Atlantis' Greatest Losers Have Been Chosen

Dee Rudiger is doing her training with Jemma, Stuart MacDonald is doing his with AK, Fiona MacDonald is working with Christina and Ylva Champion is with Kirsty.

Congratulations to you all and we look forward to hearing and see all your progress.

You can keep up with Dee's progress by liking her Facebook page or following her blog.

What is Atlantis Greatest Loser?

Atlantis Greatest Loser is a competition we have run the last two years which aims to help those who need support the most. We look for people who are after a complete lifestyle change, who have always struggled to achieve their fitness goals or never known where to start.

The winners recieve 3 months free one-on-one training but also unlimited access to Atlantis gym, swimming and classes and help with diet and healthy eating.

We support the Greatest Losers all the way through and create workout plans and eating plans to help them reach those goals.

Meet our Greatest Losers 2013

David Gilroy

Why did you apply for Atlantis Greatest Loser?
The opportunity to get into the gym with someone to keep me on the right track from the start was what I needed. Part of me said do it, the other said just eat cake. I did it, thanks.

What did you training involve?
I started with Karlos about 4 weeks before he left for Australia. After doing some training in the gym I opted to concentrate on cardio to lose weight.

What was your biggest barrier?
Thinking everyone would be watching me and my belly thundering round the gym. I soon realised everyone was just there to work out, the same as me.

Was there anything you found easier than expected?
Making the time to get to the gym, we are all too busy all the time, but putting 4-6 hours a week aside became easier as I felt a huge benefit not only physically but surprisingly mental as well.

How quickly did you notice a difference?
After starting spin classes it took me realistically, about 6 or 8 classes to feel I was getting stronger and fitter. As I lost the pounds, I was able to push myself a lot more. Everyone goes at their own level with no pressure. Ian Malarvie is a fantastic RPM instructor.

Now the three months is up have you managed to keep training?
Yes, still do a bit in the gym or a swim before RPM or Body Pump. I only just started Body Pump, about a month ago. I love it. However word of warning to guys starting out, don't try to use the same weight as the girls in the class, it will kill you. Katie, the instructor will keep you right, again fantastic technical instruction.

Do you have any advice for people who have struggled to get into exercising?
Just get in there, talk to the instructors, they are highly qualified and are all happy to help with advice! I found once I got started I just loved it. Happy to recommended it.

I would like to thank Nick and all the instructors for turning my life around. Weight is now just over 14 stone and was 17 stone 4.

Audrey Walton

Why did you apply for Atlantis Greatest Loser?
To get help to kick start a healthier lifestyle.

What did you training involve?
Three weekly sessions with Jemma in the gym using a variety of gym equipment and weights. I also added in swimming and walking as time went on.

What was your biggest barrier?
The initial feeling of being in a "alien" environment and lack of confidence.

Was there anything you found easier than expected?
I was stronger than I expected.

How quickly did you notice a difference?
Three weeks.

Now the three months is up have you managed to keep training?
Family commitments and health issues have made it difficult recently but I am determined to get back to making training a regular commitment very soon. And only this week, I have started training with two friends to do a long distance walk together over six days in April.

Do you have any advice for people who have struggled to get into exercising?
If you are finding it difficult to begin, go to the gym/leisure centre and ask for help. Without the help of Atlantis, I think that I would still have been "thinking about" beginning to exercise on a regular basis!

Look out for the return of Atlantis' Greatest Loser in March this year!

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