"Everything is Great 😊 I don’t use…"

Everything is Great 😊 I don’t use everything but I enjoy the Good Doctor Ross and the dietitian and the Facebook page

"My miyagi experience"

Today was my last call with zeenia my dietitian. I just want to say thank you to her and miyagi for fine tuning my eating habits. It has set me on a journey of healthy eating with occasional treats. It's ok to eat some carbs...it's ok.to have treats but just occasionally. It has been a program of confirming fresh is best. I also started push up challenge last qeek and hope to keep that up even after June. Aim is to stay healthy and happy. I am 64 and kicking it!!

"Worked for me"

This program worked well for me. As I am a procrastinator the calls from my coach kept me accountable. Luckily I don’t have any major health problems, so focusing on changing habits was my focus. I’m 67 and my mum is a fairly fit 97, so I want to ensure my next 30 or so years are healthy and happy ones. The resources, especially the video on “there are no good or bad foods” example of a pendulum was very powerful for me. That and “Eat the Rainbow” is something that stays with me. So I really appreciate having all the tools available to me while on this journey. Thanks Alysha for your guidance.

"The beginning not the end"

My experience was varied. I initially signed up expecting to lose weight quickly. I soon found out that was not the case with more emphasis on correcting some bad habits and improving some not so bad ones. Because my diet was already fairly much like the ideas given with not a lot of “junk” foods it was more a case of tweaking. My weekly consults with Penny were always constructive. After 26 weeks it has become a way of life with my pantry and fridge only containing the foods that enable me to stay within the guidelines. I know that if I stray I don’t need to give myself a hard time.
I also have the mindset that this has been a huge financial investment so it would be wasted if I didn’t commit to the programme. I did feel initially that the costs should have been put forward early in the discussion. The fact that there is no “cooling off” period was difficult. Health Funds do not cover anywhere near the total cost.
I will continue to follow on Facebook & podcasts to make sure I get my value.
I now believe I can do this as I had lost the belief that I would ever lose weight

"The sales pitch doesn't allow the…"

The sales pitch doesn't allow the program to deliver what is promised. A weight loss program is promised but this is more of a change of mindset and ensuring nutrients are included in your diet program. It was supposed to improve your health but mine actually got worse by following the tips my dietician gave me. Very unhappy. The cost is also exorbitant for a 20 min or less phone call each week.

"An amazing program"

An amazing program. Thank you

"I felt that a phone call every week…"

I felt that a phone call every week wasn't needed for me if people had a choice about the phone calls be it a fortnightly or monthly would be better.
The cost of the course I feel was way too much.
The website was easy to follow.

"Slow good changes"

My experience has been a slow revisiting of my habits, and I have been given space, counsel and encouragement to check them. At times I felt like a child, restoring foundational things like water intake, “fruit twice a day” etc But so what? I see how busy my days are, with minimal time for self care/planning/enjoyment. I am not where I want to be, but I have been grateful that my directions have been changed, my systems feel better, and I can shake off all the “opinions/fads” about food advice & stay the course with optimism! Lyndal was consistently helpful, answering questions and seeing more positive steps in my week than I did! Encouragement is powerful. Thankyou.

".Finding the old me"

I did not have any expectations.
As a carer for my partner I recognised I had neglected myself. I had stacked on weight, lost fitness, became reclusive & used alcohol regularly. I visited a Dr to get my bloods and learnt my BP was excessively high.
This program was my bid to rediscover & heal myself, and I was committed.
With medication I have righted my BP and have chosen the program to assist with my cholesterol & weight.
The program offered gentle encouragement rather than being prescriptive. I now exercise daily, have learnt healthy meal portions and have alcohol free days.
It has been about forming good habits in my life and it has really worked. I feel better physically & emotionally.
The person I used to know is now in sight... I am confident I can continue with my lifestyle habits to be me again. Ģreat news is my partner has joined me in with food and now some exercise.
Many thanks

"From Hba1c 18.6 to a successful 6.3."

I am 76 in June and every diet I've tried - I failed. I've had type 2 diabetes since 1986, my BG has never been under control. I felt like a failure. My health was spiralling out of control and multiple health issues are now a problem.
Then on a red letter day I discovered an advertisement in Facebook, I procrastinated ( as usual) then decided why not reach out, it couldn't hurt. What an amazing decision that has turned out to be. I've learned so much, mainly, I'm not a failure, even at my age I can succeed. It's because of the amazing team at Miyagi and the other very supportive members. My weight after having my family was over 25 stone and has always been my basis for judging success or failure. Over the years since being diagnosed with diabetes I've clawed my yoyo way down under 100 kg. I'm now around 80 kg. My blood glucose from a high Hba1c of 18.6, has dropped and since February 2nd when I joined Miyagi, has gone from 10.2 and is now 6.3. my dietitian Shauna is such an amazing person and the things she has taught me have seen this amazing transformation in self belief and image. Our brains are so amazing when we have the right tools and attitudes. Thank you all from the bottom of my ❤️ Miyagi.