11/07/2026
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 💪 - RACHEL
Meet Rachel.
At 51, Rachel joined The Angry Vegan looking for more than just exercise.
Like many women going through the menopause, she was dealing with weight gain, aching joints, poor focus and a loss of confidence. She wanted to feel like herself again. Better than that, she wanted to become a stronger, more focused version of herself.
After just a couple of months of training, she’s already proving to herself what’s possible.
Rachel regularly joins our Strong and Strength & Conditioning sessions and loves the fact that everyone is there for the same reason.
“No posing in mirrors with phones. Just hardworking people encouraging each other to get better.”
She also admitted something else surprised her…
“The Angry Vegan himself. He’s actually a nice friendly guy, despite the name! And Fran is so welcoming too.” 😂
One of Rachel’s proudest achievements isn’t a number on the scales or a dress size. It’s simply turning up week after week and being consistent. She’s discovered she genuinely enjoys strength training and is lifting weights she never imagined she could.
The best compliment she’s received?
Her five-year-old grandson told her he was glad she had “big muscles” because she could push him higher on the swings. We think that’s worth more than any trophy. ❤️
Outside the gym she’s already noticing the difference. Clothes shopping feels easier, she’s sleeping better, has more energy and can spend longer doing the things she loves with her family.
Looking ahead, Rachel has her sights set on lifting even heavier weights and finally saying goodbye to those “bingo wings.”
When she’s not training you’ll probably find her walking her dog, out hiking, reading a good book, enjoying afternoon tea and scones with her daughter, or relaxing on a sunny beach.
Rachel’s message to anyone thinking about joining is simple:
“Everyone has to start somewhere, so why not here? We’re a friendly, welcoming bunch of like-minded people.”
Thank you for being part of our community, Rachel. 👏🧡
Thinking about getting stronger but not sure where to start? Book a free first session and come and see what our community is all about.
