Sophie Allsebrook - Q&A

What made you first decide to change yourself / your life?

It was after having my car crash; I was feeling upset and angry at the lack of strength I had left. This then made me have low self esteem and confidence issues.

Tell us how you went about making the change?

My boyfriend Jonathan really helped me as he is a body builder. I started training with him and his friends, as well as seeing specialists and others to gain advice.

I started training at least 5 times a week. I would mainly train with weights and do shoulders, back, biceps, legs etc and then do a run every so often. Also I love training my abs so I would always make sure I do these after each training session.

But recently my partner and I have brought a house together and this has been taking up a lot of our time, but I still try to go to the gym as much as we can!

How did you first hear about Maxitone products and what made you try them?

When I started training with my boyfriend, he advised me to start having a protein shake after my work out so it would help repair my muscles.

At first I was a bit wary as I thought it would make me put on weight, but I then brought some Sculptress shakes and started taking it after my training sessions.

What are your favourite Maxitone products and why?

It has got to be Sculptress shakes, these have really helped me while training. I take it after every training session and sometime in the mornings to give me energy. From taking this the day after training my muscles feel fine, usually I would be aching!! Also I started to really see myself looking more toned... yippee!!

If you could give one tip to anyone reading your story and wanting to replicate your achievements, what would it be?

Training is more about getting fit and looking good on the outside and it is also about gaining inner strength, a winning attitude and confidence to improve your life, for you rather than for others.

What's been the single best thing about the changes you've made?

This is definitely the strength I have got back in my injured areas and also my 'chocolate fingers', oblique's I love them!

What's your favourite way to exercise?

With friends making it a social catch up and it helps with the competitive edge.

How do you treat yourself when you've achieved something positive?

I will usually buy myself a new fabulous dress, even though my partner moans about me having too many! But lets be honest, no women can have too many!! Also I will treat myself to a good Chinese every so often, as I love it and I think I have worked hard for it so...

What made you enter the Maxitone Body of 2009 competition?

To show other less confident people what hard work and dedication can achieve, as well as the closer to home benefits that I see in myself.