Mind and Body Personal Training

15/06/2026

Yesterday was IRONMAN Cairns, and every year I make a point of cheering the athletes because what they’re doing is truly extraordinary.

For those who don’t know, an IRONMAN consists of:

🏊 3.8km swim
🚴 180km bike ride
🏃 42.2km marathon

All completed in a single day. That’s a total of 226km of racing and takes 10hrs on average.

And athletes pay $1,400 just for the privilege of entering the event 😳

Which begs the question…

Why would anyone voluntarily pay money to put themselves through that much discomfort?

Because IRONMAN isn’t really about swimming, cycling or running.

It’s about proving something to yourself.

It’s about discipline.
Consistency.
Resilience.
Delayed gratification.

It’s about reshaping your IDENTITY.

Years ago I completed a half marathon (21 km).

Compared to a full IRONMAN, that’s tiny.
But for me, it was huge and that experience taught me something I’ll never forget.

It gave me confidence.

I learned (again) that if I committed to a goal, followed a plan, showed up consistently and trusted the process, I could achieve something that once felt impossible.

That kind of self-belief carries over into every area of life - Business. Parenting. Relationships. Health.

You start trusting yourself.
Self efficacy 💪

That’s why events like this inspire me so much.

The lesson here isn’t that everyone needs to become an endurance athlete, but that you should challenge yourself in some way. And show up consistently for your health goals 🙌

Walk further.
Get stronger.
Lift weights.
Improve your nutrition.
Sleep better.
Take ownership of your health.

That’s exactly what I teach in Transform.

So as you watch this incredible female champion cross the finish line, don’t think “I could never do that”

Instead ask yourself:

“What is MY next step?”

Because transformation doesn’t start with 226km.

It starts with one decision.

One workout.

One healthy meal.

One walk around the block.

And then repeating it often enough that you become the person you want to be.

👏 Congratulations to every single athlete who crossed that finish line yesterday. You earned every cheer. (Switch sound on)

15/06/2026

When I visited my son Oliver last week in Canberra, I opened his fridge and spotted something that made me smile.

Mason jar salads.

Now here’s the funny thing…

When he lived at home, he happily ate the salads I made, but I don’t ever remember him making them himself.

Yet here he is at 20 years old, living away from home, preparing healthy meals and looking after himself.

It was a powerful reminder that children don’t do what we tell them to do.

They do what they see us doing. 😃

For years, I’ve modelled healthy habits at home. Eating vegetables, prioritising protein, exercising consistently, drinking water, meal prepping and treating health as something very important.

At the time, it often felt like nobody was paying attention.

But they were.

As parents, we sometimes underestimate the impact of our daily actions. Every salad, every walk, every workout, every healthy choice is teaching our children something.

Monkey see. Monkey do.

And for university students in particular, healthy eating matters.

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help support energy levels, concentration, memory, immune function, sleep quality and stress management. Exactly the things Uni students need when juggling assignments, exams, work and independent living.

So if you’re trying to build healthier habits for yourself, remember:

You’re not just investing in your own health.

You’re setting an example that your children may carry with them long after they’ve left home.

The greatest gift we can give our children isn’t telling them how to live.

It’s showing them.

So proud of you, Oliver ❤️ You made me a very happy mum xx

15/06/2026

12/06/2026

Healthy eating is not about perfection.
It is often just about making smarter upgrades consistently.

A few examples for you:
✔ homemade dressings instead of bottled sauces, have you tried them from my latest guide?
✔ oven baked meals instead of deep fried foods - just taught my Transform clients my easy-peasy baked potato recipe.
✔ more vegetables on the plate
✔ flavourful marinades instead of “diet food”

Tiny upgrades repeated over time create BIG results.

12/06/2026

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10/06/2026

I have been a dancer ever since I was in my mum's tum. She said every time a song came on, I would start kicking and jumping inside her stomach. 🙂

At 14, I went on to complete my "Arangetram" in Bharatnatyam (Indian classical dancing, pictured) after rigorous 7 years of consistent classes and exams, culminating in a stage performance in front of 500 family and friends, followed by a grand buffet lunch party.

It was almost like a wedding (without a groom 🤣) and my parents really made this event a huge celebration.

When I was 18, I was offered the opportunity to be a professional classical dancer and perform on a world tour.. but I chose to study architecture instead.

When I lost 23kgs, after having my 2nd baby, Elvis, I attributed that to the vigorous Bollywood style dancing I did multiple times/ week (and clean eating, ofcourse).

Dance gives me SO much energy and happiness.
Plus, I hate traditional cardio like running, so dance offers excellent alternative with incredible fat burning benefits, alongwith developing balance, coordination and stamina.

Dancing is known to have some great mental benefits too - an opportunity to "let go" of any expectations of yourself (especially if you are a "perfectionist"), enjoy some music and movement.

For all my current Transform clients, I have an exciting bonus competition - our most loved competition for the month of June. So, blast those speakers, get that old disco ball out, follow along and "dance like no one's watching".

I love to gamify my clients transformations by making it fun, varied and engaging.
Here’s to another awesome month ahead on Transform 😃

10/06/2026

🚫 “Diet food” is one of the biggest scams in the weight loss industry.
Most women don’t fail because they are "foodies”
They fail because:
Their meals are repetitive.
Boring.
Unsatisfying.
And impossible to sustain long term.

Healthy eating should feel enjoyable.
Comforting.
Flavourful.
And realistic.

That’s why I created my FREE >> “Tasty Marinades & Dressings” guide.

To help women:
✔ Stay consistent
✔ Eat more home-cooked meals
✔ Enjoy vegetables more
✔ Stop relying on bottled sauces
✔ Feel satisfied while losing weight

I would love to know which recipe you have tried? Check your emails...

10/06/2026

Happy Birthday to my gorgeous Transformette Rekha ❤️

"I came to Arpita with past knee injuries and shoulder tendinitis to learn the right exercises.

Taking up Arpita's coaching has been one of the best decisions I’ve made so far. Her expertise in fitness is unmatchable.

As a mom of teenage girls with a full time career, I have long neglected myself and a year with Arpita is how women like me should give themselves as a treat. 🤗

She leads you to understand how to improve eating habits, how to stay active and makes sure you get the right techniques for exercising.

❤️ I am currently fitting in my old jeans and have a figure that I didn't think I could get back again in my forties!

I came to Arpita with knee injuries and shoulder tendinitis that would worsen in group workout class. Be that zumba or pilates, this starts a cycle that would last a couple of weeks. Like I would hurt my knee in some dance steps, then miss pilates.
So I was skeptic about personal training but gave it a try anyway. Result is I did 1000 squats, 500 pushups, headstands, squats, weights and much more.

Arpita respects the fact that I am unsure about certain movements but also encouraging in giving a try. The encouragement counteracts the fear of a possible injury. Not to forget correcting each and every time so I attempt any exercise with the right technique. I have been doing the "Transform" programme to lose weight and also 1:1 Personal Training with her 3 x week for the past 12 months and I am no longer fearful of any recurrent injuries.

Thank you Arpita for your patience and persistence.
Thanks as well to the amazing women I’ve come to know in the private "Transform" community and the fun we had in sharing the hard time Arpita was giving us 😂😂😜.
Good luck to you all on this wonderful journey.💪💪 "

- Rekha Mohit, 45, Business Owner, Mauritius, 2020
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09/06/2026

In 2000, I designed an airport in India for my architectural degree thesis.

Back then, I never imagined that one day I’d be sitting on a plane, looking down at an airport, reflecting on a completely different career.

After my second son Elvis was born, I lost 23kg.

What started as a personal transformation ended up changing the course of my life on every level.

I felt SO confident.
More energetic.
Light and fit.
I’d found my “spark” again going from 75kgs to 52kgs.

The impact was so profound that I made the decision to leave architecture and dedicate my career to helping other women transform their health & weight.

Over the last 16 years, I’ve had the privilege of helping hundreds of women lose weight, reverse inflammatory diseases, get off all sorts of medications, build strength and healthily impact their children.

Sometimes life takes you somewhere completely different from the path you originally planned.

And sometimes that unexpected path turns out to be exactly where you’re meant to be.

✈️ From designing airports…
❤️ To helping women transform their minds, bodies and lives.

No regrets. Not one.



Pic - Enroute to Canberra

09/06/2026

👍 Happy Birthday dear Sastree who lost 9kgs with me 🙌

“Before joining the “Transform” journey, I wanted to lose weight without even understanding the essentials of living your life to the best.

I never gave a thought about living your life healthily.. needless to say I was eating junk foods everyday, never forgetting my coca-cola and my chocolates!

I wanted to lose weight but would never agree to compromise with my bad eating habits.

Of course, I would complain every single day about my pains, be it joint pains, head ache and would barely walk. Taking stairs was my nightmare...

Onboarding onto the “Transform” programme has been a blessing to me. It changed my mindset, my way of eating - The “3 food rules” Arpita gives!!

I became more conscious about buying my foodstuff, more veggies and fruits etc. Interacting with the amazing people on the “Transform” private client group was very fruitful. Each and everyone on the group shared their views and would never fail to help and advise the transformers who required help, a very powerful platform I must say.

The daily accountability and the professional workout plan designed by Arpita was awesome.
I would never thought that I would wake up at 4.30 a.m for a PT class, but I did it.
Then I realised how focused I was on my goals to be healthier.

So, I would genuinely recommend to my friends to jump onto the Transform journey if you want to experience and live the change. My colleagues also noticed & complimented me.

❤️❤️ My aches have gone, headaches disappeared, I’m full of energy and lost 9kgs in just 12 weeks!

"Transform" changes your life for the best and it is the BEST thing that you can give to yourself. ❤️❤️

Words are not enough to thank you coach, Arpita Boyd!
You will remain an important part in my life.”

- Sastree Nirsimloo, 36, Assistant Branch Manager, Mauritius, 2020
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