Ever wondered why weight loss competitions seem like a good idea but might actually be doing more harm than good? In this episode, Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson break down why these "motivating" challenges are really just diet culture in disguise. You'll learn the red flags to watch out for, why shame doesn't lead to lasting change, and what actually works for long-term health. If you've ever felt like a failure for not losing weight fast enough, this episode will help you see things differently and treat yourself with more kindness. 

For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: https://www.rlmedicine.com/ 

Episode, show notes & transcript 
https://www.rlmedicine.com/why-we-reject-toxic-diet-trends 

Ever wondered why weight loss competitions seem like a good idea but might actually be doing more harm than good? In this episode, Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson break down why these "motivating" challenges are really just diet culture in disguise. You'll learn the red flags to watch out for, why shame doesn't lead to lasting change, and what actually works for long-term health. If you've ever felt like a failure for not losing weight fast enough, this episode will help you see things differently and treat yourself with more kindness.&nbsp;
For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rlmedicine.com/">https://www.rlmedicine.com/</a>&nbsp;
Episode, show notes &amp; transcript <a href="https://www.rlmedicine.com/why-we-reject-toxic-diet-trends">https://www.rlmedicine.com/why-we-reject-toxic-diet-trends</a>&nbsp;

Welcome to the Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast where you get Real advice from Real Doctors to help you lose weight and revolutionise your health not just now but permanently. You can change your future, starting now. 

Imagine if everything you had been told about weight loss was wrong. 

We are here to bust through some myths and give you actionable advice. Real health and weight loss is a journey and we, your hosts Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns from Real Life Medicine, are here with you every step of the way. 

Welcome to the Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast where you get Real advice from Real Doctors to help you lose weight and revolutionise your health not just now but permanently. You can change your future, starting now.&nbsp;
Imagine if everything you had been told about weight loss was wrong.&nbsp;
We are here to bust through some myths and give you actionable advice. Real health and weight loss is a journey and we, your hosts Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns from Real Life Medicine, are here with you every step of the way.&nbsp;

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Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast

Welcome to the Real Health and Weight Loss where you get Real advice from Real Doctors to help you lose weight and revolutionise your health not just now but permanently. You can change your future, starting now. Imagine if everything you had been told about weight loss was wrong.

We are here to bust through some myths and give you actionable advice. Real Health and weight loss is a journey and we, your hosts Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns from Real Life Medicine are here with you every step of the way. 

Welcome to the Real Health and Weight Loss where you get Real advice from Real Doctors to help you lose weight and revolutionise your health not just now but permanently. You can change your future, starting now. Imagine if everything you had been told about weight loss was wrong.
We are here to bust through some myths and give you actionable advice. Real Health and weight loss is a journey and we, your hosts Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns from Real Life Medicine are here with you every step of the way.&nbsp;

Real Health and Weight Loss

287 Why We Reject Toxic Diet Trends

Having personally seen how changing food transformed her depressed husband’s and anxious daughter’s lives, speaker, researcher and author Belinda Smith is on a mission to show that nutrition sits at the heart of our physical and mental health. In this episode, Dr Lucy Burns talks with Bel, one of Australia’s leading independent voices for children’s health, author of The Lunchbox Effect and founder of The Root Cause. You’ll hear how our kids’ lunchboxes became a snacking trap, how ultra-processed foods affect mood, learning and behaviour, and the simple changes that can protect your child’s mental health without making food a battleground.

The Root Cause
Website: therootcause.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theRootCauseAU/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therootcauseau/

For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: https://www.rlmedicine.com/

Episode, show notes & transcript 
https://www.rlmedicine.com/what-should-i-feed-my-kids-with-belinda-smith 

Having personally seen how changing food transformed her depressed husband&rsquo;s and anxious daughter&rsquo;s lives, speaker, researcher and author Belinda Smith is on a mission to show that nutrition sits at the heart of our physical and mental health. In this episode, Dr Lucy Burns talks with Bel, one of Australia&rsquo;s leading independent voices for children&rsquo;s health, author of The Lunchbox Effect and founder of The Root Cause. You&rsquo;ll hear how our kids&rsquo; lunchboxes became a snacking trap, how ultra-processed foods affect mood, learning and behaviour, and the simple changes that can protect your child&rsquo;s mental health without making food a battleground.
The Root Cause Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://therootcause.com.au">therootcause.com.au</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theRootCauseAU/">https://www.facebook.com/theRootCauseAU/</a> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therootcauseau/
For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rlmedicine.com/">https://www.rlmedicine.com/</a>
Episode, show notes &amp; transcript&nbsp; <a href="https://www.rlmedicine.com/what-should-i-feed-my-kids-with-belinda-smith">https://www.rlmedicine.com/what-should-i-feed-my-kids-with-belinda-smith</a>&nbsp;

296 What Should I Feed my Kids with Belinda Smith

Are you worried that holidays will ruin your health progress? In this episode, Dr Mary shares her real-life experience of travelling to Japan with kids and how she stayed on track without being perfect. You'll learn how to enjoy holidays without the "all or nothing" mindset that leads to weight gain and regret. Discover practical tips for handling plane food, navigating buffet breakfasts, and making smart choices in unfamiliar food environments. Dr Mary and Dr Lucy bust the myth that you need to choose between having fun on holidays or maintaining your metabolic health. You'll find out how to use a flexible framework that works anywhere in the world, so you can come home without needing a reset or feeling guilty. This episode will help you enjoy your next holiday whilst protecting your health goals.

For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: https://www.rlmedicine.com/

Episode, show notes & transcript 
https://www.rlmedicine.com/stay-healthy-on-holidays-without-missing-out 

Are you worried that holidays will ruin your health progress? In this episode, Dr Mary shares her real-life experience of travelling to Japan with kids and how she stayed on track without being perfect. You'll learn how to enjoy holidays without the "all or nothing" mindset that leads to weight gain and regret. Discover practical tips for handling plane food, navigating buffet breakfasts, and making smart choices in unfamiliar food environments. Dr Mary and Dr Lucy bust the myth that you need to choose between having fun on holidays or maintaining your metabolic health. You'll find out how to use a flexible framework that works anywhere in the world, so you can come home without needing a reset or feeling guilty. This episode will help you enjoy your next holiday whilst protecting your health goals.
For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rlmedicine.com/">https://www.rlmedicine.com/</a>
Episode, show notes &amp; transcript&nbsp; <a href="https://www.rlmedicine.com/stay-healthy-on-holidays-without-missing-out">https://www.rlmedicine.com/stay-healthy-on-holidays-without-missing-out</a>&nbsp;

295 Stay Healthy on Holidays Without Missing Out

At 70, Maria thought weight gain, joint pain and exhaustion were just “old age” – until her cardiologist referred her to Real Life Medicine and she discovered powerful hormonal drivers like insulin and leptin resistance were behind her constant hunger and weight struggles, not a lack of willpower. In this episode, you’ll hear how a simple “metabolic reset”, by changing what she ate combined with practical mindset tools helped her lose weight and improve her metabolic hormones. This resulted in switching off the constant food noise, calm her IBS and inflammation, and gain the energy to run around with her grandchildren again. If you feel stuck, scared of “giving up carbs”, or worried it’s too late to change, Maria’s story shows how small doable steps, powerful education and the right support can transform your health and your future at any age.​ 

Start where you are. Take the next small step.
 My Metabolic Action Plan (MyMAP) begins February 14, and doors are closing soon. 👉 Save your spot today 

For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: https://www.rlmedicine.com/ 

Episode, show notes & transcript 
https://www.rlmedicine.com/its-never-too-late-to-get-healthy 

At 70, Maria thought weight gain, joint pain and exhaustion were just &ldquo;old age&rdquo; &ndash; until her cardiologist referred her to Real Life Medicine and she discovered powerful hormonal drivers like insulin and leptin resistance were behind her constant hunger and weight struggles, not a lack of willpower. In this episode, you&rsquo;ll hear how a simple &ldquo;metabolic reset&rdquo;, by changing what she ate combined with practical mindset tools helped her lose weight and improve her metabolic hormones. This resulted in switching off the constant food noise, calm her IBS and inflammation, and gain the energy to run around with her grandchildren again. If you feel stuck, scared of &ldquo;giving up carbs&rdquo;, or worried it&rsquo;s too late to change, Maria&rsquo;s story shows how small doable steps, powerful education and the right support can transform your health and your future at any age.​&nbsp;
Start where you are. Take the next small step. &nbsp;My Metabolic Action Plan (MyMAP) begins February 14, and doors are closing soon. 👉 <a href="https://www.rlmedicine.com/map">Save your spot today</a>&nbsp;
For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: <a href="https://www.rlmedicine.com/">https://www.rlmedicine.com/</a>&nbsp;
Episode, show notes &amp; transcript&nbsp; <a href="https://www.rlmedicine.com/its-never-too-late-to-get-healthy">https://www.rlmedicine.com/its-never-too-late-to-get-healthy</a>&nbsp;

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