Let’s be honest, my weight struggle is probably no different to many other Australians. There were times when getting up for work and leaving the house was a battle. I was embarrassed about my size and thought everyone was staring at me. It had a huge impact on my life and overall health and wellbeing.
I had tried everything from diets to hypnosis, but nothing seemed to work for me. I would lose weight and then put the weight I had lost plus some straight back on which made me struggle more with mental health.
The turning point came when I made the decision to undergo weight loss surgery after more than 3 years of research. I lost 30 kilograms and since then have transformed my life.
But I experienced that dreaded plateau where for 5 months no weight shifted and with an additional 30 kilograms to lose the Medibank Live Better Rewards app came at the right time for me.
It keeps me accountable daily by allowing me to track exactly what activities I am doing, whether going to the gym, drinking 8 glasses of water per day, eating healthy food or taking a 30-minute walk.
It’s even rubbed off on my husband, who has lost weight by making the lifestyle changes with me and the healthier meal choices we are making together.
The things that worked for me through my journey:
• Going to the gym more regularly, which was something I never did.
• I make sure I am moving every single day, even if it’s just a 30-minute walk.
• I’m conscious of how many serves of fruit and vegetables I am eating.
• And, being rewarded for making healthier choices.
