"Grateful Reflection"

I have much to be grateful for but I count my blessings the day I decided to click the link which has lead me here…. My entire perspective has changed and I’ve achieved much personal healing as a result of internal reflection of mind, body and soul. I’m 2/3 through and will hit the big 6-0 at the end… I will be the fittest I’ve been for many years. I’m very proud of myself and the very sustainable changes I’ve made and will continue with.
I hope everyone is able to find a little “me” time as we head towards the silliest week of the year

"Miyagi program "

With the Miyagi programme there is a nice mix of person to person support and self directed accountability with lots of information to dive into. There are many areas of learning to satisfy your interests, to develop the skills and mindset, ensuring sustainable weight loss and incorporating appropriate exercise, how to maintain a healthy weight once your target weight has been met and a deeper understanding of how your own individual physiology and psychology works.

"Supportive"

I really like the support from Kristy and Lance. They are great listeners and have great ideas to help me to change my negative habits.
Tamara is my new go to person as well.
Thank you all for being you.

"Individual plans"

It's great to have sessions with the coaches individually. I started slowly but hopefully will pick up as I go along.

"I wish I’d found this program sooner"

The things I have learnt about myself, my relationship with food and how I need to look after my body in just the first month has been beyond words can explain! At the start I just seemed to think I needed to lose weight for my health, I didn’t realise that in the 42 years I’ve been alive, I’ve caused more damage not just physically but mostly mentally. Those awful saying’s, I’ll start tomorrow or I’ll make up for it next time, had consumed me, and were always my go to when I fall off the wagon, and I never realised it was my safe way to give into the guilt of failure. In the first month of joining the team and starting this marathon, I’ve learnt more about how mindset and positive thinking is one of the most important things that will help changes stick, and the people I’ve spoken to or watched their posts and videos, have helped me to understand the issues I’ve faced my whole life. I’ve only just started and have already started seeing some changes that will benefit not only myself, but my family, and it’s only the beginning. I’m so excited to see what’s next.

"Give it a GO!"

Everyone I've spoke to has put my mind at ease. It's a 2way street you get what you're willing to put in and take away from each encounter you have.
At the end you can have all the tools but if you don't engage it won't work. It's up to you!

"I am so glad I took this step. The Miagi Heart Smart Australia…"

The Miagi Heart Smart Australia experience suits my needs perfectly. The calls are reminders for me to stay on track with my recovery and health forming new habits. I have not been able to do this on my own as I have been trying. The tools are there within the program for me to access as best as I am able. The Zoom calls give me someone to be accountable to. I share my progress, take on suggestions making them my homework which helps set new patterns in my mind.
The progress call gives me the opportunity to speak my mind, recall my journey and write notes to add to my journal. Miagi is giving me the support I wished I had in the past as I tried to help myself. At the end of this my intention is to have a habit pattern that will sit comfortably with me as I experience my older self. I am so glad I signed up and so grateful to all the amazing staff.

"Healthy lifestyle program for life.…"

This 6 month health program is for a change of lifestyle. It is different because you have a dietitian consult every fortnight to help you set up doable goals for the fortnight, give you tips on food and setting up new healthy habits that change your mindset towards food. This human interaction helped me monitor my progress every fortnight and applying what I have learned changed my relationship with food for life. I have been on so many weight loss programs but so far my weight loss in this program is the one that I have maintained for more than three months.

And this program is not focused on weight loss alone but on changing your habits towards food and healthy living , the weight loss is a bonus.

I joined the program because of health issues of being prediabetic, obese, having a fatty liver and high cholesterol. After 6 months, I finished the program with normal blood sugar, normal liver enzymes and my Triglycerides at 1 with a bonus of losing 12 kgs. (The evidence is in the results of your blood tests taken at the beginning, middle and end of the program.) To me, that is fulfillment of my health goals so I continue to do what I have done.

It was a free range education where all the tools are given to you (documents to read, videos to watch, live shows, a Facebook Support Group) and you have to put in the effort to apply them. I love that you are not given a set of weekly recipes to follow but you are given the freedom to choose the recipes. At the end of the program, you know what you like and you learned what works so you still continue with them after the program.

It is your effort and change in mindset towards food and healthy living that will make this program a success.

I am so happy that I found a program that helped me establish a new healthy lifestyle. It worked during the program for 6 months so I will continue to do it forever.

I love the weekly live show "Ask the Doc" of Dr Ross Walker who is a cardiologist with vast experience and knowledge. I have learned a lot about having a healthy heart and living a happy and healthy life.

I love the Facebook support group where members share their highs and lows. It helps with social interaction because you are part of a community for health improvement.

So the program is a yes for me.

"Heartsmart vs DIY diets "

Started the Heartsmart program in June 24 with some trepidation as wasn’t sure what I would get from it. I have never been on a diet before nor needed medication for cholesterol or blood pressure etc. So in June when I was put on a cholesterol reducing statin, I also came across the Heartsmart program on FB. As such I thought it time to put some science around how to lower my cholesterol and reduce some weight. Heartsmart provided a great insight in how to address both issues for me. These came via a wealth of short videos from Dr Ross Walker, covering a wide range of topics, and the program dieticians as well as monthly video catch ups with a dedicated dietician.
All the above measures keep you focused on eating better and smarter and by also picking up a bit more exercise has lead to a 8kg weight reduction as well as significant drop in my cholesterol levels. This has also contributed to a better blood pressure.
I compare myself to a friend who has similar issues but has not been able to use the tools available from the Heartsmart program. Unfortunately after a good start by my friend to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure, things have gone in the wrong direction for them. I believe Heartsmart is the difference as provides participants with the right tools and support to assist you in eating smarter, rather than guessing.

"Facing New Challenges …"

At the beginning my feelings were very mixed - being very unsure, almost afraid of what I was letting myself in for…. But the Jump Start program helped me highlight my reasons for joining and at the same time assess the reality of my goals.