Strength training ‘unlocked’ Gill’s brain after ADHD diagnosis at 42

HOW BUSINESS DIRECTOR GILL TOOK CONTROL OF ADHD TO THRIVE IN HER CAREER

Business Director Gill always felt like her mind was racing at 100mph  – but never understood why.

Struggling to concentrate, every day was a battle with anxiety, stress, and overwhelm at work, then she’d come home and binge on sugary foods late into the evening.  

When doctors diagnosed her with ADHD at 42, everything suddenly clicked. Although ADHD has no cure, transforming her fitness and nutrition with Ultimate Performance dramatically eased her symptoms and helped her feel more in control.

Now Gill is more emotionally regulated, her mental health is stronger than ever, and the resilience she’s built training with U.P. has propelled her to multiple promotions in her career.

“My mood and my attention span at work were progressively getting worse over time. I was often unable to regulate my emotions. Then I was formally diagnosed with ADHD in October 2022.”

“I have spent my whole life either binge eating or starving myself. I was punishing my body because that was the only way I knew how to maintain any form of aesthetic to look healthy.”

“Since I joined U.P. I have lost 12kg (26lbs). I’m able to look at myself and feel proud for the first time in my life. I’m more successful at work, I’m a better mum. I’m a better person for everyone who’s around me.”

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