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Karen's story...

Posted by on 5 September 2010 | 0 Comments

Obsessed with food.....that’s me! Whether it be eating, cooking, talking about it, thinking about the next meal or reading a recipe book or food magazine (I’ve been banned from buying any more), food takes up a large amount of my time! After teenage years spent either losing weight following the latest ridiculous diet or putting it all back on and more by overeating, I became interested in how food makes you feel and affects your health. This led me to a career as a Dietitian, working in hospitals, spreading the healthy eating, everything in moderation message and helping people recover from disease or injury via nutrition. Considering my food obsession, its lucky I’ve always been extremely passionate about sport and fitness, with 3 brothers and a sports mad Dad, I never really had a choice. Netball, tennis, softball and walking were my favourites growing up, but much like one of our other fitness coaches Julie, it has only been after having children I have discovered the real joys of group exercise, yoga and this year running. After a career break whilst living in Perth and looking after my 2 little girls, I was ready for a change and a new challenge. Attacking health and wellness with nutrition and exercise seemed like the perfect combination for me, so fitness coaching it was! Luckily for me, on our return to Sydney this year, I discovered Kaz and Mind Body Motion via Facebook. I called her to enquire about participating in one of her classes, but instead she offered me a job, and how eternally grateful I will be! I absolutely love every minute of group and individual outdoor training and feel so privileged to be able to motivate and inspire the women I work with to feel strong, fit, confident and healthy in both body and mind, whilst having some fun and plenty of laughs along the way. Currently I also work with the Cancer Council NSW on a new project, educating cancer survivors on healthy eating and exercise after cancer. Combining nutrition and fitness careers is proving to be an amazing combination; the job satisfaction I get makes me smile daily. I recently received a text from a client telling me about a fitness team building exercise she had just completed at work and how she used to hate them because she felt embarrassed at her lack of fitness, but not anymore! This kind of feedback makes my day and I can’t wait to continue spreading the healthy eating and fitness word. So any time you want to talk food or exercise, just ask, I’ll be happy to talk all day... Karen Hester Fitness Coach with Mind Body Motion