When life gets busy, it’s easy to put your health on the back burner, especially when juggling full-time work, study, and everyday responsibilities. But for Kate, the start of 2025 marked a turning point. After a few years of telling herself “I don’t have time, it’s too hard, I don’t know where to start”, she decided it was time to stop making excuses and start making a change.
Eight weeks later, she’d lost over 9kg, transformed her mindset, and took home $2500 as the winner of equ’s Thrive in 2025 Challenge.
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A Fresh Start After a Tough Few Years
Coming off the back of a festive season filled with indulgence, Kate found herself at her heaviest weight ever. Like many others, she’d slipped into unhealthy eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle, something that can easily happen when life gets hectic.
“I felt lost, ashamed, and unsure of how to make a change,” she shared. But then she discovered equ on Instagram and was instantly inspired by the stories of others who had found success through the app. Seeing real people achieve real results sparked something in Kate—and she signed up straight away.
Making it Manageable: Small, Daily Habits
One of the biggest mindset shifts Kate experienced during the challenge was realising that she didn’t need to overhaul her life overnight. Instead, she focused on small, achievable daily habits that could fit into her busy schedule.
This included:
- Following her personalised meal plan
- Drinking enough water each day
- Getting in daily steps
- Moving her body when time allowed
“I loved receiving my meal plan each week, grabbing the groceries and prepping ahead—it made each day so much more achievable,” Kate said. “The meals are so delicious, and it felt rewarding to tick off those habits each day.”
By leaning on the equ app’s easy-to-follow structure, Kate took control of her food choices and saw just how much impact a consistent routine could make. She also said goodbye to her old snacking habits, replacing them with macro-balanced meals and recipes from the app that kept her satisfied and energised.
Learning resilience through the ups and downs
Kate’s journey wasn’t without its challenges. She faced a cyclone in her hometown, sickness, ongoing study commitments, and social celebrations, all within the 8 weeks of the challenge. But instead of giving up, she leaned in.
“I am proud of my achievements. These obstacles taught me resilience and commitment,” she said. “I also knew that through the obstacles, I could reach out to the team and the Facebook community for guidance and support.”
This sense of connection and accountability made a huge difference. At equ, we’re proud to offer not just a personalised meal plan and nutrition tracker app, but also a supportive community of like-minded people who are on the same journey.
Thriving in 2025 and Beyond
Kate’s story is a powerful reminder that change doesn’t require perfection, it just requires action. By taking that first step and building momentum through small, daily wins, she completely transformed her lifestyle in just 8 weeks.
Whether it’s the delicious meals, the flexibility of the plan, or the support from our team and community, Kate made the most of what equ has to offer and it paid off.
If you’re feeling like Kate once did – stuck, unsure, and ready for something to change, let her story be your motivation. Your Thrive moment could be just around the corner.