Introducing mum-of-one Marie, who is 34

Marie and daughter Livia

Any kind of fitness activity has to fit around my daughter Livia because my husband David works away from home most of the week (Monday to Thursday). I manage to run and get to the gym a couple of times a week because they have a creche facility but this is due to close at the end of this month so I confess I'd become a little anxious about what I'd do instead. It is really hard being a mum and trying to squeeze in a few keep-fit sessions a week.

So the chance to test-drive ThinqFitness could not have come at a better time for me. I really need a fitness regime that I can fit around Livia - and one that I can do from home is perfect.

Over the last year I have been on something of a mission to lose weight. I felt out of shape, especially after being pregnant, and slowly but surely I have been shedding the pounds these last 12 months. The gym has helped, as has a better diet and the running. So far I've lost 2st 9lb.  

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Running is an ideal way to get fit if you have someone else to look after your child. It's flexible and time sensitive but I usually have to wait until David is at home to go out for a run. So far I have completed one 10k event and I plan to do two more this year and then a half-marathon.

But I do like to have a bit of variety in my fitness schedule and I'm still keen to shift a couple of inches off my thighs and bum, which are refusing to budge! I bet loads of women say this!

I am a nice size 12 but would LOVE to be a size 10. If i get there I  will treat myself to some Victoria Beckham jeans ! The husband has been warned!

I have had a quick look at the ThinQfitness site and a couple of the videos look fun and I can't wait to get started. I'll be keeping you all posted as to how I get on.