Results

The Get Healthy Service is being independently evaluated by the ‘Prevention Research Collaboration’, the University of Sydney, in collaboration with the University of Technology and the University of Queensland.

The initial findings for the Service in NSW are now available (February 2009 – August 2010). For a full report of these findings, developed for health professionals, click here.

If you are thinking about joining the Get Healthy Service and would like some more information about its success, continue reading.

Key findings:

Participants who have completed the six month coaching program have reported significant improvements, helping them to achieve great results. Including:

• An average weight loss of 3.5kg
• An average weight loss of 4kg when specifically setting a weight loss goal with their coach
• An average loss of 4.5cm off their waist
• A 10% reduction in the proportion of coaching participants with an obese BMI
• An increase in the amount of vegetables consumed daily
• An increase in the amount of fruit consumed daily
• A decrease in the amount of take away meals consumed per week
• A decrease in the amount of sweetened drinks consumed daily, such as soft drinks, cordials and fruit juices
• An increase in physical activity levels, including number of times they undertake moderate and vigorous activity

These results demonstrate that the Get Healthy Service coaching program is successful at supporting people to make positive changes to their health and lifestyle. For some inspirational stories from people just like you, view our success stories section.