5* Programme - definitely recommended!!
I’ve been on the OurPath programme now for 5 weeks and the first thing to say is that I absolutely love it!
I’ve always been a moderately healthy eater with an active lifestyle but my sweet tooth has meant that I’ve gained a few inches more than I’d like in the last couple of years. I’ve previously tried programmes such as I quit sugar which although obviously beneficial, didn’t really stick. I found them to be too rigorous and ultimately, I felt a little deprived for the duration of this and other such programmes.
My experience of the OurPath programme however, has been the complete opposite and below are a few reasons why...
Firstly, I love the fact that it’s not a purely online programme in the sense that you get a handbook which further explains the programme, what the stages entail and other such useful information. You also get a recipe book which I take with me when I do my grocery shopping so I worry about making lists etc. The recipes are fantastic. They’re quick, easy to follow and absolutely delicious. The best part is that providing you take a little time (not much at all), to prep the ingredients at the start of each week, coming home and cooking after a long day doesn’t feel like a chore. Cooking to serving time can take as little as 20mins.
Secondly, once you’ve chosen your start date, you get put in a group in the app with other people starting on the same day which means you get an instant community and everyone is has been very supportive and friendly. This said, I like the fact that there’s no pressure to chat on the group if you don’t want to.
Thirdly, once you’ve set your goals and the programme starts you get access to a nutritionist (also in the group you get assigned to), who checks in with the group daily, provides words of encouragement / direction and reminders of the daily reading / tips etc. The added bonus is that you can ask questions about cravings/ingredient substitutes or anything you’re unsure of either in the group chat or through the private chat option.
The tracking is also a really great component (I opted for the hardware option so I got a set of scales and an activity tracker). You’re encouraged to do a couple of weigh-ins each week which I’d previously not been a fan of but on this programme, it’s actually really helpful because the odd time I’ve slightly overindulged, once I next step on the scales and see the impact I’m more motivated to stay on track.
I’m only 5 weeks into the programme and can already feel and see the difference in the way in which my clothes fit which is another motivator! I can only imagine just how ecstatic I’ll be once I’ve completed the programme.
The nutritional and exercise education I’m getting through the articles, group chat and from the nutritionist, is really helping me create new, sustainable habits so much so that I really feel like I’m making a proper lifestyle change.
In a nutshell, I would definitely recommend this programme to anyone who wants to make a positive change in their nutrition and general lifestyle habits. If you fear that the programme may be restricted or that you’ll feel starved, then don’t. You definitely won’t. I dare you to try :)
28 June 2018
Unprompted review