Meet Amelia

For years, Amelia was very overweight and felt unable to do the things she wanted to in life. In 2019, she got to the point where she needed to make change. So she set about making her #AmeliaCan goals, including to walk 365 miles in 2019, go swimming, ride a bike, and many more.

In February 2019 Amelia picked up the courage to go swimming with her husband's support. She would go late at night so there were not many people in the pool. A Fitbit given as a birthday present acted as a great motivation. At the start, she started walking first up the road, then a bit further, and saw the step count going up. With a goal of 10,000 steps a day, and a love of exploring the countryside and taking photos/videos along the way, Amelia continued walking and getting fitter. When England went into the first national lockdown, everything changed for Amelia. She couldn't work, and therefore she started walking 20,000 steps a day, and loved it. She grew vegetables in her garden, had lots of rest and free time, and lots of time to cook.

A new challenge was needed, and Amelia decided to start cycling, albeit in a very hilly village! After a holiday in Cornwall where she tried an e-bike, she asked for one for Christmas, and on her husband's words of "If I get you this bike you are going to use it!", she has kept up her cycling and has rode an incredible 3000 miles in 2021 so far. She's 5 stone lighter, much fitter, and has so many fun #AmeliaCan goals planned for the future.