28 Days That Changed My Life | Episode 5 | Amanda

Meet Amanda

Amanda is 54 years old, works a corporate job, has 2 sons and needless to say she has a very busy life. About one year ago, Amanda had a partial hysterectomy which has lead her to start gaining weight in unexpected areas. She is also really upset that she can no longer wear her wedding rings due to putting on weight. Amanda has recently found that balancing her work travel, hotel stays and work functions whilst trying to do healthy meal-prep has been a struggle (plus she is also managing family life with her hubby and 2 sons on top of this too). Currently, Amanda is experiencing menopause, and, like many women her age, losing weight especially around the middle, can be a challenge due to hormonal changes. Our dietitian, and founder of Be Fit Food, Kate Save, supported Amanda on her 28 day challenge to improve her energy, take back control of her health and reach her goal of being able to wear her wedding rings again. Tune into this episode to see the incredible results that Amanda managed to achieve.

Meet Ben

Ben was bullied all throughout high school, and he admits that he was always ‘bigger’ as a child too. Ben remembers that he couldn’t fit into any clothes therefore he didn’t want to go any go anywhere as he felt so uncomfortable about his weight. He was even self harming at times in his life. His mum recounts that both Ben and his sister got to the point where they did ‘not want to be here any more’ and then they all decided to have weight loss surgery. Ben stated that he wanted to do the 28 day Challenge with his mum to get back on track with his health post weight loss surgery as he felt that he wasn’t getting enough protein, vitamins and minerals to nourish his body whilst also achieving ongoing weight loss to reach his health goals.

"I’ve almost got to my goal weight which is really, really exciting….. I have gone from 120kg to 110kg. I have more energy to do things like exercise and going for walks. It’s so nice to be able to go into a store and just buy clothes off the rack and put them on as previously I just had to buy clothes online."

Meet Christine

Christine also struggled with her weight her entire life and at 52 years old she had a stroke which she recounts as a very worrying time for her. Both to support her family and improve her health, she decided to have weight loss surgery. Christine wanted to do the 28 day challenge with her son Ben to make sure that they would keep each other on track given that post surgery there were a lot of foods that they could not eat for a while and she was concerned about losing her hair due to poor nutrition. Christine wants to now eat the correct foods for her body rather than just eating anything that would make her feel full without providing the right nutrition for their bodies to ensure they maintain critical lean body mass such as muscle mass whilst still losing unwanted body fat until she reaches her health goals. Christine’s main concern was not getting enough protein in her diet prior to the 28 day challenge.

‘’I’ve got from 86kg to 81kg and I feel really, really good. All of the meals have been really enjoyable and they have been really nice to eat. I am really enjoying the quality of the food as well. I have so much more energy and I sometimes now want to walk the dog in the morning and the evening’’

-Christine

Meet Geena

Geena is 52 years old, she has 2 children and she recently became a Grandma to little Lotti who is about to turn one. She runs a coffee cart in Beaconsfield at Mitre 10 and on weekends she likes to help mums with sleep respite. Geena wanted to do the 28 day challenge because she has always been a night nurse and struggled with her weight and energy levels and she wanted to find the right way to eat and exercise to suit her lifestyle. Her goal is to have great energy levels and to be healthy and fit but since her injury to her ACL, her mobility has been more limited and she doesn’t want to be an in-active Grandma. She is currently 96kg and would like to lose 10kg however with her age and menopause, she wants to be realistic and just be fitter and healthier for her granddaughter.

"It's been 2 weeks and I’ve continued to lose weight, loving those benefits. But its also the other benefits that you can’t measure…I am able to move around more and I’m a lot more stable as my moods are better and I have more positivity in general. I am extremely thankful that I started the challenge."

Meet Jennifer

Jennifer is 36 year old wife, mother of an almost 2 year old son and a part-time disability support worker who started gaining weight when she was pregnant and then started some comfort eating habits due to subsequent health issues and she has not been able to break these habits since. She wants to get healthy for her son and feel more comfortable in her body again. Her doctors have told her that her blood test results are concerning and they want to start her on more and more medication. Her goal is to lose 30kg, improve her overall health and she’s really excited to have the guidance and support of our dietitian Kate Save whilst also not needing to cook for herself for the next 28 days.

"I’m really, really, pleased with my results to have lost 9kg in just 28 days and I’ve lost 2.5 dress sizes. I’m feeling more energetic, more mobile, I’m able to bend easier and get up off the floor easier. I am just so surprised that I could do this in just 28 days."

-Jennifer

Meet Eleanor

Join Eleanor as she embarks on a health change journey to look and feel her best on her special day. Exercise, healthy habits, and good nutrition are just a few aspects Eleanor will tackle as Kate Save ensures that the time leading up to her wedding will be the 28 days that changed her life.

‘’I was so nervous about starting Be Fit, as I was skeptical on how it would taste and if I would be hungry. I was truly so surprised. There are so many options to choose from - and each meal was tasty, filling and satisfying. Throughout my consultations with Kate, I was able to understand how carbohydrates work. This knowledge, and Be Fit's low carb, high protein food truly changed my life.

I am 15.5 kilos down and have noticed so many benefits from Be Fit including feeling more energised, sleeping better, less acid-reflux and a complete reduction in my eczema. I feel healthy inside out, and I am so, so thankful for this program. Thank you Be Fit!’’

-Eleanor