What Our Clients Say about Miyagi

Our programs have helped thousands of individuals improve their health and achieve their goals. See what our clients have to say about their experience, and how the program has changed their life.

Start Your Journey

“The regular tele sessions with my dietitian were supportive and very helpful. I recommend keeping notes so you get the most out of the sessions. I didn’t use many of the options available on the app- just some recipes and guidelines suggested by my dietitian. I also enjoyed the Facebook sessions by Dr Ross Walker and the dietitians. Its confusing at first- a number of different programs are linked to the Miyagi system and there are lots of different tools to try. Stick with it and find what works for you!”

Sue

“This program gives your the opportunity to take control of your health and ownership for your decisions . It is very supportive with a weekly meeting with a dietitian. It has great knowledgeable information and recepies. A awesome Facebook group and video links to a heart specialist. There is no magic pill to good health choices you get out what you put in. Since I joined in February I have lost 6kg. Dropped 5 cm around my waist . Reduced blood sugars from 15+ to 10 and blood pressure from 180/120 to 136/83 . So at present I’m am more in control of my Diabetes and hypertension. Thank you Miyagi team especially Bronte. Oh and I have introduced plant based foods to my diet thanks to the educational programs.”<See moreSee less

Tony

“My experience with Miyagi has been very positive right from the start. They are genuine about helping you to become a better and healthier version of yourself, with tools and knowledge to continue the journey when you complete your time with them. I love the holistic approach and focus on education to better understand how to live a more healthy life. The support given by the dietitians and online platforms from other…”See moreSee less

Mary

“Miyagi has been one of the best investments I have made. I felt I was heading to an early grave due to an unhealthy lifestyle. Then I saw the Miyagi ad on Facebook. Of course I was apprehensive at first, but after my first phone call with my personal dietitian, I began feeling like someone cared about me and my goals. My dietitian and Miyagi are helping me make good choices and lead a heart smart life that will continue for the rest of my life. After 2.5 months I am eating foods I have never tried before, planning meals, more active, 6kg lighter, lowering my BP, not craving junk food and my chronic knee pain has decreased significantly. I am feeling positive and looking forward to the remainder of my 6 month program and the wins it will bring. Miyagi’s support pages (Facebook), resources and weekly live streams with Cardiologist, Dr Ross Walker all increase my determination to succeed in living a healthy life without restrictive dieting. Thank you, my dietitian and Miyagi.”See moreSee less

Alison

“Have really enjoyed the encouragement and feedback. The knowledge and sharing of ideas helped me understand my behaviour around food so much. Thank you for this grand journey.”

Lynell

“I found this program was great and my dietitian was wonderful. She gave me great information to help me with ideas and was easy to speak to every week. I loved that you speak every week to keep you on track.”

Sherri

“I have tried diets before, fad fixes, consulted dietitians and exercise physiologists. But this is the only program that is achieving real results for me. And results that I feel will be long-lasting. And I believe it is because it is a holistic approach that looks at your individual lifestyle, not just pulling one or two parts out of that to focus on. The program is teaching me lasting skills to manage my weight and health and add years to my life.”

David

“My lovely dietitian helped me throughout my journey and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to interact with. Her knowledge of all things diet related, her understanding, compassionate way toward me and her beautiful friendly yet professional attitude are second to none. Without her regular calls and encouragement, I honestly don’t think I would have stuck with the program. I knew what I had to do, I just needed to make myself accountable to someone so I would commit 100% until this became my lifestyle. Which I am proud to say it has The thing I like most about this is that it’s not reliant on shakes, or fads of any kind, it’s all just common sense. Which makes it easy to maintain after your program is finished.”See moreSee less

Vicki

“Great program that is easy to follow. Only required to make small changes to diet and exercise which are all supported by a dietitian. The resources are excellent as are the recipes which are easy to make. Has helped me lose over 10kg, thoroughly recommend”

Paul

“Small steps….that was all I needed to do and of course rewire my brain to create new habits. The journey has only just begun as this is a life time journey im feeling alot better on the inside and have lost a few kgs as well”

Serena

“This is a holistic, realistic and very do-able program for a healthy lifestyle, focusing on health, nutrition, physical health – all of which has helped my mental health. I have embraced this program and my new routine and habits have quickly become my new normal.”

Christel

“This program was a big financial outlay for me and I began feeling a little impatient with myself and wanted quick results. But as the weeks have gone on I have found myself encouraged by the weekly calls and the gentle and supportive nudging by my dietitian. I have found her advice practical and useful and she has listened to what is important to me. She has made me feel accountable about the goals I have set without being judgemental when I have not reached them that week. My own mindset and the way I have looked at meal prepping and what situations trigger me to eat has changed in that I am not as focused on losing weight but rather on how to make healthier daily choices on the food I prepare and the exercise I choose. Although I have only managed to lose a few kilos so far I am feeling stronger and more energetic than I have in a while as I’ve taken control of my health journey. I’m mindful of what I put into my mouth and think about the consequences of my behaviours more than I ever have. I find the app modules useful and the strategies and suggestions given by my dietitian particularly helpful. So far so good”See moreSee less

Therese

“My experience has been enjoyable thanks to my dietitian’s friendly, informative, helpful, and educational guidance and support. She has been clear and concise on the information and advice she has provided, making it easy to understand and follow. She has been great in the way she has answered any questions I’ve had. She has been encouraging in my weight loss journey, which has been much appreciated. My dietitian shows genuine interest in how I am and the progress I’m making. I’m very grateful for the advice, guidance and support I’ve received from her. It has definitely made my weight loss journey easier and more enjoyable.”See moreSee less

Rachelle

“My dietitian has made my experience fantastic. She is always very cheerful and warm in her interactions. She is very knowledgeable and helpful with plenty of ideas and information. I have learnt vast amounts about nutrition, what are ideal foods to be eating to help with any problem I have. She is always forthcoming with information and suggestions regarding supplements that she knows would be helpful for me. She always follows through with all that she says she will do for me which is very comforting and refreshing because I know I don’t have to ask twice. I feel I have had a supportive friend walking with me during my journey with Miyagi.”See moreSee less

Kerryn

“Since joining in June 2022 I have lost 10kg (I still have a long way to go) but more importantly I am quite pleased with how my relationship with food has changed. The tools available helped me understand how food affects our body and the menu ideas/recipes take the hassle out of thinking of what to have. My dietitian has been there for me (during a very hard time in my life too) offering support and guidance in a professional way without making me feel like I have failed or done something wrong. My food choices now are much healthier and I simply feel better in general. This program is NOT a “diet” it is a new way of life a much healthier way.”See moreSee less

“Having my weekly call with my dietitian has been my best experience. I don’t think I’ve lost weight but I’m not concentrating on that as I have in the previous past. I’m developing healthy lifelong habits and mindset. She always has some goals for me to work on that benefit me individually. I love the community in my life too) on Facebook and I am inspired by the posts. I have learnt a lot from the modules that will benefit me now and into the future. The money I paid is an investment for a healthy future for myself and my family are inspired by my healthy changes. Miyagi is helping our nation to be healthier.”See moreSee less

Synergy

“The support and advice given by the program was exactly what i have needed to establish good routines, learn better food selection planning and find regular exercise options that fit in with my life style. My dietitian has been a fantastic support and has gently but firmly helped in my life too) me to set weekly goals. Overall i feel healthier, fitter slimmer and more flexible and i would consider having the option to continue perhaps fortnightly for a few months if this was available. Thank you”See moreSee less

Doreen

“My dietitian has been very supportive and I know I can contact her between calls if I need something. She has encouraged me even though I have not been able to exercise each week and has given me tips to substitute foods. I understand that to get anything out of my experience I have to put something in myself and make big changes in what I eat and drink to avoid having to take medications in the future and to be healthy for longer.”See moreSee less

Carolyn

“If you want shakes, meal plans etc, this is not for you. You may think you know everything there is to know about food and exercise but if you do, why are you here? If you want to make positive changes to your health and wellbeing with a supportive group and dieticians who help guide you. Then come this way. Sure, it’s not cheap but scrub that from your mind, you are here to make changes for life, not for the duration of a diet. I’ve lost weight, lost cms and am in control. I didn’t have any particular health issues but needed to lose weight as I was uncomfortable. It’s all changing and I am happy about that. And I can still have a sausage roll or pizza!”See moreSee less

“My dietitian has been great. She has opened my eyes to not what I was eating but how I should be eating by spreading my protein throughout the day. This advice has curbed my night time hunger and by doing regular 20 mins a day x 5 days a week mixed exercise I have lost 18cm off my torso with only being on the program for 8 weeks. It’s not about the scale number it’s about how fit you feel, how those clothes are fitting. I have tried many a programs over the years however have found this one so much more educational about not what you eat but how you should eat and would highly recommend to give it a go.”See moreSee less

“I joined Miyagi in September 2022, At first I was a bit skeptical even during my onboarding session with my dietitian, however once into the program the cards began to line up and I was more at ease. My dietitian is great he listens to what I have to say and offers solutions or ideas to change, and always available via text etc. The recipes are great and easy to follow, the phone app works well as does the web page.”See moreSee less

Bill

“I’m so happy with my experience so far, learning so much that will help me in the future with my health and well-being. The plan is so well put together, my dietitian is so helpful, and our discussions have been very informative and motivating. There is so much information available, guidelines, information sheets, hints and tips, for life moving forward.”

Jan

“My experience with Miyagi is relatively new, just a couple of months, but I have really appreciated the regular accountability and also the perceptiveness that my dietitian has provided. He has tuned into my goals and carefully read the person that I am and where I want to be in the future.”

Marg

“This is a brilliant program – there are no easy answers and yes, you have to be responsible for yourself but at the end of it all, you will have a far better relationship with food and your not so good food habits will either be gone or will be under control.”

Fiona

“I’m fairly new to the program, but I love that I have someone each week to talk to and help me with different foods to eat. My dietitian is lovely and gives me heaps of ideas and also helps me when health problems arise, she works with me to keep me on track.”

Gina

“After losing my initial dietitian, my dietitian guided me through the remainder of my time. She was always prompt in answering any questions I sent to her and provided me with wonderful advice and resources. She was extraordinarily patient with me and the issues that I was dealing with. The Miyagi program offers terrific resources to help you make the changes to your lifestyle. One tiny change can make such a difference. I am confident I can continue to make those changes on my own.”See moreSee less

Dale

“A great program with great coaching/dietitian staff. Regular check-ins, information sharing and increased knowledge builds your toolkit to keep succeeding beyond the program. Highly recommend.”

Liz

“My Miyagi dietitian/coach is an absolute legend. She kept me focused on the positive achievements when I was feeling hopeless, opened my eyes to some really useful changes I could easily make with my exercise, meals, and routines and kept me thinking about overall health. I’m so thankful to my dietitian and the program, and I highly recommend it.”

Jacqueline

“I’m currently halfway through my journey and have reached all my goals so far, my dietitian had been a tremendous help and I am looking forward for the remaining half of the course.”

Shaun

“My dietitian was amazing. So knowledgeable about food options, exercising with injury and supporting the journey. I had some other medical issues along the way but my dietitian and the program information helped me make good choices. The Facebook support page helped with my isolation. Great program and great people.”

Cassandra

“Completed my course with my dietitian. She was always supportive. I learnt so much about food and how it impacts the body. Since finishing I have kept on with healthy eating and am still making good choices. So pleased I did the course!!”

Jackie

“1.Communication. This was very important to me. I have alot going on in which contributed to not always being able to achieve my goals. My dietitian is a great listener and always suggested ways of breaking down options to help assist in achieving my goals.
2. Trustworthy, honesty, reliable, professional. My dietitian ticked all of these boxes for me. I’ve been able to get back on track with a healthy eating plan. Whilst the exercise has been slower to achieve, it is happening, finally. The most important thing I achieved, was to take time out for myself. Moving house recently, this was such a huge thing to try and do. I welcomed the fortnightly calls from my dietitian who always steered me in the right direction, providing support and resources for the programme to refer to.
3. The Miyagi Healthy App. This was such a user friendly system. I found no problem navigating around it at all. From great recipes, videos, moving scheduled appointments etc, just so easy.
4. I enjoyed the program and love the fact I’m still able to have access to the App and reach out to the team.
5. The Miyagi FB I joined as well and whilst not posting alot here, I did follow the group for some great members advice and their achievements too.
6. Finally, with all the information, support provided, the thing to remember, is, it was up to me to refer to and use it. I’ve completed my program and can say Miyagi certainly excelled in all of the above. They have given me the opportunity to think differently about myself in the way of living a healthier lifestyle and the importance of my own wellbeing, so thank you.”See moreSee less

Judy

“Miyagi helped me in my journey to beat Pre Diabeties/Diabetes Type 2 which was affecting my life post 60 years of age, with valued great new recipe planning, a helpful easy to follow exercise program, & support & encouragement from trained professionals. Thank you to all of you especially my Dietician.
I got the big wake up call originally a few years ago when I was blood & glucose tested to get a H Endorsement to drive School buses here I Darwin NT, my blood sugar levels & triglyceride were through the roof, & they do this medical testing to make sure you will not succumb to a diabetic coma or heart attack when you are driving a bus full of school children from A to B….I am certainly glad they do this testing …
Anyway my doctors said I didn’t need metaformin or other statin type drugs & I could fix my high cholesterol, bad blood sugar levels with a careful review of my diet, lifestyle, exercise & bottom line just healthy lifestyle…..
Miyagi gave me valued guidance & great recipe plans, exercise programme & support to achieve great goals in the six months & significantly reduce blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels.
The food I eat is tasty & nutritious, I cook a lot of my own creations & there are some great things I had never considered before advice from a great dietician to help me validate my diet, exercise, lifestyle planning….
If I can do anyone can do it, I recommend Miyagi for your journey out of pain & discomfort, & to live a full & active life like me past your 60s.”See moreSee less

Peter

“The Miyagi program offers terrific resources to help you make the changes to your lifestyle. One tiny change can make such a difference.”

– Dale

Start Now

“Although I didn’t lose much weight, I have walked away from this program with extensive knowledge, not only into weight itself, but also my personal medical situation. My dietitian was extremely patient, knowledgeable and invested. If I asked her a question and she didn’t know the answer, she’d research and get back to me. Having kidney stones for the last 13 years, I’ve learnt more from her in a couple of weeks, than the doctors told me. She gave me the space and time to really dig into my personal situation, doctors have never done that. Thank you, my dietitian for your professional and support through my journey”See moreSee less

Vix

“My journey with the Heart Smart Miyagi program was life changing. I have gained a wealth of knowledge about healthy eating which i believe has been the biggest key to being motivated enough to keep sticking to my health goals. All other things I had tried in the past didn’t work. I have been able to lower my cholesterol and keep it down. I feel healthier within, no more inflammation, sore joints and bad skin and my IBS after years of pain is finally under control. I don’t feel restricted in my eating I have no cravings for bad food anymore and don’t feel guilty if I do indulge in a treat every now and then. Having your own personal dietician to help with recipes and substitute alternative foods for your old bad habits has been amazing. The check in with your own dietician is great as it also keeps you accountable. My dietician was full of knowledge and very supportive through my journey. It’s been a few months since I completed my program and I am still going strong. Thank you Miyagi and my dietician for changing my life.”See moreSee less

Krystle

“Today was my last call with my dietitian. I just want to say thank you to her and Miyagi for fine tuning my eating habits. It has set me on a journey of healthy eating with occasional treats. It’s ok to eat some carbs…it’s ok.to have treats but just occasionally. It has been a program of confirming fresh is best. I also started push up challenge last week and hope to keep that up even after June. Aim is to stay healthy and happy. I am 64 and kicking it!!”See moreSee less

Jason

“Having the dietitian to talk to every fortnight is fantastic and knowing that when our time is up I can still access the Healthie app for healthy recipes, information and use Facebook for support and information, too. So far, it’s been the best thing I have done.”

Marianne

“The program has been great for me. I went into it ready for change. My dietitian listened and help me develop sustainable changes. The initial screening was easy and helpful. I was able to claim dietitian sessions on my health fund.”

Jenny

“What was I looking for in this program? I was looking to make healthier choices for myself and my family. My goal was to avoid having chronic illness in my older years and to learn to make healthy choices and habits now to prevent health issues in the future. My family medical history is full of cardiac issues and strokes. We are a family of 4 that tended to eat more junk and take away rather than healthy, nutritious meals because we are time poor and because my mother with early dementia prefers McDonald’s over a salad any day of the week. I needed advice and support in finding ways to help make quick, easy and nutritious choices that my mother would be happy to eat.
Working with my dietitian from Miyagi, we were able to identify that I have high cholesterol as a result of my life choices and have started working together to incorporate a cholesterol lowering diet into our daily meals, increasing my exercise and finding ways to encourage mum to try new foods. As I have a couple of other health issues that I have discussed with my dietitian and mum has mild dementia, we have also discussed foods that would benefit all those conditions and how to incorporate them into my diet. Together, my dietitian and I have started making changes and creating habits. She keeps me accountable with our weekly calls. She suggests ways to keep myself accountable as well. We discuss new recipes and how to use foods I haven’t cooked with before. It’s all made easy with the use of the Healthie app, I can document everything I cook and every time I exercise and Lyndal monitors it and provides suggestions, advice and encouragement on each entry. If I’ve made a choice that could be altered to make it healthier, she will make suggestions to improve my choices on the entry itself or on the next call. The dieticians are human and realistic, so if you’re having a bad week, they don’t make you feel bad for making poor choices but they encourage you to start again as soon as you’re feeling better. As I am a busy shift worker, we also discuss healthy food options for meals and snacks at work while I am time poor. There is also a Facebook page and chat where you can find support from others in the program at the same time and share recipes. It’s very helpful when you’re looking for dinner and don’t know what to eat. There is always something that looks enticing! I am so glad I have started this program. I am learning to look after myself and everyone in my family by improving our diet and lifestyle choices. So if you’re looking for a program to help you make similar choices and changes as we have, that are tailored to you as an individual, your health and your lifestyle, you’re in the right place. Welcome!”See moreSee less

Belle

“My experience has been great.it is just over halfway. I have learnt so much and most importantly is the support I have received ❤️ Alicia seems to know what I need and love seeing others on Facebook. One thing is you have to be truth to yourself and have fun.
Thanks for the support 🙏 🙌 ❤️”

Michelle

“Everything is Great 😊 I don’t use everything but I enjoy the Good Doctor Ross and the dietitian and the Facebook page”

John

“The personal attention from my dietitian really helped me to identify strategies to help me.”

Meredith

“Today was my last call with my dietitian. I just want to say thank you to her and Miyagi for fine tuning my eating habits. It has set me on a journey of healthy eating with occasional treats. It’s ok to eat some carbs…it’s ok.to have treats but just occasionally. It has been a program of confirming fresh is best. I also started push up challenge last qeek and hope to keep that up even after June. Aim is to stay healthy and happy. I am 64 and kicking it!!”

Smaro

“This program worked well for me. As I am a procrastinator the calls from my coach kept me accountable. Luckily I don’t have any major health problems, so focusing on changing habits was my focus. I’m 67 and my mum is a fairly fit 97, so I want to ensure my next 30 or so years are healthy and happy ones. The resources, especially the video on “there are no good or bad foods” example of a pendulum was very powerful for me. That and “Eat the Rainbow” is something that stays with me. So I really appreciate having all the tools available to me while on this journey. Thanks to my dietitian for your guidance.”See moreSee less

Carole

“I think the best things about the Miyagi program are the weekly sessions with the dietitian, the meal planning resources, the Facebook support group and Dr Walker’s sessions. By far the best thing is the time with my dietitian each week. She has been kind, supportive, well informed and gently directional. I feel so much happier about my health and food choices. I am exercising more and am able to enjoy eating good food. Although the website is a bit clunky, once you learn how it works, it is very helpful”See moreSee less

Gillian

“Hi all. With my time in this program coming to an end I would just like to say how great it was for me. Before I started I had had a pretty crap year with losing my father in law and my own father having a stroke I was surviving on junk food and diabetes tablets I had no care for myself. I then saw this program on Facebook and showed my wife. I thought this may work to get me on track to a better lifestyle.
I had my firs. call from Lance and we came up with a meal plan that was easy. When I started my blood sugar levels were high teens 18 plus my weight was 110 kilograms,Now after 6 months my blood sugar is 7.1 and my weight is 97.8kilos. I have had no salt since starting and I think I can count on one hand how many times I’ve had junk food. Lance has been absolutely great with me with what I’ve done and what I can now do on my own it’s just great to get the phone call each week to see how I did and what else I can do to all that read this I hope you all do as well as I have just because this is nearly over it’s not going to stop for me but it’s going to help and keep me going on”See moreSee less

Wayne

“The Miyagi experience was interesting. I was hoping to lose the 10kg I have gained after a brush with breast cancer & a sport injury. Unhappily, I didn’t lose any weight at all. Also, the program confirmed that I am quite diet/nutrition savvy probably after losing around the same weight gain with weight watchers around 15 years ago. My initial blood test confirmed my good nutritional health status with not much to tweak. I thought the weekly call was as helpful and my dietician was helpful & kind. I think I may have done better if the goals we identified were more around weight loss rather than dietary habits. Since completing the program I reflect that I have made a few helpful tweaks around managing my cake/biscuit preference which is helpful and will be a good behaviour change going into my own, unsupported, weight loss plan that I am starting now.”See moreSee less

Nancy

“After years of trying numerous diet plans, I too was skeptical. Even the onboarding process didn’t fill me with confidence. Since actually starting however, my dietician and I have worked hard to succeed. Goal setting for accountability; weekly videos or information sheets explaining the hows and whys. To date, many kilos lost and confidence that I will continue this plan for the remainder of my life. It works! It’s easy to follow. I am feeling the health benefits, friends tell me I look great. Highly recommend Heart Smart programme and especially My Dietitian!”See moreSee less

Helen

“My dietician is patient, calm, practical, non judgemental and full of practical suggestions. I have never felt talked down to. She’s like a clever friend who knows how to help, not enable. I’m about halfway into the program and have lost weight and my Dr is thrilled with my cholesterol numbers that have come down significantly. Best of all I feel empowered and not on a diet. For the first time in my life I feel like I’m in control of the food and the decisions around it. I am not being dragged around by the teeth anymore. I make my own decisions and I don’t catastrophise about eating a cupcake or Easter egg anymore. I can keep it in perspective and not let it get out of hand. This has NEVER been my experience before!”

Libby

“Miyagi has helped me change my behaviours and perspectives to enable me to stick with losing weight in the long term. I’m understanding how I’ve undermined myself and stayed overweight. Miyagi gives real guidance and support to keep me on track and continuing my weight loss journey.”

Patricia

“I am delighted with the program. Weekly calls with my dietitian help keep me accountable and great eating tips that are making a huge difference. Ability to take photo and load every meal for food journal as well as recording changes in metrics is very useful. This is a slow burn program for people who want to make sustained change and nothing else works.”

Sonia

“Highly recommend Miyagi. So far this has been amazing, I am losing weight but more importantly I am changing the way I think. Talking to my dietitian each week encourages me, teaches me and helps me be accountable for my decisions. I am now doing lots of exercise and enjoying it, I am keeping hydrated and making healthy food options. I am loving this new way of life and I know the small changes I am slowly implementing in my lifestyle are here to stay.”See moreSee less

Karen

“The Miyagi program is very different to any other “diet” program I have signed up for… that’s because it’s not what I would refer to as a “diet” program. It’s a holistic approach to nutrition and health. Having completed the 6 months with my dietitian, I am in a much healthier place with regard to my HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, and overall energy levels. I originally signed up with the goal of weight loss but found that this goal became less important the more I focussed on my overall health. I have lost weight but more importantly my health has improved beyond what I thought possible. It’s amazing how making what seem like little changes to your eating and activity can have such significant effects.
If you’re looking for a quick fix weight loss program where everything is dictated for you, this isn’t it. But if you’re looking to learn sustainable healthy habits, change your relationship with food and your body, and feel confident to keep going beyond the program, I would highly recommend Miyagi. You can achieve great things if you are willing to put in the effort and pay attention to what you are being taught.”See moreSee less

Elysia

“I’ve tried diets on my own and have never been able to stick it out, signing up for Miyagi has been great as it is the exact amount of support I need.
Checking in weekly and talking to a real person each week has helped me learn about food portioning, healthy ideas, and helps me make little goals that have really helped me set up good long term habits.”

Jessica

“Through working with my dietitian, I am learning so much about my nutrition and what works to sustain my body in all the activities I need to do every day. I am actively renewing my mind from the way that society has programed me in regard to what I should look like and what is beautiful. I have discovered my reasons for dieting and binge eating and the emotions that drive those behaviours. I’ve still got a lot to deal work through in loving my body and respecting what it does for me every day, but at least I have started the process. My dietitian has been a fantastic support for me and is such an encouragement. Thanks for your teaming with me.”See moreSee less

“I am so happy with the program. Starting with getting my blood tests to see if there was anything that we should be concentrating on for my health. My dietitian has very very encouraging. New ideas with each catch up is great to keep up my motivation. When I was having trouble with my knees, she found alternative exercises for me to do. Losing 4 kg so far in my journey is awesome. My clothes are fitting so much better. Miyagi is the program I have been looking for.”

Faye

“My dietitian has been great, listening to what I say and has excellent knowledge to make suggestions for me. Also very supportive and positive.”

Glen

“Love love love my dietitian. This woman has to put up with me, and yet she remains so patient, kind and so free in offering such sound knowledge on any information I require on eating healthy and ensuring that I continue to add more movement into my lifestyle.
If you need accountability in your life and that motivational drive, I would give this 100 stars.
Just remember, a journey begins with a single step, and you need to believe in yourself, you can do it.”

Sally

“I am very happy that I have chosen the Heart Smart Miyagi program. I really appreciate the weekly support from my qualified dietitian who is fantastic. I have gained so much knowledge, the resource documents are fabulous and the app is very easy to use. I am making changes to improve my long term health and I am so pleased I have done this for myself.”

Kym

“I joined Miyagi after years of failed diet attempts and just craving and hoping for something better. I was gifted from my dietitian and across each session we slowly changed and/or improved on different areas of my diet and life in general. I learned so much from my time, with little courses and extra bits of information added to the app, and took on the advice from my dietitian for extra reading and websites I could search through. Things I didn’t expect to gain from my time here, was a much more positive view of myself and my life, more confidence and just changed my ideas about weights and the numbers on the scale in general. If you need a life shake-up I highly recommend giving Miyagi a go and be sure to really make use of your time and sessions with them. It’s well worth it!
*I feel like as a side note I should add, my bloods at the end were near perfect and it’s even given me the tools to help bring down my husband’s cholesterol levels too.”See moreSee less

Lynnette

“The weekly calls are really helping keep me on track and put me in the right direction to help me be more healthy in my day to day. The goal setting is great because it’s always done in a way that is sustainable. All of the resources are informative and help me plan my next step. The app keeps me on track because I use the food and water logging so I can see where I need to improve. I like to see everyone’s ideas and journeys on the Facebook group, I’ve yet to use any of those resources but I like that they’re easily accessible. I’d like to see time settings in the goal setting part of the app, but otherwise everything is working for me.”See moreSee less

Leslie

“The support that I receive from my dietitian plays a motivating role in my quest to achieve my program goals. I am seeking to lose some weight, improve my heart health, exercise regularly, eat well and eat appropriate quantities of food – and learn to eat when I feel hungry – to eat only until I feel full and to introduce more Mediterranean foods into my food regime. My dietitian is guiding me positively. Taking time to prepare food and to eat mindfully – that is a focus too! What a great program to be a part of!”

Lee

“My dietitian has been great, and has opened my eyes to not what I was eating but how I should be eating by spreading my protein throughout the day. This advice has curbed my night time hunger and by doing regular 20 mins a day x 5 days a week mixed exercise I have lost 18cm off my torso with only being on the program for 8 weeks. It’s not about the scale number it’s about how fit you feel, how those clothes are fitting. I have tried many a programs over the years however have found this one so much more educational about not what you eat but how you should eat and would highly recommend to give it a go.”

Gayle

“My experience has been a slow revisiting of my habits, and I have been given space, counsel and encouragement to check them. At times I felt like a child, restoring foundational things like water intake, “fruit twice a day” etc But so what? I see how busy my days are, with minimal time for self care/planning/enjoyment. I am not where I want to be, but I have been grateful that my directions have been changed, my systems feel better, and I can shake off all the “opinions/fads” about food advice and stay the course with optimism! My dietitian was consistently helpful, answering questions and seeing more positive steps in my week than I did! Encouragement is powerful. Thankyou.”See moreSee less

Margaret

“It’s great to be accountable and have an amazing dietitian check in with you regularly. I haven’t lost the amount of weight that I wanted to, but even better is that I haven’t put on any. I’ve been putting on a lot of weight going through menopause and this has really helped me a lot! I am very mindful with what I eat and movement is really important too!!”

Naomi

“I joined this program to improve my health as I move towards my mid 60s. Yes, its not cheap; yes, you have to take responsibility if you want it to work; yes, it is a change in mindset that you need to embrace. The progress you can make towards a healthier lifestyle is well worth the investment. Kirby, my dietitian, encouraged and motivated me in my fortnightly phone sessions to take responsibility, and the resources and the positive approach to nutrition, hydration and exercise were just what I needed to finally overcome years of unsuccessful attempts at weight loss.
My results have been wonderful. Weight loss that makes me feel both emotionally and physically comfortable, blood test results that are now “perfect” and best of all, a complete change in food preferences (not just choices) that are healthy without feeling like I’m missing out. I finally feel in control without any effort.”See moreSee less

JaneBr

“Enjoy the journey this program takes you on. For mine – the results speak for themselves.”

– Scott

Start Now

“My initial goals were to lose some weight, get more healthy, focus on nutrition, be more active and, most importantly, to be a better role model for my kids and a better partner for my husband. Six months later, I am out jogging almost every afternoon, while hubby and the kids cycle next to me. My family and I are more connected than ever. I have bought aprons for my kids, who now love to help me prepare the fruit and veggies for our meals. I could not be happier. I have not lost significant weight, but instead have found a better and more conscious way of eating, which I’m confident will support weight loss in the long run. Where I initially thought this journey was about weight loss, I have found it instead to be about cultivating life-long healthy habits. I am so grateful to my dietician and coach. Her indelible positivity and absolute faith in me, even when I didn’t have any in myself, has made this experience possible!”See moreSee less

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Krystle

“I was sceptical, why would this be any different to other programs? I know what I should be doing – I simply wasn’t doing it. Regular contact with my dietitian has been key. It’s kept me accountable and allowed me to talk openly and honestly without judgement and through this, I’ve come leaps and bounds. My mindset is clear and focused. I don’t let my hiccups interfere, I keep moving forward and keep my main goal at the forefront.”See moreSee less

“One of the best decisions I have made in a long time. I have learned so much about food, nutrition and health. I’ve lost a bit of weight, I’m more active, feel a million times better and have not had a migraine since I started looking after myself better. The weekly chats with my dietitian are so good and the tracking app is fabulous. At the start it helps you and your dietitian to see what you are eating and also why. Are you hungry? Bored? Anxious? Habit eating? Your dietitian gives you feedback and helps you to improve your balance on the plate and suggests additions or subtractions for balance. The program is about empowering you as a reasonable person to educate yourself by using the tools offered in the app., via the FB support group and videos and live chats etc. I work full time so joining the live chats is not possible but I can watch them later if I choose to. I have not felt this well in a very long time.”See moreSee less

Elizabeth

“Hi there. I have been using Miyagi since January 2023. My daughter is getting married in November this year, l guess that was a driving force in me wanting to make changes in my life. (I also saw a cardiologist for the first time in January 2023.)
My expectations were to lead a healthier life, eating better and to increase exercise in my daily life.
I cannot thank my dietitian enough! Each week we discuss ‘wins’ and ‘challenges’, that in the past, have affected me in achieving my goals. I look forward to each Wednesday afternoon chat, to re-set (if required), and to set goals for the week ahead. My dietitian has an extraordinary knowledge and ability to share that knowledge with me. I feel incredibly comfortable asking questions and l always feel heard and understood.
To date, I have increased my water intake, l walk (almost) daily, l’ve committed to a weekly Zumba session, l now play golf weekly too! I’ve also introduced yoga and pilates to my exercise regime. I feel so good about myself and the journey l am on. I have lost weight, which is great, but it’s not the main factor driving me. I have more energy and am very excited for the remainder of my time with Miyagi. I believe that the ‘lifelong’ lessons l am learning on this program will be with me for life. Thanks so much to my dietitian!”See moreSee less

Julie

“I have found the experience with Miyagi very positive, supportive and productive. I have been guided and transformed into who I once was, a passionate and positive person. I can see where I am heading and smashing my goals. My last goal is to run a half marathon in my home town this November. I have been given all the tools to read and use and can’t think of how I could do my new lifestyle without the guidance of Miyagi.”See moreSee less

Tracy

“When I read all about the program, I knew I wanted to join. Right from the very first telephone appointment I felt like a part of the family and that made me feel that I was on the right track. What I really like and the most important thing is the communication has been 100% which makes it a lot easier to understand the process and today I received a lovely little gift from the team. I can’t wait to really get stuck into the program.”See moreSee less

Sharon

“I would like to say how grateful I am for my beautiful coach, she us an amazing person who has enriched my life and has given me the tools and support to continue on my journey to a happier, healthier me. I would recommend this programme to anyone who is struggling with food. it has always been a demon in my life. but not now and will never ever be again.”

Kim

“I have been following the 26 week wellness challenge and the encouragement, tip and guidance I have received from my Coach has been outstanding!! I highly recommend this program to anyone, who just needs that encouragement and push to get you moving in the right direction!”

Annie

“I found the one-on-one coaching especially valuable. Particularly because the dietitians I had were really encouraging and empowering. I’ve learned about eating healthy foods, portion control, and consistent movement.”

Susan

“Having a weekly coach session has been the big point of difference where I have worked through changing my mindset, creating changes to building a sustainable healthier and positive lifestyle. Thank you!”

Maria

“Now that I have been on this programme for 3 months, I am seeing good results. I can’t speak highly enough of the knowledgeable young dietician/ coach who is guiding me through the process. The only reason for not giving 5 stars was the original joining up where I felt pushed in to the payment plan without a chance to think about it.”

Suzanne

“My coach has been amazing, she has listened to me made suggestions and help me along the way, I needed feedback to know I’m on the right track, my mindset on healthy eating has improved, and still knowing I can enjoy some foods every now and then and thinking I’ve blown it and give up.”

Debra

“I have experienced specific advice that’s personalised for my needs; that is given with consistently positive coaching to reach my health goals! The recipes are delicious! I’m still learning!”

Ann

“A very comprehensive program that has really helped me on my journey to improve my nutrition and exercise regime. The coaching has been extremely beneficial to me to maintain my course. And the resources are exceptional.”

Edward

“I am very happy with this program. Though I was a bit slow to understand the concept, I finally figured it out. The results were satisfying and I would recommend this program to my friends in need. Thanks to my dietitian for all her help.”

“I had excellent experience. The first week was hard for me but later I learned to understand that I must listen to my coach. I followed my coach’s advice – it was very hard in the beginning because getting rid of bad habits takes time. I felt I was not alone and got the help and advice when I needed it.”

Ali

“A great program that will be of immense benefit to those who truly have the mindset to want to change their lifestyle eating habits. Make no mistake, you will be doing all the hard work. The staff are efficient, and knowledgeable and take an interest in you, adding helpful hints, support, and tips along the way.”

George

“This program has been such a positive experience for me. Blood tests at the start of the program revealed a number of health concerns which, to be honest, scared me but with the support of my weekly dietitian consultation, I was able to take control of my health and significantly improve some quite worrying blood test results. My dietitian was supportive, positive and encouraging and she taught me so much about how good food choices can improve my health. This program teaches you that weight loss diets do not work. The only thing that truly works is choosing to eat healthy foods and meals that everyone in the family can eat. The program also got me moving! I used to be very sedentary and this was a big contributor to feeling always tired and lethargic. After 26 weeks of setting weekly goals of good eating and exercise, I have slowly lost weight, decreased my cholesterol and blood sugar levels, increased my energy levels and I feel so much healthier and in control. With the tools that she has taught me, along with the fantastic information provided in the app and Facebook support, I am confident that I will continue heading towards a health weight range and improving my overall health. Thank you, my champion dietitian, for your support and guidance. I am so glad that I signed up for this program. It works!!”See moreSee less

Tracey

“Miyagi has a great team and really understanding when in a tough situation would totally recommend anyone to have a go”

Chris

Lynnete

“Great personalised program. I learned how much to eat and what to eat to keep healthy and loose weight in the process.”

Julie

“Really useful program to use for getting a healthy mindset for the body, mind and soul. I joined to help improve my sleeping which has improved dramatically in the 26 week program. My sleep improved through nutrition, exercise and the awesome support available from your dedicated coach.

Kate

“I started my journey having already lost 20kg, then put back on 5kg. During my time with Miyagi, I have lost a further 3kg…I didn’t hit my target of -10kg but I now have the tools to do this. Thank you so much, my dietitians for being amazingly supportive coaches

Cheryl

“My experience with the program has been good. The weekly sessions act as a reminder and keep me focused on small steps. Most of it seems to come from me – the goals, which I suppose is a good thing, but I find it hard to come up with new goals each week. I am definitely healthier, with a more balanced diet. In many ways we all know what we should be doing diet wise, but the weekly sessions are a terrific way to stay on track. I have not lost weight, but that was not my goal. I certainly do not crave chocolate and ice cream any more, and have alternatives when necessary.”

Sue

“I had yoyo dieted for years and wen I saw this opportunity come along I wasn’t sure, so glad I signed on. My dietitian was an awesome coach who was always willing to help and gave me a long needed education on food in general. I used the support group on fb and while I didn’t contribute it was another good learning tool. I went in with few expectations and feel like I left a winner. Lost a total of 14kg and in the month after I have lost another 6kg, just 10 more to go and I’ll be where I want to be weight wise. can’t thank Miyagi and my dietitian enough.💖💖💖”See moreSee less

Frances

“I am so happy to let you all know that after 5 months working with my fab dietitian and I have wonderful news from my doctor. My blood tests, especially my liver ones, are all normal. I have lost a few kilos, I am more active and My dietitian has been working with me on my healthy food and drink choices. My pantry looks quite different and I am practising mindful food prep (all prepared from scratch) and am really grateful for the opportunities this program and especially to my dietitian have given me. I am stoked. 😀”

Lynda

“Hi I found the coaching was very helpful. My dietitian was very supportive throughout the journey Although I haven’t lost weight as that was not my goal I believe the modules were very helpful in giving constructive information. I have learnt a lot about myself, and what I need to do to continue my journey.”

Elenore

“Hi, my name is Lindie and I have been in this program now for approximately 6 weeks. I have lost some weight but more importantly I feel better already. I absolutely love my chats with my dietitian, she is very kind, understanding and she gives me the tools to change the things that challenge me. I may or may not get to my goal weight but it’s not always about the weight. I’m glad I joined this group and hope for success for anyone who tries it.”See moreSee less

Lindie

“Since signing up with miyagi I have late September I have lost 9.5kg. The individual regular phone chats with Lance my Dietician have made all the difference. Lance is keeping me on track & is very easy to talk to.”

Shauna

“My wonderful dietitian and coach always very praising and never made me feel terrible about eating a bad thing . Most other programs I have completed always hone in on “oh you shouldn’t have done that”. It’s ok to have a bad food choice here and there just make sure the next thing you choose is a good mindful choice. Georgia always was helpful and contactable, great resources available so use them. The dietitian can only do so much. You are responsible for carrying out the advice. If you are going to do it, have the commitment and mindset.”

Gabby

“My main goal when commencing with Miyagi was to lose weight and prevent the onset of diabetes.
The weekly phone calls from my dietitian have been very helpful in keeping me accountable and identifying goals.
My mindset has changed from that of losing weight and the number on a scale to that of exercise, the feeling of well being as the energy increases and stresses decrease. Being mindful of what types of food I put into my body and strategies given and helpful advice from my diettian have been great. The weekly check ins have been invaluable for my own accountability and the encouragement has been invaluable.”See moreSee less

Lindie

“I found the whole experience very good although it misses some guidance in the beginning as we do not know what we get for the value of money we pay and we are wondering.. I think a better introduction with a plan of what to expect from Miyagi and its wonderful team and of course what is our role in this.. because all depends on our will and efforts.”

Meropi

“Very useful information provided, my dietitian was excellent, always providing more information on nutrition, cooking tips, recipe guidance and super responsive to any questions asked.”

Gavin

Gina

“I have been working with Miyagi for years…. For me, it’s about accountability. The program keeps ME accountable to MY goals with all the tools and support necessary for a lifelong journey of healthiness and happiness. The most valuable outcome is the peripheral benefits (healthy and happy role model) that my whole family also benefit from.”

Ray

Kate

“My experience with Miyagi was really positive. I mainly joined because I’m Diabetic and I wanted to get my blood sugar under control and I have done that and lost almost 10kg in the process. The best thing I learned through Miyagi was to change my bad habit. I completely changed my diet, and started drinking lots of water, I got a fitbit and started counting my steps each day and monitoring my sleep patterns. The weight seemed to drop slowly, but it kept dropping, and I just get the feeling that I wont put it back on and I feel real confident that I wont go back to my old bad habits because I plan to keep my sugar levels under control, so the weight will keep dropping till I reach my ideal weight and that’s my new goal, to get below 80kg and to stay there.
Thanks Miyagi, you really changed my life for the better.”See moreSee less

Chris

“I had an excellent experience. My dietitian is more experienced than my nutrition doctor. The first week was hard for me but later i understand that i must listen to my dietitian. I followed their advice it was very hard in the begining cause getting rid of bad habits takes time. I felt i am not alone and getting help and advice when needed”

Ali

“I joined Miyagi as a sceptic. It’s a lot of money and seemed to be this scam to attract unhealthy people. But I joined because I was pre diabetic and I needed help. Oh my goodness, how different the experience has been! So far from my impression and thinking.
I have an amazing dietitian. She has such wisdom and every week she has just kept me inspired to do better and learn more about my health and wellbeing. I couldn’t ask for a better person. I have learnt so much about myself, and I am still learning and striving. One of the best decisions I’ve made for my health.”See moreSee less

Tersia

“I have a great dietitian who supports me and gives me great info on what to do to help me make the life changes required and to stick to them. The app is easy to follow and update, with new modules added regularly.”

Nicole

“Miyagi is a fantastic program. You receive such wonderful, professional support and guidance throughout the program. Great advice and documentation. I have been on the program for almost 3 months now and I feel that by the end of the program I will not only be healthier and lose necessary weight but also be able to either reduce or be able to cease my medications for both diabetes and thyroid issues.”

Erika

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