I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Ray Kelly around 4 months ago, when I decided that I wanted to lose weight and get fit. I weighed in at 114.1kg, was very un-fit and a heavy smoker, I never thought I would ever achieve what I did achieve whilst living at “The New Me” weight loss retreat in Melbourne and being trained and guided by Ray over a 12 week period.
In my first week with Ray, I had a bitter attitude towards exercise, I was the least fit in the group of 5 and hated the fact that I couldn’t keep up. I gave up smoking the minute I walked into the retreat, so I was battling two things at once.
I remember a particular training session with Ray, where he made us do Indian runs outside in the early morning, I hated this day, everyone was at the stage where they could run for a few moments (approximately 20 metres) and I was always last, I just felt like I couldn’t do it. Ray thought otherwise, he told me that I was a runner and that he would prove it to me as the weeks go on. 12 weeks on and he was right, after many sessions of pain and doubt, I can now run for 10 km’s in one hour and feel great. All thanks to his dedication, training style and effort. He supported me through the toughest of times and made me realise that I had it In me to be this fit, strong, confident person that I am today.
My attitude towards exercise has completely changed, I now love working out and always want to achieve new results.
Everyday was a new day with Ray, I was never bored, in fact I would look forward to the challenges he would bring for the day.
His support was amazing. He pushed me to limits I never thought were possible, he knew when and how to push me so that every session was a great session and a session where I achieved new results.
In 12 weeks I lost 26kg, I have gained confidence and strength. I can do things I never thought I could do. Ray is an amazing person, his knowledge and experience are evident in the way he works and the results his clients achieve. His book “Winners Do What Losers Don’t” has helped me immensely upon my return to Sydney, I use it everyday to help me spice up my training style and keep it interesting.
I would recommend Ray as a personal trainer to absolutely anyone, I have him to thank for everything I have achieved and would never have done it without him.
Thank you Ray,