Results of the Movement HQ Weight Loss Challenge

The very first Movement HQ Weight Loss Challenge wrapped up in March 2022. Over the eight weeks there was much excitement as our 20 participants tried new foods, developed a real interest in what they ate, took control over meal planning, and kicked some great weight loss goals.

There was also fabulous participation at the final workout where everyone was fired up with focused mindsets, energised bodies and great motivation from the rest of the group.

As we’re pumped and ready to start the next Challenge on 1 May, the leader of this Challenge, Leo Nannetti shares his experience, some weight loss tips and the awesome results seen to date.

What were the results of the January 2022 challenge?

The average amount lost by participants was 4kg over the 8 weeks. The best womens’ and mens’ results were 6kg and 9kg. The most successful participants were those who stuck to the process consistently and diligently.

Leo did the challenge alongside our participants and lost 4kg. He says “I felt really motivated to be doing this with everyone else, it wasn’t hard and I wanted to make sure I was doing what the team was doing.

Because I knew how they were feeling and what they were experiencing, that made it easier for me to guide and advise them”.

What were the results apart from weight loss?

People had more energy, felt healthier, enjoyed being able to feel better in (and without) their clothes, developed a great facial glow, felt more confident, and more in tune with their bodies.

I could also see that people were introducing new eating habits into their family kitchens which was really satisfying to see.

What has been most important is seeing people set up new eating habits after the challenge, and seeing phenomenal changes in peoples’ lifestyles.

Because all the magic really starts when the challenge stops. We are creatures of habit and once we give ourselves the opportunity to develop good eating and exercise habits, that will extend into the longer term.

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Why are you running the next Challenge so soon after the last?

I’ve seen that weight gain has become an unexpected side effect of Covid lockdowns and working from home.

And whilst some of us have been able to manage a healthy lifestyle and remain active, unfortunately, for many of us, the “work from home” model has led to an even more sedentary lifestyle.

Also as a general trend we seem to have become disengaged with healthy home food prep leading to a “supersized” lifestyle and Australia having one of the highest rates of obesity in the world.

There are also some exciting new enhancements I’m keen to introduce to make the process even more accessible and easier to fit in with people’s daily lifestyles.

Who is the Challenge for?

The Movement HQ Weight Loss Challenge is designed for people who are looking to:

lose 4kg+*
know what to eat and when
learn about diet and its impact on exercise
know the BEST exercise strategy to lose weight
learn how to set goals towards their weight loss
buy new clothes because their old clothes don’t fit right
develop a sustainable eating plan that increases your energy and promotes weight loss.

What’s so special about this Challenge?

This Challenge is so much more than an online diet with one-size fits all workouts.

From my experience as a Personal Trainer and weight loss specialist over many years, I’ve seen that every body is different, everyone leads a different lifestyle and we all have unique drivers that motivate us to lose weight.

And not everyone likes to eat the same things, or do the same kind of workouts, so this is a very personalised program.

Participants are encouraged to take charge of what they eat, based on the foods they like to eat, instead of an app telling them what to do. We want people to own their weight loss and healthy eating journey.

We also take a close look at body fat and muscle mass as these are two different things. When you look at them together you can set a clear strategy that relates not only to what you eat but also how to train.

For example – Gina put on 800g of muscle mass and reduced her fat mass by 2kg, achieving a net loss of 1.2kg total bodyweight.

As we tracked her progress during the Challenge we spoke about her training plan. I encouraged her to focus on muscle building as it was the most appropriate avenue to improve her body composition. The proof is in the pudding as they say.

And Bec lost 6kg of body fat and put on 300g of lean muscle with a net loss of 5.7kg. What an excellent result, Bec is a regular in the gym, I see her almost daily. She’s now taken on Personal Training sessions with Tori Hand who is a master coach.

I play a very active role in advising, guiding, motivating and mentoring everyone. Together with the combined energy of the close knit community I find the process becomes far more enjoyable and results are easier to achieve.

And whilst you can choose what foods and style of diet you’d like to follow within the guidelines, the food you’ll be eating is amazing.