Community Stories

You’ve probably heard this dangerous piece of weight loss advice – eat less than 1200 calories a day. But the science is in; not only is this risky and nutritionally incomplete, it’s also counterproductive. Kelly knows well the cycle of crash dieting – here’s how the 8-Week Program changed her outlook and her health – both mental and physical.

In the demanding world of healthcare, GP Jenny found herself facing the repercussions of long hours and unhealthy eating habits. Ironic, we know. That’s where the 8-Week Program came in – with convenient meal plans and delicious recipes, the Aussie GP revolutionised her relationship with food and wellbeing.

Sometimes we need a little push in the right direction to transform our lives – just ask Lisa, a former sugar addict turned sugar-free marathon runner, who discovered a life-changing path through the I Quit Sugar 8-Week Program. Here’s how we made her goals a reality. 

Mum of two Tamsin knew she had a problem with sugar and using the sweet stuff as an emotional crutch – an all too familiar story. But after joining the 8-Week Program, she found herself actually enjoying eating well. And, well, the results speak for themselves.   

Suffering from poor sleep, aching joints and obesity, Christina was keen to make a change in her life. That’s when she came upon the 8-Week Program – the nurse and mum-of-3 shares how she transformed her lifestyle and reignited her inspiration for healthy living in just 2 months.

Australian mum Danielle Gallan joined the IQS 8-Week Program to combat her chronic pain and kick her sugar habit to the curb after dealing with growing concerns around insulin resistance and her long-standing PCOS condition.

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.

The war between kids and their greens is a tale as old as time – but there are a few tricks to getting the little ones not only eating their fruit and veg, but enjoying them too. We’ve got the top tips straight from Lifely founder and nutrition entrepreneur Bianca Monley. 

One of our resident experts for the 8-Week Program, nutritionist and naturopath at Holism Health Co, Kate Holm, is here to share the benefits of quitting sugar and what she’s most excited about for the program.

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. 

Harp and Banks creator Michelle O’Brien shares her health journey during the process of quitting sugar on the 8-Week Program – from her battle with fibromyalgia to PCOS. The mum of 2 dives into the importance of community support on the path to health and happiness.