Community Stories

Rosie started the 8-Week Program with a humble goal of losing a few kilos – what she didn’t bargain for was the lifestyle transformation that came with it. Now 20 kilos lighter and enjoying relief from her arthritis symptoms, here’s what she wants those on the fence to know.

Holly has long struggled with fluctuating weight and sugar addiction, but when she and her mum decided to join the 8-Week Program, everything changed. Here’s how the Aussie went from yo-yo dieting to feeling good – inside and out.

Mum of two Alice joined the 8-Week Program with the simple goal of taming her sugar addiction – but when she came out on the other end, she was surprised at the unexpected transformation she and her whole family had undergone. Here’s how the Aussie went from stressed and time-strapped to organised and energetic. 

For Connor and his wife Hollie, the decision to quit sugar was, at first, about fitting into their wedding attire—but they weren’t prepared for what it turned into – this journey not only brought them closer but also paved the way for a beautiful surprise: the conception of their first child. 

After being first diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease in 2001, Samantha Hoareau was relieved to put a name to the collection of symptoms that had been plaguing her life. But juggling medication, professionals and treatment plans remains an ongoing process – here’s how she’s managing her wellbeing while dealing with a lesser-known, highly underdiagnosed condition.  

35-year-old Hollie Owens was in her twenties when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer – but doctors and nurses had told her time and time again she was too young, making her wait years for urgent tests. The result? She was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and given a 5% chance the live. Here’s how she fought for her life despite the obstacles – from the cancer and doctors alike.

After noticing her clothes no longer fit and struggling to reign in a sugar habit, Christine Urry decided it was time to take back control of her life. Here’s how she made it happen with the 8-Week Program.

After joining the 8-Week Program, Danielle went from debilitating chronic pain and a diet high in junk food to an improved mood, a renewed sense of motivation and now has plans to enter her first powerlifting comp. Here’s how she did it.

With the Yolngu community in north-eastern Arnhem Land facing crisis-level diabetes rates, Jordan Ponder dives into the causes of chronic illness in Indigenous communities, along with sharing effective solutions to tackle this crisis.

Sam Tomlinson dropped 8 kilos, ditched her sugary comfort foods and transformed her mindset after quitting sugar on the 8-Week Program. Here’s how she did it.