In this episode of Prescribing Lifestyle, I sit down with Donna Aston, founder of the Aston RX program — a 28-day therapeutic lifestyle reset designed to help people improve their metabolic health, reduce inflammation, and gain lifelong tools for sustainable weight loss.

Donna shares her personal journey from being an overweight teen to becoming a body composition expert, nutrition researcher, and founder of one of Australia's most well-known lifestyle transformation platforms. We talk about how her program goes far beyond weight loss — addressing food addiction, emotional health, strength training, and metabolic flexibility.

We also discuss the real challenges people face when it comes to sustaining lifestyle changes, the role of mindset, and how her research partnerships with RMIT are paving the way for better metabolic health outcomes.

Whether you’re a practitioner, someone living with metabolic syndrome, or simply curious about the “why” behind sustainable change — this is a powerful conversation filled with science, heart, and practical strategies.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

– Donna’s story and how Aston RX was born

– Why sustainable weight loss needs more than willpower

– How the program helps with blood sugar, inflammation, and food addiction

– The role of strength training in metabolic health

– Why “low carb” isn’t always the best label

– Insights from clinical trials with RMIT

– The difference between “normal” and a new normal

– How community, mindset, and support drive lasting results

📍 Connect with Donna Aston and Aston RX

🌐 Website: astonrx.com

📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aston_rx/

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Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please speak to your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health routine.