As a trainer sometimes we just know someone is going to succeed EVEN before they start. Don’t get me wrong, Jac still has a journey in front of her. But you know what, I have every confidence in her success because of her why, her sacrifices, her understanding of the journey and her sheer determination that this time it will be different!
Have a read of Jac’s Metabolic Precision Journey after only 8 weeks!
My why…
I had reached my breaking point! I no longer felt like me, I didn’t recognise myself, I was dragging myself through life, and afraid to eat because of my size, if I felt full I felt fat… After 5 months of attending regular gym classes I hadn’t shifted any weight, and I was feeling tired of dragging myself around, the classes were getting harder because I was feeling my weight. I had to do something or I was going to give up.
My GP ran the standard blood tests, which according to my results I was the picture of health, even my blood sugars had improved! My iron was good, so why was I sooo exhausted? I was waking up to the alarm every morning as though I’d only just closed my eyes. The Dr wrote on a piece of paper I had to eat more vegetables, avoid fried foods and drink water – check, check, check. He prescribed me diet pills and referred me to a nutritionist – I burst into tears. I had used this medication 2 years ago, the weight came off and then back on with some more. I didn’t want to take them again. I wanted my bounce back…
I was very interested in Metabolic Precision (MP) when I joined the gym as the science made sense to me. But due to lawyers and tax bills from my prior relationship I wouldn’t have the money until mid year, but I decided if the Dr was going to send me to a nutritionist it was time for MP. I would use half the grocery budget if I had to and make it happen. On my way home from the Dr I pulled into Healthy Horizons, Christine was about to start a FIRE session but took a couple of minutes to chat to me, it was all I could do to hold back the tears when I asked Christine about the MP program. I needed a holistic lifestyle change and this was my last hope. This was it.
Fast forward 8 weeks into the program…I asked Jac about the positives she had noticed already and the response blew me away!
… Well where do I start!
- Within the first week I was sleeping better than ever, I used to wake up to the alarm and feel like I’d only just closed my eyes to sleep. I no longer feel like a need a nanna nap at 3pm each day!
- Whilst the science of MP made sense, now I have the knowledge to eat the right combinations at the right times. So I’m eating more than I ever have my whole entire adult life… I’m not afraid to eat anymore and in fact I’m now eating to nourish my body from the inside out.
- Everything is reducing… kilos, centimetres and body fat %… tight clothing is now lose and trousers that didn’t fit in January now fit comfortably.
- My pain from long term injuries is manageable, some days I used to be laid up in bed, not able to move or walk… this hasn’t happened once since I started MP.
- I realise there is no use doing a workout unless you have your nutrition right – it would be like trying to drive a diesel when you have filled up with unleaded.
- My children are slowly picking up better habits… and bad choices make for a good learning opportunity and conversation with them.
That’s just a few and I’m sure there is more, but basically I feel like I am present in my life again, no longer dragging myself through each day like a chore. I feel like I am regaining the spring in my step and I am finally in control of my journey. If it is to be, it’s now up to me!
I can’t believe the change in only 8 weeks, I can’t believe I’m that same person that walked in to ask Christine about MP, choking back the tears as I’d reached my snap point and didn’t know what else I could do.
I know am only at the very start of my journey. I have a long way to go to be where I will be healthily comfortable, but I am so excited at what now lies ahead, including nervously excited about my first FIRE group starting in September.
Wow, I couldn’t have said it better. Real people, real results, real food. It’s not about dramatic weight loss, its about a lifestyle change.
Want to know more? We have a FREE seminar coming up “Why Diet’s Fail?” August 4th – please RSVP to reception@healthyhorizons.com.au – there is no reason you can’t be just like Jac!
