2nd Edition & Audiobook Out Now!
Introducing Melyssa Allen's book, "Healthy Living Doesn't Have to SUCK: Drop the Struggle, Forget the Fads, and Create a Healthy Lifestyle You Love!" Dive into a transformative guide that empowers you to break free from the yo-yo dieting, restrictive fitness plans, and programs that make you feel shame and guilt for just living your life! Learn the basics of health promotion, reflect on behavior changes you want to make, and create your action plan. With humorous insights and relatable stories, Melyssa Allen equips you to take control of your health and build habits that support an enjoyable, lasting lifestyle that works for YOU!
"When you read this book it feels like you’re talking to a friend, it feels so raw and personal. I love how reassuring and empowering it is. If you want to start prioritizing your well being (physical, emotional and mental) this is the book for you.." — Gabriela M.
"You need this book!"
"Her way of articulating what we make SO complicated for ourselves on a daily basis seem so achievable is simply empowering. She is effortlessly relatable and brings a ridiculously genuine, upbeat, and up front perspective on so many things in life. You tend to find a close friend in just her just through her words alone. You won't regret the results and what you take with you from this!" — Shannon B.
"Do yourself a favor and give this a read!"
"The principles in the book are pretty simple but her layout makes the experience more like a journey rather than a prescription which is refreshing.
I would definitely recommend for those looking for a journey towards a healthier lifestyle that may feel alone on that journey to pick up this book and get going!" — Demetrie L.
"Melyssa has a very conversational and empathetic approach!"
What You'll Learn
Healthy Living Doesn't Have to SUCK delivers the science of lasting behavior change in a package that's actually enjoyable to read! Melyssa Allen — double board-certified lifestyle medicine coach, keynote speaker, and self-described "science geek with a sailor's mouth" — cuts through the noise of diet culture to deliver what actually works: an evidence-based, behavior change framework built around the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, paired with the kind of humor and honesty that makes the hard stuff feel doable.
This isn't another quick-fix program. It's a guided journey toward building a healthy lifestyle that fits your real life — one sustainable habit at a time.
No deprivation. No perfection.
No starting over every Monday.
Understanding Habit & Behavior Change
Overcoming Common Mindset Mistakes
Setting Effective & Meaningful Goals
6 Pillars of
Lifestyle Medicine
DESIGN Your Lifestyle Medicine Makeover
Turning Setbacks
into Comebacks
When we can identify the underlying mechanisms of behavior change, we can use that knowledge to interrupt patterns of thinking and behaving to better align our actions with our values.
Recognizing unhelpful thought patterns empowers us to direct our energy towards overcoming those thoughts, while engaging in actions that support our Change Maker Vision!
Take a deeper dive into goal setting and learn about the various types of goals we can set, ways to overcome common mistakes to goal setting, and getting down to the WHY behind our goals.
The field of lifestyle medicine is becoming more important than ever as we continue to see noncommunicable chronic diseases on the rise. These six pillars help simplify healthy living into habits that fit your life.
Using our signature DESIGN framework, you'll engage in a self-guided coaching journey to create your Change Maker Vision, identify and set goals aligned with your vision, and create your lifestyle makeover!
Every journey is bound to have setbacks along the way...and we discuss realistic ways to course correct and navigate through the challenges so you can continue towards building a healthy lifestyle you can love - even among the setbacks you'll have!
