At The Shake Up, we’ve had the privilege of witnessing so many incredible transformations—but Bridget’s story is one that truly stands out.

She came to us on the back of a 38th birthday celebration. She’d hired The Rebound Land, hosted a pickleball tournament, and woke up the next day feeling completely wiped out. Not just physically—but emotionally too. Something clicked. She told herself, “This isn’t how I want to feel anymore. Something has to change.”

Bridget had been watching The Shake Up from the sidelines for quite a while. She’d seen the battle ropes, the sweaty group sessions, the testimonials—but she had this internal narrative: “I don’t do hard exercise.” Her world was Pilates and walking. And honestly? She didn’t get why anyone would push themselves to that level of discomfort.

But something kept niggling at her.

Eventually, she signed up for our 7-day trial. And that’s when everything changed.

“The Pain of Staying the Same Was Greater Than the Pain of Changing.”

Bridget turned up to her first Monday HIIT class and (in her own words) nearly died. But despite the intensity, what struck her most was the atmosphere—how welcoming, supportive, and down-to-earth everyone was. No egos. No judgment. Just people showing up and doing the work.

She quickly realised: this was what she’d been missing. That accountability. That shared energy. That environment where she didn’t have to go it alone. Within her first week, she trained three times—and even though she could barely walk or sit down, she came back. And kept coming back.

She says now, “I used to have to talk myself into workouts. Now I look forward to them.”

Real Results Without Counting Calories

From October to February, Bridget committed to her training. But like many busy mums, her nutrition habits hadn’t caught up yet. She’d often skip meals, snack on whatever was available, or finish off the kids’ leftovers. And she wondered, “Why is the weight not shifting?”

That’s when she joined our nutrition challenge. It wasn’t about counting calories—it was about education and simplicity. Understanding Omega-3s, getting enough protein, eating regularly, and resetting the metabolism in a sustainable way.

And here’s the result: Bridget lost 9 kilos.
Without restriction. Without obsessing over food. Just consistent action and a shift in mindset.

A Community That Lifts You Higher

Bridget says one of the things she loves most about The Shake Up is the community.

No one cares what you do for work. No one’s here to show off. Everyone’s just focused on getting better, together. That sense of camaraderie—of being in it with others—is what keeps her going. She’s made great friends, found gym buddies, and discovered that growth comes from surrounding yourself with people who challenge and support you.

There’s a quote she shared that we think sums it up perfectly:
“A rising tide lifts all boats.”

That’s what The Shake Up is all about.

And Bridget? She’s the perfect example of what can happen when you stop watching from the sidelines and choose to back yourself.

If you need help getting started, please grab a 7 day free trial today https://theshakeup.com.au/free-trial/