SAP Success Stories: Suzanne McFadyen

Suzanne McFadyen – CRM Business Analyst

What does it take to achieve your fitness goals? There are many elements that lead us to succeed at our personal health and wellness goals. Finding that one thing that inspires you is one of the key elements of a successful fitness journey, an emotional connection that will inspire you for the long term. My inspiration was my daughter Sophie! I began going to the gym because I did not want to be one of those Mom’s that could not keep up with my child and miss out on that quality time with my daughter.

What were my initial feelings? I have to admit my initial feeling was this place is scary. I thought I was going to die after that first day! I just kept going back and slowly increased what I was doing. Two of the best things that helped me were the circuit class and the group personal training class that led to our H.I.T. (High Intensity training).

Not only am I in better shape now – probably the best shape I have been in my life – but I have now lost 25 pounds as well. The convenience of the gym is the key; I do not have time when I get home so having it available during the work day is perfect.

I realize that I can do way more than I ever thought I could. I often think I cannot do something and I am often pleasantly surprised that I can.

It was all a bit scary to start with but I am certainly glad that I did!