Testimonials

I was also concerned that I wouldn’t be allowed to enjoy meals out, brunches, nights out, etc. I overcame this by becoming educated and finding a healthy balance.  Alana changed my mindset for the better. I went from constantly taking things out of my diet to instead, focusing on adding things into my diet such as protein and fibre, etc.

There are a lot of things I have benefited from with Alana’s coaching. Alana has a very realistic approach to coaching, knowing that life commitments can sometimes get in the way, and being able to factor these things in takes the stress away instead of feeling bad about it. I am able to balance my week much better now that I know having a ‘bad day doesn’t actually ruin my progress. With the app being so accessible it helps keep me accountable by checking off my daily habits (eg. step goal, protein hit) on the app’s calendar. It annoys me when I haven’t ticked them off! The weekly check-in with Alana keeps me accountable and receiving feedback gives me something to work towards for the following week.

My main goals when I began my online coaching journey with Alana were to lose body fat and get stronger and I can definitely say that I have achieved both by being consistent for over a year now. I’ve lost 14.9kg, and I’m lifting heavier weights in the gym. I have learned a lot from Alana’s nutritional advice and can easily plan meals with relevant nutrition goals in mind. I also enjoy getting my steps in daily now by listening to podcasts. Just want to say a big THANK YOU really 😊
-AL

My progress pictures definitely show me that I have achieved my main goals. As well as that, my overall fitness has improved, including my cardio fitness. I’ve lost body fat all over and have a very aesthetically pleasing weight loss chart!

What helped me stay on track at the beginning was seeing slight differences at the early stages and understanding that you balanced things weekly, that really helped me stick to it.
For example, if I’m off home giving me a diet break and things like that. 

I’ve gained a lot from working with Alana. Being held accountable for everything I’m doing weekly really helped with my progress. Including Steps/Exercise/Eating. If I’m slacking or if there is something I should be doing differently you tell me. Being able to tell people the truth when they don’t want to hear it and keeping them happy at the same time isn’t an easy task but you do it very well. 

I don’t think you give yourself enough credit for how much you help people. Genuinely seems like you care rather than just giving advice and getting on with it.

-LG

I think the attention and detail in your responses through the app is good. 

In the beginning, I definitely had concerns that I wouldn’t be able to stick to my goals, maintain efforts in the programme, change dietary habits, among other things. I wanted to lose weight but also build up my strength. To be fair, I think the way the programmes and nutritional elements are tailored to the individual made me realise quite quickly that incremental improvements could be made. 

I’m down 12 kilograms in weight from joining Alana back in November. I now enjoy social sports as a result of increased fitness levels and have a newfound appreciation for exercise and body movement that I didn’t have before my coaching journey with Alana. My mental health has benefited as well as my physical health and I am a lot more energised. 

There has been a fundamental change in my eating habits (ie diet, portion sizes etc) without having to change my lifestyle or feeling like I’m missing out. 

Honestly, I thought I would give this a go for a month or two but here I am ten months later and keener than ever. Up until November, I was honestly scared walking into the gym – never mind using any of the equipment. Now I am one of the earliest and most frequent users. I know everyone works differently but this is working for me and I look forward to continuing for a while yet.
-TH

Alana is really good at making you forget about other people’s opinions etc and just focus on your own journey. I didn’t think I would stick to it for long. I thought I would be able to lie to her if I had a bad week because it was online – I didn’t get away with that!. The way she goes about coaching makes it easy to follow, smashing small achievable goals weekly and build it up instead of full steam ahead from the beginning which makes getting started much less daunting from the get-go.

This past year I have benefitted a lot from Alana’s honesty. Alana is not afraid to tell you how it is if you are slacking but at the same time, she understands life can get in the way of progress at times. Alana’s approach to online coaching is very much sustainable. I’ve been with Alana for over a year now and have been making steady progress, it is now a lifestyle for me.  Checking in weekly and getting feedback keeps me accountable and sets me up for the week ahead with new realistic and achievable goals. 

My goals before starting were to lose weight and to have and be able to maintain a better lifestyle overall. Not feeling shattered all the time and stopping everything from seeming like hard work before I lost some weight, with the help from Alana. 

I now have a much better understanding of nutrition. I feel much more confident in the gym. A big one for me from the training aspect of her coaching is understanding the importance of form in the gym when exercising and lifting weights.

I would highly recommend Alana to anyone who has even thought about starting their online coaching journey, it can be daunting starting something new but with Alana’s guidance and support, you will not be disappointed.
-DC

I love the regular check-ins – when they’re coming up they’re a reminder to stay on track and for a few days afterward, they’re a reminder of why the work is put in! This includes the progress pictures too; although not the nicest feeling taking them, looking back at the progress you’ve made is a great motivator. 

Alana’s knowledge of training and nutrition has benefitted me so much that after only a couple of months, I can easily plan my meals to reach my targets and still include all of the things I love. I can also confidently walk into any gym without my plans with me and know that I can still do a great workout with what I’ve learned. Plus I now understand the importance of NEAT exercise!

My 2 main goals were/are to:

Look good – lose a bit of weight and tone up!

Feel good – be fit enough to do most activities comfortably, get into a good routine of exercising regularly, and eating well for body and mind.

And thanks to Alana’s coaching I am accomplishing both of these goals.

Some personal achievements after only a few months in with my online coaching with Alana I can confidently say that I can now avoid binge eating by planning my meals in advance, I feel confident in a bikini, I am comfortable in a gym environment, and just being more aware of my body’s basic needs eg. sleep, nutrients, stretching.

I feel so at ease and comfortable with Alana as a coach. She is realistic and understanding with goals. I’m able to ask or tell her anything knowing that she genuinely won’t judge me and will always provide me with the best advice for my circumstances.
-ND

Alana was there to help me with everything – any question or doubt I had she answered and put me at ease. It’s one of the most difficult things I’ve ever done – in fact, maybe THE most difficult – but I know for a fact I wouldn’t have done it if Alana hadn’t been there.

Being able to trust her and her judgment meant that although I was scared when she made some decisions like reducing my training, I did what she said and am so happy with the results.
My energy is through the roof, everyone comments on how well I look and I feel like I have gained so much knowledge about training, nutrition, mindset and balancing my life with my fitness from having Alana as my coach.
Couldn’t be more grateful.”