If you want to be healthier, boost your vitality and lose body fat, you're not alone. We're supporting thousands of our members across Australia to incorporate small changes that will have a positive impact on their day-to-day. It's inspiring to see how simple changes to health behaviours and lifestyle - such as by moving more, connecting with an active community and choosing nutritious food - can deliver powerful wins for your physical, mental and social well-being.
Here are our seven well-being tips to help you achieve your weight loss goals with ease!
1. Identify your motivation
So, what are your lifestyle goals? Why are you so committed? From our personal trainers' experience supporting hundreds of clients of all ages on their wellness journeys, it's often rarely just about the actual weight. We know the best results come when you're crystal clear about how you want to 'feel' once you achieve your goals. Healthier? Energised? Motivated to move more? Write it down!
2. Get support and start small
Simple steps are the most effective. Get support by talking with your personal trainer or a health expert about a realistic goal in a set timeframe. Then break it down into achievable steps, and remember, this is a lifestyle, not a race.
3. Mindfulness counts
Music, meditation, or a gratitude journal can help keep you on track at the gym or getting there! Reflection is a powerful tool, along with your favourite tunes, which can help you boost those energy levels and embrace those feel-good endorphins!
4. Don't go hungry – go healthy!
Starving yourself of calories is not the answer to weight loss because self-discipline often drops when hunger hits! Prioritise nutritious wholefoods, and remember, moderation is key. You can have dessert or that piece of chocolate – it's ok!
5. Shop for success
Shopping at your local farmers' markets or fruit store is a simple way to get inspired to make healthier and fresher food choices. Online shopping is also a great way to stay on track with your weight loss plan, as you may be more disciplined and discerning when selecting food items in a calm environment at home, rather than when browsing under the bright lights in-store.
6. Make meal plans and batch cook
It's time to set yourself up to succeed, especially for when life gets hectic. Meal planning is one of the best ways to achieve your goals. Choose healthy and delicious recipes and set aside time to batch-cook and portion meals to stock up the freezer or fridge so you're ready to nourish yourself regardless of your motivation! If weekend dining out is on the menu, you know you are in control to manage the rest of the week, so there's no such concept as cheating or needing to feel guilty.
7. Move more, your way
Movement is key to a healthier you. Decide how often you want to move and choose activities that light you up. Joining a gym gives you a supportive community, expert trainers, a safe environment and the right equipment to support your goals. Mix up your workouts to keep things interesting – train one-on-one with a personal trainer, join a group fitness class with friends or take a mindful session at yoga or Pilates. Along the way, you'll meet like-minded people who want to smash their fitness goals too!
By following these seven tips, you'll stay on track and achieve your weight loss goals. Remember, success lies in incorporating sustainable lifestyle changes, finding motivation beyond the numbers on the scale and nourishing your body with healthy choices. We're here to support you every step of the way on your wellness journey.
Start your transformative path today!