She has supported me through the good days, the hard days and everything in between. 💪❤️
Parkrun has also become such an important part of my journey. What started as something I never imagined I could do has become something I genuinely look forward to. Being able to move, run, walk and participate with others has given me so much more than fitness, it has given me confidence.
I’ve been on Mounjaro for 13 months and have lost 28kg. And yes, I’m incredibly proud of that number. But honestly, the number on the scales isn't the best part.
The best part is how I feel now.
I’m healthier.
I can move more easily.
I’m stronger.
I have more confidence.
I feel more comfortable in my body.
I’m managing the challenges of perimenopause better.
And, most importantly, I feel like me again. ❤️
This journey hasn't been about becoming someone else. It's been about finding my way back to myself.
There is still a long way to go, but when I look at these photos, I don't just see the weight I've lost.
I see strength I've gained. I see confidence I've found. I see a woman who refused to give up on herself.
And that feels like the biggest transformation of all. 🥰💪🏃♀️❤️"
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