LifeShape Clinic have been entrusted twice to assist Peter in reaching his health and weight loss goals. The first was in in 2011 after a painful knee injury.

“At the time I was almost 50kg above my ideal healthy weight,” recalls Peter. “My surgeon suggested that while the surgery would assist in managing the immediate problem, it would help if I lost some weight. I lost a considerable amount of weight in my first program, however some weight slowly returned over a period of time due to me forgetting the important lessons I learned. So, in 2022 I decided to return to the clinic when I noticed a larger person looking back at me as I passed by shop windows and mirrors.”

Peter had tried other diets previously with limited success, but now sees how LifeShape is different.

“There was limited short term success with others,” says Peter. “Sustaining the weight loss was just not possible for me on my own. I think I was an expert in knowing what I should do. But actually doing it for an extended period of time was another matter. LifeShape has taught me about myself: To be mindful while eating and while hungry, helped me to establish routines, and to develop new habits regarding my response to eating and to hunger.”

From the start of his 2011 program, to the end of his second program in February 2023 Peter says he has lost close to 50kg^, but more importantly to Peter he is now enjoying a number of long term health benefits.

“I have changed my life for the better,” says Peter. “After my second program I have ended up in an even better place. My goals were to maximise my health for the rest of my life, whereas previously my only goal was to lose weight. Now I am comfortable with the person who looks back at me from the mirror. I am looking forward to an active and healthy lifestyle that enables me to live my life to my fullest. I am pleased to be regularly swimming a kilometre for the first time since I was young. Being able to fit back in to clothes I had not worn for years and to buy more up to date clothes in smaller sizes has also made me think well of myself. I am also looking forward to seeing my grandchildren grow into maturity. Maybe I will even meet a great grandchild! That is an exciting prospect.”

One of Peter’s favourite aspects of the LifeShape program was the cooking demonstrations.

“My wife and I attended many classes in the Kitchen. The professional Chef demonstrated so many wonderful techniques and skills in the Kitchen under the Dietitian’s guidance. The wide variety of menus showed me that I could have tasty satisfying meals while meeting my health goals.”

Furthermore Peter has glowing things to say about all of the supportive staff at LifeShape Clinic.

“I was greatly assisted by all the staff,” says Peter. “My Psychologist assisted me to understand that I was the driver in the journey to meet my health goals. My Exercise Physiologist worked with me to develop a resistance exercise program that I could and subsequently would do. My Dietitian was the face of the LifeShape program for me, embodying everything that makes the program successful. Throughout the program she taught me many things and answered my many questions, including clearing up many diet related misconceptions I had.  I found I could confidently trust her advice and in following that advice, my results have shown that confidence was well placed.”

After finishing his core program, Peter has opted to stay in touch with the team.

“Everything in our lives requires oversight and maintenance,” says Peter. “To assist in maintaining this lifelong commitment I have also done the follow up support program. I wanted an opportunity to stay connected with the dietitians, exercise physiologists, other professionals and the LifeShape Kitchen to keep front of mind the many literally life changing skills, knowledge and experiences I had enjoyed during my time in the program.”

Looking back Peter only has one regret.

“I really wish I had started when I first heard about it,” says Peter. “I should not have waited for the knee injury for the wakeup call. I knew I had a weight problem. The mirror and my clothes gave me the wake up call the second time around. I knew the LifeShape program worked and resuming the program was a very obvious response for me. There is a deep satisfaction in having accomplished what I set out to do.”

Peter has some great advice for anyone thinking about joining a program.

“Do it, follow the advice happily, do not let setbacks cloud your ultimate goal,” says Peter. “I had to remember and I was reminded, that the healthy life was a process to undo some unhealthy food habits and I would prevail.”

^Your results may vary. To find out what you can achieve on your LifeShape Program book a no obligation initial assessment with one of our Dietitians.