18 months down the line, I cannot express strongly enough how delighted and relieved I am with my levels of physical fitness. I honestly haven’t felt so fit, energetic and strong for years. I have the ability to demonstrate strength and flexibility in my Pilates classes, attend Yoga sessions, hike for many miles and dance for hours. It’s amazing and so exciting – I have my life back!

This year I am off trekking in Southern India, undertaking a Yoga training course, enjoying a contemporary dance course and being a full-on active and fun Grandma of two lively girls – I find myself laughing out loud at the sheer joy of it all.