The Wake-Up Call

For Manika, the wake-up call came in the form of a photograph.

She was holding her daughter in a baby carrier, a snapshot from years ago that her child recently discovered.

“She looked at the photo and said, ‘Mom, is that you? You look so different.’ Then my older one looked and said, ‘You were fat.’ She wasn’t wrong.”

It was a simple but powerful moment of truth that made Manika reflect deeply on how far she had come and how much she wanted to keep going.

Side by side with a new photo, the difference was staggering.

In the old one, she was exhausted and uncomfortable in her body.

In the new one, she’s 10kg lighter, she stood tall, confident, and strong, holding her daughter again, this time with pride.

The Turning Point

Manika’s RNT journey began in early 2024, after years of watching her siblings transform their health through the same process.

“I’d seen my siblings all go through it. They were so comfortable in their bodies, so confident, and I was still struggling. I wanted that same freedom.”

The realisation hit during a family holiday to Tanzania over Christmas.

Surrounded by her fit, vibrant siblings, she decided it was time to stop waiting and start doing.

“I’d seen how they could enjoy life. Go on holiday, eat out, and still stay in control. They had structure, balance, and energy. I wanted that too.”

Juggling Work, Kids, and Change

Like many working parents, Manika had her doubts.

With two young daughters and a demanding career in global finance, she wondered how she could fit it all in.

“I thought, ‘Does this even suit my lifestyle?’ I’ve got kids, deadlines, meetings, how do I make it work?”

But that was exactly the point. RNT wasn’t about waiting for life to slow down. It was about learning how to transform fit real life, not the other way around.

“My siblings reminded me that the job, the family, and the chaos are never going away. You’ve got to learn to manage it, not avoid it.”

Manika has always been active, growing up in a family that valued fitness and sport. But she admits nutrition was always her blind spot.

“I’ve always enjoyed training, but food was my weakness. I never really understood how nutrition and training worked together. I’d either overeat or go too restrictive.”

Her health scare during her first pregnancy, gestational diabetes, made her aware of just how important it was to take care of herself long-term.

“Diabetes runs in my family, so when I was diagnosed, it scared me. I knew I needed to do something before it became permanent.”

Building Habits That Stick

Through RNT’s structure, Manika learned how to plan ahead, fuel properly, and remove the guesswork that had kept her stuck for years.

“I used to think it was about willpower. But it’s not. It’s about structure. Once I had that, everything became simpler.”

The results soon followed: consistent fat loss, sharper energy, and a lighter mood.

But perhaps the biggest transformation wasn’t physical…

“My girls look at me differently now. They see someone who takes care of herself. Someone strong. And that matters to me more than anything.”

One year after joining RNT, Manika decided to do something she never thought she would… a photoshoot.

She almost said no.

“I didn’t want to do it at first. I was nervous, busy, and I didn’t feel ready. But my coach pushed me to do it, and I’m so glad she did.”

Standing in front of the camera, she saw her body transformed and her mindset evolved. The confidence, energy, and pride that had been missing were all there, reflected in her.

The Legacy She’s Creating

Now, Manika’s transformation is the example she’s setting for her daughters, showing them what’s possible when you stop waiting for the perfect moment and start taking action.

“My kids can see what consistency looks like. They see me training, meal prepping, and showing up even when it’s hard. That’s what I want them to remember.

“I’m still busy. I’m still a mom. But now, I feel in control. I have the energy and confidence to live life on my terms.”

If you’re waiting for things to calm down before you start, you’ll be waiting forever…

Ready to rewrite your own story like Manika? Book a call to start your transformation today with RNT Fitness.