DONNA
DONNA – OUR SHINING STAR! #188
After going to the gym for many years, I felt I needed to mix things up.
In August 2020 Kim was advertising her October Hunter Valley retreat and I thought to myself ‘what have I got to loose – let’s do it!’. I’ve never looked back. The past year has been such a great journey. An amazing easy to use app with a wonderful online private Facebook group. The friendships I’ve made along the way are very special as we are all walking our own paths but with a joint interest in health and nutrition.
I’m a person that loves good food and have now turned this journey into a hobby – hobbies are something in life a person enjoys.
Some ladies know when to eat and what to eat – I’m not that person which is why Kim’s program works so well for me.
“Scales are not our friends, the tape measure is a true indicator to track results.“
I love the ability that in one app (#KimBeachLife) I get daily motivational quotes, my daily fitness timetable and my daily food menu. The shopping list is invaluable and saves so much time – no more guessing what’s for dinner. Plenty of choices within each meal to swap food for something that I like.
Over 1 year, I am proud to have lost 46.5cm!!
One year on the Kim Beach weight loss journey #noexcuses I’ve learnt:
I thought I was eating well, and NOW I am eating well.
I was hot all the time and not sleeping well, NOW I sleep well and have controlled my body temperature – learnt it was something to do with sugar consumption.
My kitchen has new appliances – a four bread sandwich press that doesn’t get used for sandwiches 🙂 and a soda stream – best two investments I’ve made.
I was having a glass or two of Rosé wine a night and NOW I can go a month with no alcohol and happily go without drinking during the week. The soda stream has given me daily natural bubbles and I love it!
It is so true to embrace new foods especially those that are hard to pronounce like quinoa and tahini.
A year ago, I wouldn’t believe that I NOW eat overnight oats for breakfast, make my own cauliflower pizza and make homemade ice cream with bananas & strawberries.
I drink full cream milk and still eat the occasional biscuit, chocolate, or croissant. I’ve learnt about the 80/20 rule and have stopped playing mind games and simply eat the item and move on. The program really is just one meal at a time, one day at a time and results will happen.
I can now shop and have clothes fit me with ease.
Scales are not our friends, and the tape measure is a true indicator on measurements/results.
Each day regardless, I get up and try for a little wiggle and giggle (fitness) in the comfort of my own home and get the morning sparkle on.
Life is for eating, living and laughing!
I really look forward to seeing what the year ahead brings as I start the Kim Beach shred journey #nolimits.
