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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 gabby 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 Gabby for changing my life.

Needing to make changes for my health I signed up for the Miyagi Heart Health Program, and it has been great for me.
My program helped me with information and recipes to start eating more whole, nutritious foods, and my dietician has been working with me weekly to change my mindset and let go of dieting forever.
So far I have lost 10kg, and it has been the easiest and healthiest weight loss of my life, with me feeling optimistic, in control, and looking forward to a life without deprivation.
I have learned so much about myself, and have learned compassion and trust in myself again, and my heart health is so much better - I am no longer stressed about an impending heart episode.
Thanks Miyagi!

The regular tele sessions with my dietitian Munpreet 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 Munpreet. 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!

My experience was amazing my dietician helped me understand diabetes and how to read food labels and picking food that is healthier for me would record this program to anyone needing to understand and learn

This program is a total waste of money. If you realise that it’s not the right one for you, they don’t let you cancel. They signed me up for over $3k & didn’t give me any options. Their advice is rubbish. All you get is a short phone call from a so-called “dietitian”. That’s not worth over $3k. Phone them - they won’t even tell you who the owner/director is.

I'm like a lot of other unhappy people , I joined after being assured I would have no issue in losing weight.
Aaron signed me up said no counting calories, tracking or counting points , this will work for you he said you will have no issue in losing 16kgs, and when your down and frustrated because you have tried other things, WW, lite & easy, shakes, etc They seem to have all the answers and tell you all the things you want to hear. After 10 weeks and I had lost 1kg. I told my dietitian this is not working for me , I was told I need to track everything so she could count my macros , and up my exercise, I was already doing 30 to 50 mins walking a day. I work full time and have no more time to give. I have requested cancellation and been told no. I have been removed from the facebook support group even though I had not posted or remarked on the page. So like others I have reported them as scammers , Dr Ross endorses these programs , does he know how Miyagi deal with unhappy customers. I will be writing reviews everywhere I can. I'm happy for those who have found this program helpful , But its not working for everyone.

Definitely not value for money. I am trying to withdraw from the program and hitting roadblocks. There is nothing I have learnt that I was not been previously doing. Today reported to ACCC after being told Friday I would not be released from the heavy financial obligation. Be very careful before you sign up.

I have found this to be a very comprehensive and helpful program. I am seeing results after 4 weeks and seeing a shift in my thinking and awareness of the benefits of a good diet. The dieticians are well informed and very professional, providing guidance along with recipes and information that builds into a resource that can be referenced at any time. Dr Ross does a live Q and A each week which is interesting with solid advice we can all understand. I am very pleased with my progress and determined to make a lasting difference.

This a a great program that improved my approach to healthy living. Although I did not lose weight I gained valuable information and support to eat healthier and be more active. With support I identified the issues that blocked me from achieving my goals and developed strategies to manage this. My goals were not huge but involved incorporating small changes in to my life that were not stressful. I received fortnightly support from my dietitian. She answered my questions and encouraged me on my journey. I now have information and knowledge to continue with my healthy goals resulting in more daytoday energy, less binge eating and more regular physical activity as well as feeling more satisfied with my body image. Thank you

Incredibly disappointed with this program, the dieticians that I had changed throughout the program and the approach to losing weight also changed throughout the program. Both lovely caring people with best intentions at heart. I put on 5 kg during the course of the six months and this was extremely disappointing. You are unable to change your mind after the first week and the program is really quite expensive. If it doesn’t work out for you, I would’ve definitely invested the money into seeing a psychologist instead. I also feel that being perimenopausal was not taken into account, nor my personal circumstances, additionally the on boarding consultant promised me that this was the way that I would lose 8 kg which in hindsight was completely unrealistic and fraudulent. If you have had no health knowledge around diet and exercise in your life before, then this program, maybe helpful however if you are already exercising fairly regularly and believe that you know the right types of food to eat, this is not the program for you .

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 (Bronte is my 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.

I am so happy to let you all know that after 5 months working with my fab dietitian Bree, 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 Bree 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 Bree have given me.
I am stoked. 😀

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 Alicia, my dietician, 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.

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 with Elly, I was able to take control of my health and significantly improve some quite worrying blood test results. Elly 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 Elly 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 Elly, my champion dietitian, for your support and guidance. I am so glad that I signed up for this program. It works!!

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 Lyndal, 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 Lyndal 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, Lyndal 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!

I was skeptical at first however my dietician Olivia has shown me that my diet mentality was basically ruining any chance of having a good relationship with food. My mindset has changed significantly and that’s a big win after 30 plus years of yo-yo dieting. I didn’t lose any weight but I didn’t diet for six months and my weight stayed the same which was a win to me. It’s really opened my eyes to a new way of living and no food is bad. It’s all about balance.

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

Completed my course with Grace my dietician. 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

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

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 Rhea.
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.