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Wellman Fitness

wellman fitness

Liverpool

This was me 12 years ago, aged 16 and weighing 15 stone and 8 pounds. I battled with my weight for much of my childhood, averaging a weight gain of a stone a year. This had a significant and negative impact on my emotional wellbeing and I became very creative in my attempts to cover the embarrassment I felt about my physical presentation. Not only was my self- esteem on the floor, so was my confidence. I remember Fridays at school very well, it was the day we had swimming which meant having to expose my physical form in front of my peers which I found humiliating and difficult to deal with. This ended with me trying every trick in the book to avoid swimming including skiving and feigning illness. My weight issues impacted on my passion for golf too, during the summer months I continued to wear a jumper in an effort to hide my body. I tried to lose weight through yo-yo dieting, self-education and slimming pills but nothing seemed to work and I was left feeling de-motivated and with my self-confidence at an all-time low. By the time I reached young adulthood, I had become very frustrated with the way I looked and knew that it was preventing me from reaching my full potential in life and I accepted that I had to make changes. I plucked up the courage to join my local gym and have never looked back. It was hard initially, I felt I was being judged by my size and initially the embarrassment did not leave me. All summer I would be training in the gym doing a mixture of cardio, weights and circuit training, this was in addition to playing several rounds of golf each week. My aim was to stay active all summer and this strategy achieved results; pounds were dropping off each week and my confidence grew as a result, I was more confident with the girls and was able to go swimming without being self- conscious.

Edinburgh School Of English

edinburgh school of english

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Edinburgh

About Edinburgh School of English was founded in 1969 and has gained a reputation as one of the UK’s leading English language schools. Over the years, it has developed a variety of intensive English language courses to suit both adults and young learners. Previously located on the Royal Mile in the Old Town, the school is now located in Queen Street in the heart of the New Town and in the magnificent Georgian building of the Basil Paterson College campus. The programmes for 17 year olds and over, available all year round, are designed for general English purposes, professional English purposes and academic purposes, with preparation for Cambridge and IELTS examinations. Edinburgh School of English also offers language courses during the summer for children and teenagers aged 13-17 years old. These intensive programmes combine our philosophy of learning English in a fun way with a cultural and activity programme that ensures our young learners speak as much as possible during their stay. Students who want to study English in Scotland find that Edinburgh School of English, set in a welcoming and friendly city, offers the perfect language experience. At Edinburgh School of English: Our staff are committed to excellent service and programme delivery We offer you the benefit of 50 years’ teaching experience You will receive personal support and attention to help you make maximum progress Classes take place in a historic building uniquely located in the heart of Edinburgh We organise a programme of social activities to help you use your English as you enjoy all that Scotland’s rich culture has to offer. Class use of all learning materials is provided in school. Edinburgh is the breathtakingly beautiful capital of Scotland and an exciting place to visit at any time of the year. The city offers a vibrant cultural life with superb sightseeing, historic buildings to explore, galleries and museums to intrigue you, and a vast array of shops, restaurants and cafes to suit a wide range of tastes. Every summer, the city hosts the world-famous Edinburgh International Festival and the Festival Fringe. Edinburgh is also a perfect base to explore Scotland's highlands and islands, with their rugged coastlines, mountains, lochs and glens.