If you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic medical condition or you’re at risk of developing one, sometimes you may feel like it’s out of your control. You know that healthy lifestyle choices are key, but creating healthy habits and sticking to them isn’t always easy.

This is where programs like Life Steps to Better Health can help. In fact, according to Kathy Mead, a registered dietitian who coaches the program, many people who participate in the program exceed the health goals they set.

Mead told us all about the Life Steps program on the For Health’s Sake podcast. Some of the things she explained include:

• What the Life Steps program is and what it’s based on
• Who can sign up for the program
• The main elements of the program
• What to expect from the program
• How long the program takes and why

Take your first steps toward healthy change

If you’re ready to take control of your health or manage a chronic medical condition but aren’t sure where to start, talk to your primary care doctor. They can give you recommendations for what to focus on as you work toward your goals.

If you’re interested in the Life Steps to Better Health Program, which meets at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN, check out our list of upcoming classes and events to find out when the next session begins.