We are very pleased to announce our 2014 Weight Loss Challenge sponsorship recipients. SHIRLEY Community Sponsorship Recipient Shirley is a breast cancer survivor who now suffers from diabetes, sleep apnoea and osteopaenia. With all of her conditions there has been one […]
WIN A SPOT IN OUR WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE! We’re looking for someone to sponsor in our 12 Week Weight Loss Challenge. Are you a non-exerciser who has been thinking about budging 10kg or more? This is your chance to win $1,000 worth of membership and services to help get you started on your transformation journey, including: FREE […]
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 […]
I like things to be simple. Simple for me is best. When I look at a problem I avoid complexity and get back to basics. When I speak to people, I see that there are many different opinions out there. Different methods of how to do this and that. There is more than one way […]
When the colder seasons roll around, things in the gym start to change. Mindsets start to change and habits start to change as the fear of summery, beach attire starts to evaporate. We get comfortable and loosen the straps a little. For some this translates to a little extra stored energy on the waist line […]
Consider this… Research shows those who sleep for less than 5 hours per night are 70% more likely to be obese. Learn to love your sleep. If you’re a night owl, try going to bed just half an hour earlier each night for a couple of weeks and then gradually aim for an hour earlier. […]
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!
Is it time to do something for yourself? The Health Mates Weight Loss Challenge is what you have been waiting for. Last year, as a group we lost over 400kg. Past winners have lost between 17 and 20% of their body weight. Could you be a winner this year? Over the 12 week program, your […]
By Raquel Sbrana (Cert IV Fitness/Group Exercise/Boxing & Kickboxing) Our weight is determined by the amoutn of calories we consume each day, minus the calories our body expends each day. Exercise helps with weight loss by using up excess energy (calories) that would otherwise be stored as fat, and by increasing our metabolism. Everything we […]
