Creating Lasting Change: Preparation

​Using your prep days effectively is key to getting started on the program right. Remember, Healthpointe is designed to not only change your habits, but also modify your biology. This is why, when completed correctly, the program is so successful. Both parts are equally important to creating the lasting change we want. The prep days are there to help you prepare your brain, body and gut for success.

Your coach will be with you every step of the way, guiding you through the tough days and helping you understand the changes that are occurring in your body and your mind. Our goal is to help you succeed and achieve your health goals. We want to empower you to redefine the role that food plays in your life.

Between 3 - 7 days is ideal for preparing for the program. This should give you time to read through your manual, write down & ask any questions you may have or gain clarity on some things. You can write out your meal plan, listen to the CD's included in your pack and start taking your vitamins.

It is also very important to use this time to work out your goals. Why are you doing Healthpointe? How do you want to feel? Write it down along with some positive statements e.g. “I’ll have lots of energy to do the things I want to do in my life”; “I’ll feel more confident and look great and clothes shopping will be fun”; "I am setting the right example for my children and creating healthy habits for us all"​​.

You want to do your measurements, weight and a before photo. It's also a good idea to take some journal notes on how you are feeling and any health issues that may be concerning you. As you move through the program, you will be able to reflect on these and see how far you've come!

Now is also the time to have any of those indulgence foods you feel you might crave or miss over the next 6 weeks. But remember - there's no need to overdo it!

Your rules for the prep days:

• Eat 3 meals per day

• Start having protein based snacks

• Avoid/limit alcohol and sweets including deserts.

• Drink at least 2L of water per day

Another thing to look at is your movement plan. The aim is to move more so while your aiming for 10,000 steps a day this will vary depending on your starting point. If you're already engaged in a regular work out routine, keep this up. If you're not, then you need to work out when you can add some walks to your day. Is it a 30 minute walk in the morning or evening? Is it 3 x10min walks throughout the day? And how will you count your steps? Pedometer, on your smartphone or with one of the many fitness tracking watches now available?

While all this may seem a little overwhelming at the onset, as you go along and begin making the changes in your life, you will be rewarded with all the benefits that come with creating wonderful, healthy lasting change. Congratulations for taking the first step in making that difference in your life. We're looking forward to helping you make it happen!