Tuesday, 16 June 2015

Kayla Itsines London World Tour!

Kayla Itsines London World Tour

Kayla Itsines has quite frankly changed my life, and I don't say that lightly. 

Kayla really has in no round about way made me the person I am today. For the first time in the longest time I have a sense of confidence, I am happy in my own skin. I don't look to other women and wish that I had their body, their shape, their style. 

I accept that I am the very best version of ME that I can be.

Kayla Itsines London World Tour

Kayla Itsines London World Tour

Kayla Itsines Bikini Body Guide Transformation

In fact these days I look at women in a whole new light, women who have taken control and worked their socks off to get the bodies that they have always wanted, I look at them and think 'Well done'. I appreciate the hard work and grafting they have put in to getting where they want to be. I myself know that changing your mindset and your lifestyle is easier said than done. Changing up what you eat, what you drink and how you live your day to day life is no quick fix.

It takes time and commitment.

It was recently announced that Kayla Itsines, the very lady who has inspired me to be all that I could possibly be was heading on a world tour. She was coming to London. I was absolutely devastated to discover that within 39 minutes all of the free tickets had completely gone. I wasn't going to get the opportunity to head along with all of the #BBGGirls (Bikini Body Guide Girls) to London and celebrate the amazing community that I am now a part of. 

Kayla released a second round of tickets that I again missed...So you can imagine my surprise when a ticket landed in my inbox. The surprise that came when I discovered that I was GOING to the London Boot Camp thanks to a fellow BBG Girl that I had only ever communicated with via Instagram.!

@Carolien_vr had taken the time to come on to this here blog, get my email address and sort my ticket. I am so eternally grateful for that act of kindness, because thanks to Carolien I had the most amazing day at Kayla's Boot Camp on Saturday 13th June.

I was one of the first to arrive, and as I arrived at just after 11am it meant that I was practically at the front of the line. With doors not due to open until 1pm and the first group still inside Olympia West after the first session, I thought that the wait may be long and tedious. Of course it didn't take long for the true BBG spirit to sweep through the growing crowd.

Kayla Itsines London World Tour

I got talking with 3 wonderful ladies who had each ventured to London alone in pursuit of the boot camp. Make sure to pop by and follow their journeys on Instagram!

On the left is the lovely Petra @Powerpeps who traveled all the way from Italy to be there! In the middle is me *waves*, and next to me is the gorgeous Eva @evalicious_m who flew in from Switzerland! On the far right is the beautiful Tash @mylittlegymdream!

By the time the doors opened I considered these girls to be my friends. Before I knew it we were running up the stairs of Olympia West to secure a good spot at the front by the stage. I ran like I had never run in my life, suitcase in hand, I ran like my life depended upon it, and after what felt like forever we entered the hall. 

We ran harder and faster, and eventually located spaces right in front of the stage. I couldn't quite believe that we were going to be right there in the very thick of it as London came together for Kayla. With an hour to go before the lady herself arrived, we took the ample opportunity to snap photos in front of the board after Toby (Kayla's other half!) announced that there would be a potential prize for someone.

Kayla Itsines London World Tour

Kayla Itsines London World Tour

Kayla Itsines London World Tour

Of course I never in my wildest dreams, dreamed that it would be I who received it!

I even had the amazing opportunity to meet two of the amazing ladies I have spent so much time following and talking with on Instagram. Ladies I really have shared their journey with, and it was so fantastic to meet the beautiful Lisa @lisa_pittbbg!


I even got to meet the lovely Kerry from @bbg_cm_2015! I could hardly contain my excitement!


Arriving back to our places and perching on our yoga mats we spoke with other BBG girls and the excitement grew as the minutes ticked away. It was almost time for Kayla's arrival. Toby was on stage by this point and he was talking to the crowd which had really grown since our arrival. 

The next thing I know is Toby is calling my name. My Instagram post is being read out to the audience and my presence was required on stage. I was going to be going home with a shiny new Polar Watch. My heart thumping like it might burst out of my chest at any moment, I got to my feet and walked the short distance to the stage, one foot in front of the other. Any other time this would have scared the living day lights out of me, but here within the BBG community I was at ease. That being said though, not at one moment did I look out at the audience, so that most likely helped.

Kayla Itsines London World Tour

The day was off to the most amazing start, little did I know that it was about to get even more surreal. 

Even more amazing!

Kayla walked in, the atmosphere electric, the crowds cheering, shouting, applauding. She came right past me as she walked with a bounce to the stage. I was in awe, complete and utter awe. 

Very soon we were into the work out, and OH MY GOD the #DeathByKayla hashtag exists for a reason. Working out with Kayla made every other time I had used that hashtag an injustice. Kayla workied us hard, and the warm up alone almost killed me. Even now I can certainly still feel the fruits of the effort, and it puts a big smile on my face.

The half hour work out flew by as quickly as the sweat dripped down my brow. When it came to an end I could have quite contently lay on my yoga mat and had a hours lie down, but it was time to meet the very lady herself. I had the opportunity to MEET Kayla, and I joined the back of the line that slowly snaked around to where she was stood meeting and greeting the London community.

Eventually I was at the very front of the line, it was my turn to step forward, and I was ready to introduce myself when Kayla stopped me completely in my tracks. Kayla already knew who I was. I could have chocked right there and then. HOW!?

Kayla Itsines London World Tour

The meeting was like a dream, I cannot even begin to explain how amazing it felt. When I started the guides 18 weeks ago back in February, I had no idea of the changes I was going to make, the people I would meet, the accomplishments I would achieve. How much I would look up to and admire Kayla herself. Over the course of my journey I have gained such a huge respect for Kayla, and the amazing community that is the back bone of the BBG Guide.

Kayla Itsines London World Tour

Kayla Itsines London World Tour

Kayla Itsines London World Tour

Kayla Itsines London World Tour

The entire day was completely amazing, and I have left with the motivation to work harder this year than ever before. A year into my journey to tone up and find myself again, I have found that and so much more. I really do owe all of that to this lady right here!

Thank you Kayla!

Outfit Credits:

Outfit by Nike.

Trainers Nike Air Max 2015 from Millet Sports £125.99.


Disclaimer: I  received the Nike Air Max Trainers in exchange for this post.  All views and opinions expressed are completely honest and my own. This post is in no way associated with Kayla Itsines, this is my own personal experience using the BBG Guide. 










4 comments:

  1. Wow well firstly Congratulations on meeting Kayla, I am so jealous. I loved reading your blog, I almost felt I was there myself.

    I like you missed both windows for the free tickets. All day Saturday my mind was on the bootcamp. Kayla is a huge source of motivation and a genuinely amazing human being. Who tours the world and teaches free bootcamp sessions? No one except Kayla, we need more people like her in the world.

    Thank you for this article and good luck in your journey :-)

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  2. Wow well firstly Congratulations on meeting Kayla, I am so jealous. I loved reading your blog, I almost felt I was there myself.

    I like you missed both windows for the free tickets. All day Saturday my mind was on the bootcamp. Kayla is a huge source of motivation and a genuinely amazing human being. Who tours the world and teaches free bootcamp sessions? No one except Kayla, we need more people like her in the world.

    Thank you for this article and good luck in your journey :-)

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  3. Wow what an experience. I am about to start the guides again as i fell off the track. Determined this time

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