“Looking back, I wouldn’t have believed it if you told me. From proud couch potato, now I can’t live without my workouts. Real, whole foods are the rule. I swapped burgers and chips for avo toast. I got the kids into chia seeds and pretend they’re chocolate chips (do what you must, darling) … I gained health, confidence and purpose. Nice abs, too. And all it took was, well … hitting rock bottom.

“Love your body right. In the age of live streaming and Prime delivery, slow and steady still wins the race. If you’re going through your own journey, I hear you. Hang in there — it’s so WORTH IT!” — Catarina Garrido, London-based health and fitness blogger, in thatfitster.com

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