5 Ways to Make Healthy Change Last

Ever found yourself thinking, “I know what I should be doing... so why can’t I stick with it?”

You’re definitely not alone.

It’s frustrating — you make healthy changes, feel good for a while, and then life gets busy or stressful, and old habits creep back in. It can leave you wondering if lasting change is even possible.

Here’s the truth: It’s not about lacking willpower. It’s about having the right support, tools, and mindset to make those changes stick.

Here are five powerful strategies, inspired by our 12 Week Mind Body Rebalance program (waitlist now open), to help you create healthy habits that actually last:

#1 Work with a Coach to Break Through Roadblocks

Coaching isn’t just about cheerleading — it’s about uncovering the real reasons behind self-sabotage and limiting beliefs. A good coach (like us!) uses tools like active listening, powerful questions, and mindset shifts to help you spot patterns and create strategies to move forward.

In the 12 Week Mind Body Rebalance, Dr. Lucy and Dr. Mary guide you through mindset techniques that make healthy changes easier and more natural.

#2 Tap into the Power of Group Support

There’s something special about working toward your goals alongside others. Group support brings connection, accountability, and fresh ideas. Plus, sharing the journey helps normalise setbacks and makes progress feel more fun (and less lonely!).

Research shows group coaching drives faster, more lasting change — which is why it’s a key part of our program.

#3 Make Change Easy with Tools and Frameworks

When you have clear frameworks, change feels so much easier. Things like meal plans, habit trackers, habit stacking (linking new habits to ones you already do), and ‘if-then’ plans help reduce decision fatigue and make progress simple.

We’ve packed the 12 Week Mind Body Rebalance with practical tools to take the guesswork and cognitive load out of healthy living — making it much easier to stay consistent.

#4 Set Clear, Achievable Goals (and Track Them!)

Vague goals lead to vague results. That’s why setting SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) is so important.

Tracking your progress — through journals, apps, or check-ins — helps you see what’s working and where you might need a tweak. And don’t forget to celebrate the small wins along the way. They matter!

#5 Shift Your Mindset with Guided Hypnosis

True, lasting change often means rewiring some deep-seated patterns. That’s where guided hypnosis comes in.

In the 12 Week Mind Body Rebalance, we include many guided hypnosis recordings to easily shift the mindset. Hypnosis has many benefits, including helping to reduce stress and reprogram the beliefs that have been holding you back. Our participants often say this part of the program makes a huge difference!

Creating lasting healthy change isn’t about being “perfect.” It’s about having the right support, using the right tools, and focusing on progress, not perfection.

You’ve got this — and we’re here to help.

With love and great health

Dr Lucy and Dr Mary XX

P.S. Ready to make real, lasting change? Join the waitlist for our 12 Week Mind Body Rebalance. Doors open next week — join the waitlist now, waitlisters get special bonuses. Click here to join the waitlist!

Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy are the founders of Real Life Medicine. They help women who have been on every diet under the sun, optimise their health and achieve long lasting weight loss without feeling miserable or deprived.

They do this with their 3 step framework that

• Improves metabolism
• Develops mindset skills
• Provides tools to implement it easily into busy lives

With this comes increased energy, vitality and confidence.

You can avoid chronic disease and stop living life on the sidelines!