There is no guarantee that physical exercise will achieve specific outcomes. Results will vary depending on personal commitment, genetics, nutrition and lifestyle factors.
After a trip to New Zealand in 2011 where she couldn’t go bungy jumping or sky diving due to her weight, Lauren Corish knew it was time to change her ways. Since joining Health Mates Lauren has lost an amazing 40kg and gained a whole lot of confidence in the process.
Name: Peter Johnston Member since: June 2013 Weight loss to date: 20kg Tip: “Always remain focused on your goal and never let any shred of doubt enter your mind.” Peter joined Health Mates 12 months ago on a crusade to lose weight for his wedding day, and to improve his overall health. Since getting married Peter has maintained […]
Susan joined Health Mates 9 months ago and believes it’s been one of the best decisions she has ever made. Susan shares powerful insights into how she beat her fear of joining a gym and how it’s impacted her personally. We admire you Susan and love your new lease on life!
Name: Chris Robinson Member since: 2010 Weight loss to date: 35kgs Tips: “Embrace exercise and make it part of your routine – it’s that simple.” You have been a member of Health Mates for 3.5 years. What lead you to Health Mates? I was overweight and not really enjoying my life in the body that I had. At […]
Name: Pauline Fong Member since: Aug 2013 Weight loss to date: 20kgs Tips: “There’s a lot of hard work and sweat involved, but it’s all worth it! There’s only one regret that you’ll have… that you didn’t do this sooner!” When did you start training at Health Mates? I joined Health Mates late August 2013. […]
NAME: Jessica Hutchinson MEMBER SINCE: July 2011 ACHIEVEMENTS: Completing Tough Mudder and the Gold Coast Marathon GOAL: To run a half-marathon in every Australian capital city. TYPES OF TRAINING: running, swimming, gym classes, weights and walking. TIP: “Anything is possible as long s you believe you can do it and put in the hard work.” […]
500 For The Fight has proven to be our most successful weight loss fundraiser in Health Mates history… Christina, Health Mates Centre Manager, came up with the idea of a team of gym members (and those from the community who wished to take part) all donating their unwanted kilos to charity. The aim was to […]
NAME: Jay Hopa AGE: 27 MEMBER SINCE: December 2011 GOAL: To lose another 20 kilos PROGRESS TO DATE: Took part in 500 for the Fight weight-loss challenge and lost all 5kgs pledged. TIP: ” Suck it up now so you don’t have to suck it in later.” How long have you been a member of Health Mates? […]
NAME: Levi Murphy AGE: 23 MEMBER SINCE: April 2012 STARTING WEIGHT: 157kg GOAL: To reach 80kgs and maintain 12% body fat. PROGRESS TO DATE: Levi has lost 72kgs in 18 months and is down to 17% body fat. TYPES OF TRAINING: Cardiovascular, weights and circuit training 4 times per week as a minimum. TIP: Work your butts […]
Demonstrating that Heath Mates has the potential to change people’s lives – 93 people lost a grand total of 366kg in just 12 weeks by participating in the Weight Loss Challenge, which ran from 27 August – 18 November 2012. We have all been inspired by their dedication and commitment. We sat down to chat […]
