http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.therightfit.co.nz en-us Tue, 12 May 2026 04:56:31 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/post/158274/savouring-food-without-guilt/ Sally should have been looking forward to the summer holidays. Her husband’s family was coming over from the UK to stay for three weeks, she was meeting up with some old school friends for a few days at New Year, and the office party was at a restaurant she’d always wanted to go. She’d been working out for a year now, feeling strong, eating healthy, and her cholesterol levels had gradually come down. Even better, she could finally fit into a favourite dress she’d hadn’t been able to we... Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:55:16 +1300 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/#post158274 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/post/158270/yo-yo-dieting/ The diets that used to work brilliantly when you were younger don’t shift a kilo now, no matter how strictly you follow them.It’s all happened gradually over the years. When playing with your children (or grandchildren), you find yourself a bit short of breath, or maybe your knees hurt when you walk to the park, or none of your favourite clothes fit. Perhaps your doctor has advised you have high blood pressure and you need to make some lifestyle changes. In reality, the actual goal is to be ... Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:42:27 +1300 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/#post158270 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/post/152795/how-michael-went-from-puffed-walking-up-steps-to-training-for-a-half-marathon/ When Michael joined us at 54, he weighed 100 kilograms and got out of breath walking up several steps. He was thinking about retiring at 60, had constant back and joint pain, and was in complete denial about his eating habits. His morning routine included a massive scone with butter, often seconds, and always dessert.His wife, Marla, had joined The Right Fit nine months earlier and kept encouraging him to try. Without her support, Michael says, none of his transformation would have been possible... Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/#post152795 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/post/152794/six-years-20-kilograms-and-marla-has-finally-cracked-the-code/ When Marla started at The Right Fit six years ago, she was at her heaviest non-pregnancy weight of 80 kilograms and had never been so unhappy with how she looked. What followed wasn’t a straight line to success; it was a real-world journey with ups and downs that many people will recognise.Over her six-year journey, Marla lost 20 kilograms, though she’s honest about the fact that some of those kilograms were “lost and found more than once.” Sound familiar? That’s exactly why her story ... Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/#post152794 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/post/152793/lornas-incredible-journey-from-chronic-back-pain-to-competition-winner/ When Lorna joined The Right Fit, she was reasonably fit but living with something that was stealing her quality of life: chronic lower back pain and the constant fear of re-injury. Simple activities felt risky, her sleep was disrupted, and her mood suffered from the ongoing discomfort.Within several months of starting a targeted resistance training programme designed to strengthen her back muscles, something remarkable happened. The pain began to resolve, then disappeared altogether. The impact ... Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/#post152793 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/post/152791/15kg-down-and-keeping-up-with-the-kids/ Angelo is thrilled about his 15-kilogram weight loss, but the real transformation goes far deeper than the number on the scales. The surge of energy and stamina he’s gained has completely changed how he shows up as a father.For Angelo, staying healthy is essential to being a great role model for his children, and he’s proud to lead by example. The physical transformation has been incredible, but the energy boost has changed how he shows up as a father.The Fat Loss Challenge was pivotal in An... Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/#post152791 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/post/152790/from-desk-job-concerns-to-optimal-health-this-was-hamishs-proactive-approach/ When Hamish first came to the gym, he wasn’t doing anything for his health and fitness. His main concern was that his desk job would soon catch up with him, affecting his overall well-being. Recognising the need for change, he set an initial goal to drop his visceral fat levels.Hamish decided to grab the process with both hands and own it completely. Under his trainer’s guidance, he absorbed information like a sponge, approaching his transformation with dedication and consistency.The results... Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/#post152790 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/post/152789/turning-50-with-renewed-vitality-check-out-kimmos-midlife-transformation/ Having just turned 50, Kimmo successfully turned around years of physical neglect from desk work. His transformation working with trainer Javahn at The Right Fit Ponsonby has been life-changing in every sense.The personalised workout plan developed with Javahn led to muscle growth, improved energy levels, and gained confidence that felt life-changing. But the journey wasn’t just about exercise; it was about learning proper nutrition and hydration, which significantly contributed to his progres... Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/#post152789 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/post/152788/overcoming-obstacles-with-unwavering-support-simones-resilience-story/ Simone’s fitness journey has been full of obstacles: family loss, injuries, and illnesses that could have derailed her progress completely. But she’s maintained her health and fitness through it all, thanks to her trainer and friend, Ricky.What makes Simone’s story powerful isn’t the absence of challenges, but how she’s navigated them with the right support. Ricky never pushes her beyond what she can handle emotionally and is embracing and supportive of all her goals, both in and out o... Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/#post152788 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/post/152786/from-starting-and-stopping-to-sustainable-habits-aleshas-confidence-comeback/ Alesha’s weight gain accelerated during Covid, compounded by life changes and mental health challenges that left her feeling stuck in a rut. She’d spent years starting and stopping fitness routines, losing confidence with each failed attempt.When it all became too much, Alesha found the courage to speak with a trainer at The Right Fit. She knew she needed extra support to break the cycle of starting and stopping that had eroded her confidence over the years.The difference this time? Having t... Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.therightfit.co.nz/blog/#post152786