Menopause can be a challenging phase for many women, bringing with it hormonal changes, weight gain, and a sense of losing control over your body. The usual methods that worked in your 20s and 30s—cardio, dieting, and cutting calories—suddenly don’t seem to make a difference. On top of that, it’s hard to shake off the frustration of seeing your clothes get tighter. If you’re feeling aches and pains all over your body, and wondering if this is just how things are going to be from now on, read how Sally lost 2 stone in perimenopause and how it’s possible for you too.
At Trinity Transformation, we know these struggles well, and our Fit Over 40 program is designed to help women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s tackle the specific challenges that menopause brings. We’ve helped hundreds of women regain control, drop 1-2 dress sizes, and feel stronger and more confident than ever.
This article shares the incredible success of Sally, one of our Trinity clients, who experienced an amazing transformation. She went from feeling hopeless and uncomfortable in her own body to confident, fit, and thriving.
The Background: Feeling Stuck in a “Potato Shape”
When Sally first heard about Trinity, she weighed 12 stone 3 lbs and felt like she was on a steady path toward weight gain. At size 14 and moving into size 16, she described her body as “all boob and tummy” and likened her shape to a potato.
She’d tried to lose weight several times before—sometimes with a bit of success—only to put the pounds back on, plus more. By this point, she’d pretty much given up on the idea of feeling youthful or comfortable in her body again. To make matters worse, her body ached constantly. Her hips, back, and shoulders gave her so much trouble that even getting up from a lying position felt like a chore.
“I couldn’t sit up from lying down without rolling into my side first, my hips, back and shoulders gave me a lot of trouble. I felt hopeless. Powerless to effect the change I wanted and on a downward slope to hip replacements and heart disease. Wow, such a negative and self loathing mindset!”
She believed she was on a downward slope, leading toward hip replacements and heart disease. She even tried working with a personal trainer but felt embarrassed and frustrated, especially when she struggled to lift small weights while surrounded by younger, fitter gym-goers. The whole experience made her want to hide her struggles and pretend she was fine. But deep down, she knew she wasn’t.
“I had tried to lose several times, sometimes with a little success, only to put the lbs I had lost and more back on again. I had got to the point of feeling that even if I could lose the weight I wanted I would still look old and saggy and had given up on feeling youthful.”
How Trinity Helped: A Change in Mindset and A New Approach to Fitness
Like many women, Sally had a lot on her plate. She was juggling teenage children, caring for aging parents and in-laws, managing a demanding job as a child psychologist, and dealing with everyday responsibilities like housework, cooking, and running errands. On top of all that, the emotional exhaustion of the COVID-19 pandemic left her reaching for the quick fix of wine to unwind, and the idea of making time for herself felt like an impossible luxury.
“To be honest I think my list of life responsibilities would be familiar to most women my age – teenaged children with their exam stress and my worry for their future, parents, in laws and older relatives with the struggles of older age and my guilt that I wasn’t doing more.”
Sally came to Trinity looking for a quick fix, hoping to lose the weight and then go back to her old habits. But what she found instead was a complete change in mindset and a long-term solution that worked.
The Trinity program uses a holistic approach and prioritises building strength through Low Impact Strength Training (LIST).
“I can do a sit up, I fact I can do several, and press ups, the proper ones on my toes! My aches in every part of my body are reducing, except for that lovely post work out ache that says ‘well done, you did it’.”
Through personalized coaching, she learned how to approach fitness and nutrition in a sustainable way. Instead of jumping from diet to diet or cardio to cardio, she began to see the power of strength training and small, consistent changes that led to lasting results. With a supportive community of women in similar life stages and coaches who genuinely cared about her progress, she found a program she could trust.
“All this may sound clichéd but Trinity’s success has been giving me a community of women who are happy to spend some time on themselves and to celebrate their and each other’s successes, mentors who have chosen to support this age group and do so with care and respect.”
Trinity also helped her overcome the mental blocks that had been holding her back. She no longer believes that she’s doomed to a life of pain and aching.
Her mindset shifted from feeling powerless to empowered. She no longer saw herself as “too old” to look good again, but as someone who could thrive with the right approach and support.
The Results: From “Potato Shape” to Fit and Confident
Fast forward, and the results were nothing short of amazing. Sally now weighs 10 stone dead on—but more importantly, she’s toned. She’s no longer hiding her body in clothes that camouflage her shape. Instead, she’s proudly showing off her fit, strong body and how she’s lost 2 stone in perimenopause.
And not only that:
- She can do sit-ups—multiple, in fact!
- She can do proper push-ups, on her toes, not even just on the knees.
- Her body aches have reduced dramatically, replaced by the good kind of soreness that comes from a successful workout.
- She’s now well within a healthy BMI range.
But the transformation didn’t stop at her physical appearance. One of the most touching parts of her story is how her children now see her as someone who is working hard to stay healthy and feel good. She’s setting a powerful example for her family by prioritizing her health and wellbeing.
Her confidence has soared. She recently attended a club night, proudly raising her toned arms above her head as she danced, and instead of worrying that others would judge her appearance, she felt like they were thinking, “Wow, she looks good for her age!” or even just, “Wow, she looks good!”
What’s more, all those “put away until they fit” clothes that she’d tucked into the back of her wardrobe now fit perfectly.
And the best part? She’s starting to need a new wardrobe because even those clothes are getting too loose! Shopping has transformed from a chore of finding clothes to hide her body to an exciting opportunity to find outfits that highlight her figure.
Why Trinity Works For Women Over 40
What makes Trinity special isn’t just the physical results—it’s the sense of community and support that our clients experience. For Sally, Trinity provided more than just a fitness plan; it gave her a group of women who celebrated each other’s successes, mentors who understood the unique challenges of women over 40, and a program that worked, which made it possible for the 2 stone to be lost in perimenopause.
Her story is proof that, no matter where you are in life or how impossible change might seem, you can turn things around with the right tools, guidance, and support. As she says herself, she’s still “genuinely amazed” at how well the Trinity program works, and she couldn’t imagine going back to her old ways.
How Trinity Can Help You
If you’ve been struggling with weight gain, aches and pains, and feeling like nothing works anymore, you’re not alone. Just like how Sally lost 2 stone in perimenopause, we can help you too.
At Trinity Transformation, we offer a science-backed program specifically designed for women like you. Our Fit Over 40 program works with your body and focuses on the hormonal changes that make weight loss and fitness more difficult during this stage of life. We focus on Low Impact Strength Training (LIST), which is gentle on your joints but incredibly effective at building muscle, burning fat, and boosting your metabolism.
Our personalized coaching offers the accountability and support you need to stay on track, and our community of women over 40 will be there to cheer you on every step of the way. You’ll not only lose weight—you’ll feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in your body.
If you’re ready to take the first step toward your own transformation, join us at Trinity Transformation. You have the power to take control of your health and feel amazing in your body again, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.
