So it's time to start a blog!  After having a few months off training due to work commitments it's time to get back to it,.......

 hit the gym hard and make some gains!

To give those who don't know me a brief insight into who I am, what I do, here's a quick intro:

I have been competing for 3 years, mainly within female figure however over the past year I have altered the diet I follow so my physique is suitable to fitness model categories.  The main alteration being an increase in carbs so I don't appear as lean on stage.

I am the director for Smartshake UK, along with my partner Jon Birkett and have just opened two fitness studios in Hazel Grove, Manchester.  

I am extremely fortunate to be part of Team Grenade (the UK's biggest selling fatburner) which has also lead to becoming a sponsored athlete with Reflex Nutrition.

I am naturally very lean and find it hugely difficult to gain size or not look to vascular.  This is the reason why if you check out my diet, to some it seems a lot of food and is certainly not suitable for most.

I look forward to having you follow my progress 

Claire