Feeling as though you need an extra push? Here’s how to get the most from your program and your weekly Dietitian appointments by staying accountable.

Be honest

Don’t be afraid to tell your Clinician if something is not working for you. We are here to help you get the best results and understand it needs to be practical and something you are willing to follow. In the same token, please don’t be concerned about revealing what went wrong with your week or if you had foods outside of the plan. We aren’t 100% perfect ourselves and we don’t expect that from you either. Change is a big process which doesn’t happen overnight so it’s very normal to have slips along the way. We can help you learn and develop your skills for the future.

Can’t make an appointment?

Don’t give it in for the week! If you let us know with more than 24 hours notice we are happy to reschedule your session for the week. If it’s last minute, we can offer a skype, email or phone consult at the same time so we can still check in and answer any questions you may have.

Goals

Have you set some goals for this year? Think about what you would most like to get out of your program? Perhaps you have a particular event or special occasion you are working towards. Write your goals down or create a vision board to help set them in concrete, let us know and we will do our best to guide you on your way.

Rewards

Once you meet a particular goal, choose a positive reward as encouragement to continue. Some ideas might be new running shoes, a haircut, massage or pedicure, a favourite activity with the family or a new tech item you have had your eye on.

Share your journey

Tell your friends and family about your weight loss journey, what you are doing and why and ask them to support you. Choose positive people to surround yourself with – grant them with some tough love to help keep you on track. It’s much harder to fall off the wagon when you have shared your goals and have a support network in place.

Weekly sessions

Feel free to come with questions or topics for your appointments each week. Let us help you debunk diet myths, modify recipes to suit, plan your weekly meals or you may even like to flick back through your program manual and see if there is anything you would like to learn more about.

Your clinicial team is here to help you get the results you want. Maximise your time with your LifeShape Clinician by letting us know what we can do for you.