Make health Habitual

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which plan is right for me?

  It really depends on you, your goals, and your preferences. The first factor to consider is that, if you're diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, eligibility can differ between plans. Our medication plans may be suitable if you have type 2 diabetes and are either not taking medication, or are managing your condition with metformin. Our soups & shakes plan is also an option for many people with type 2 diabetes. It’s based on decades of research into diabetes remission and can support meaningful weight loss and improvements in blood sugar control [1,2]. The main exception is for people who are currently using insulin, as this plan would not be suitable in that case. Every application is carefully reviewed by a clinician to make sure treatment is safe and appropriate for you.

  If you’re looking to lose weight and don’t have type 2 diabetes, you may be eligible for both plans. Choosing between them often comes down to lifestyle and personal preference. Our soups & shakes plan involves a more structured, intensive change for around three months, while our medication plan tends to fit more easily around everyday routines. On the other hand, some people prefer to avoid medication altogether and choose a food-based approach.

  You can learn more about soups & shakes here or explore our medication plans here.

• Is this a weight loss programme?

  Habitual supports weight loss, but we’re not only about the number on the scale. We offer two structured programmes (our medication plan and our soups & shakes plan). Both are designed around sustainable habits, metabolic health, and long-term wellbeing.

  If weight loss isn’t your goal, you can still use Habitual. We offer nutritionally-complete meals and supplements that can be purchased on their own to support your health goals, without joining a programme.

  Our approach is always holistic: supporting energy, nutrition, and overall health, whatever your goals may be.

• How long do Habitual plans last?

  Our soups & shakes plan lasts for a total of four months. The first three months we guide you through an 800kcal per day weight loss plan (using either two of our meals and one home cooked meal, or four Habitual meals, per day), followed by one month of food reintroduction to help you build the nutritional habits that will enable you to keep the weight off. Throughout this you'll have access to daily behaviour change content via the Habitual app, and you'll get lifelong access to the app for free after completing your four months.

  Our medication plans don't have a set length, as it will depend on your health goals, how your body responds, and your longer-term plan for maintaining progress. The best results in clinical trials were seen after about one year of consistent use on medication, [3] however with Habitual you can always pause, delay, or cancel your plan. Your app comes with daily expert-written behaviour change content and unlimited 1-on-1 & group support for as long as you have an active subscription with us.