In the second interview with my Community Detox Rockstars I am chatting to Emma Peters, mum to a 9 month old. Listen as she shares with you her winning highlights from a month of super healthy living. From FOMO to a whopping 7kg drop on the scales this woman will completely inspire you!
Edition #2 – Emma Peters
What was the biggest achievement you experienced on Community Detox?
My biggest achievement was getting over my “fear of missing out” on my favourite treats. They were my way of relaxing and rewarding myself after an exhausting day. After a month of eating mindfully, I can finally say no to those pesky treats and enjoy a healthy substitute – so empowering.
Oh, and just over 7kgs weight loss and counting!
How would you describe Community Detox to someone?
Community Detox is the most supportive environment with a winning combination of education, encouragement and structure. On good days, there’s always someone to congratulate you. On difficult days you get cheered on to make the best decisions. This was very sustaining for me.
Can you explain exactly how you achieved your amazing results? Do you feel there were any specific elements of Community Detox that really helped you?
I stuck to the rules as best I could. It seems all or nothing works for me. The great recipes inspired new meals throughout the month. Planning for the week ahead with groceries to suit was key. My detox buddy and sister, Hannah, constantly checked in on me and gave me advice. And applying mindful eating – this eliminated grazing or mindless snacking.
What was the key lesson you learnt on this Community Detox?
I learnt that I can say no to unhealthy food, substitute in healthy choices, and not feel deprived. And that I really love eating well. Seeing the kilos drop makes me love it even more!
Tell us your favorite Community Detox meal/snack/drink and why you love it
I was introduced to so many great snack options. I love ABC Spread on rice crackers. Also a couple of frozen grapes staved off after-dinner-dessert-thoughts very successfully.
Do you want to share anything else?
I came to the Community Detox 20 kilos above my pre-baby weight. I’ve also always struggle with a lifestyle to suits my PCOS and insulin resistance. Over the last few years I’ve tried all sorts of things – low GI food, dietitians and nutritionists, but nothing kept me accountable for my food intake for longer than a couple of weeks. Something big had to shift!
I didn’t think I would ever be “on a detox” – they sounded so extreme – strange soups and nothing much else. Fortunately my sister encouraged me to join CD. I wasn’t really convinced that it would have an impact on me, but it turned out to be a huge mind shift towards eating and health. It reset habits in a powerful way. I loved setting goals and rewards. Not just about food, but also sleep and other areas of life that needed review. For a mum of a 9 month old this was a great time to focus a little more on myself for the benefit of everyone in my family. By the end of the month I was amazed at my achievement. So SO proud of sticking to CD for a month and ready to continue incorporating what I learnt into every day life. Thank you so much Emma and the team for this amazing experience. I can’t wait for the next one!
Emma, we can’t wait to have you back on board! xx
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