I was down in the dumps so I decided to go to New You Boot Camp as a friend had recommended the week long course to me.

I was nervous beforehand. I didn’t know what to expect, but now I’ve done New You Boot Camp I feel I can do anything.

After meeting everyone I took a few minutes to gather my thoughts. The group were so lovely, they were all there for different reasons. I met some amazing people – friends for life – and I’m really looking forward to the reunion.

There were low points and the group would all pull together to help each other out whenever one of us was feeling a bit down and when someone felt low, we’d all give encouragement.

It’s like a weight has been lifted. It was tough but I’m much fitter and stronger now and I’m going to take up spinning as I loved the cycling so much. And funnily enough I was good at the boxing. I’ve got a powerful right hook!

Jo-Emma realises how far she has come when two weeks ago a newspaper published a photo of Joe and Kristina kissing in Rome. “Two months ago I’d have been in tears but now it doesn’t bother me as New You Boot Camp has empowered me!”

Jo-Emma Larvin attended the New You Boot Camp in Portugal*