WHAT’S YOUR REASON?
Life often gets in the way of us doing the things we know are important but don’t feel we have the time to deal with properly. This is often the case with our health.
How many times have you thought, one day… I’ll lose a few kilos, eat better, walk more, start playing sport again, address my sleep issues, quit smoking, cut back on alcohol, or sugar or salt? One day…
If any of these sound familiar, you are not alone! However, health issues can catch up with us when we least expect it.
How we live, how active we are and what we eat are all lifestyle factors. They have a major influence on whether we enjoy good health or develop diseases in the future. Chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, some cancers, and even the risk of having a stroke, are often influenced by lifestyle factors.
What the program offers
My health for life is about behaviour change. Eligible participants take part in a six month program that helps them to move past the barriers that stand in the way of making healthy choices and positive lifestyle change. The program is free. There are no clubs to join, weigh-ins, special food or gym-style programs involved. Our emphasis is on providing a respectful and supportive environment.
We believe healthy change is best achieved in manageable steps. We show you how to set realistic goals and develop an action plan for success and we support you on your journey to get your health back on track.
My Health for Life is a FREE program (funded by Queensland health) for people who have a risk of developing a chronic disease in the future. We have been delivering this program now for 3 years and have had great results.
What to expect
The program gives you support and accountability to keep your healthy habits going. We bring together small groups of people to meet weekly or fortnightly via teleconference or in person.
Benefits of the program are:
- Boost physical health, immunity and mental health
- Accountability to a group of people with similar health goals
- Learn strategies to start healthy habits (that will stick this time)
- A qualified health professional (our dietitians) facilitates each session
The first session is a one-on-one, personalised appointment to help tailor the program to your needs.
This program takes a different approach to getting healthy. So, why not find out if My health for life works for you.
Make changes today so you can enjoy good health now and tomorrow.
My health for life is a free program designed to help people who are at high risk of chronic disease get their health back on track. It could be the ideal program for you.
You could be eligible if you have are ANY of the following:
- are aged 45 years and over and have high cholesterol or high blood pressure or are overweight
- are over the age of 65 and would like to get healthier
- have brothers, sisters or parents with diabetes
- have high cholesterol
- are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander aged 18 years and over
To register your interest in a program, go to www.myhealthforlife.com.au and complete the ‘health check’.
If you are eligible please call My Nutrition Clinic on 5533 8866 to book your free initial appointment.
Meet your My Health for Life facilitator
Amber Schilder
Dietitian
Amber Schilder is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who graduated from Griffith University and grew up on the Gold Coast. Amber became a dietitian after seeing how much food can impact someone’s health in a positive way. Amber enjoys helping people finding ways to incorporate simple yet effective changes to eating habits. Amber loves food and loves to see her clients gain more enjoyment from food through her individualised eating plans and food swaps. Amber has worked many years in the catering team at Gold Coast Private Hospital and more recently has been creating individualised meal plans in private practice. Amber has an interest in:IBSWeight managementDiabetesChronic disease management
