Dr Lucy Burns

Graduated from Monash Medical school in 1993 and received her fellowship with the RACGP in 1998.

Dr Lucy Burns is a GP, a lifestyle medicine doctor and has extensive training in psychological medicine. She ran a successful medical weight loss clinic which was the inspiration for creating Real Life Medicine as an online learning platform with Dr Mary Barson.

As a young woman Dr Lucy was an "expert dieter." She spent years yo-yo dieting and had clothes in her wardrobe that ranged from a size 10 to a size 18. In 2018, Dr Lucy lost 20 kg's once and for all by adopting a low carb real food lifestyle, and more importantly has maintained both the weight loss and changes in mindset.

Dr Lucy Burns, GP from Melbourne, Australia.

An interview with Dr Lucy Burns

Dr Susan Birch and Dr Lucy Burns (64 minutes)

Published by: Susan Birch - The Health Detective - 1 Dec 2020

Dr Lucy has faced her own health problems, with muscular dystrophy, obesity and depression. She changed her lifestyle and lost 20 kg and her depression is in remission. She speaks regularly at conferences for doctors on weight management as well as events for the general public and is now considered an expert in this field.

In this podcast, Dr Lucy talks about her journey and the mindset struggles of making dietary changes. We also discuss the dietary guidelines, why animal protein is so important for the health of our children and many other topics.

Curing sugar addiction, weight loss and preparing for pregnancy with Real Food

Dr Max Gulhane and Dr Lucy Burns (61 minutes)

Published by: Max Gulhane MD - December 2022

In this episode Dr Lucy and Dr Max discuss sugar addiction, chronic disease, vegetarianism, preparing for pregnancy, insulin resistance, polycystic ovary syndrome and much more.

Menopause, Perimenopause and Weight Management

Dr Lucy Burns (28 minutes)

Published by: Low Carb Down Under - 9 Jan 2023

Dr. Burns has muscular dystrophy which impairs her mobility. In her 20’s she managed her weight with exercise. Alas, this is no longer possible and she found that as she got older following the standard low fat style of dieting was unsustainable and unsuccessful. She became overweight/obese and was insulin resistant.

Another doctor friend introduced her to keto and she was hooked. A year later she opened her low carb general practice clinic called 'Epiphany Medical Weight Loss'. Along with her colleague Dr. Mary Barson, the pair have also formed a business called 'Real Life Medicine' and have an on-line program that addresses both the physiological and psychological causes of obesity. Her strong belief is to empower people to manage their health through nutrition and the low carb way of living.

Obesity is a Trauma Response

Dr Lucy Burns (56 minutes)

Published by: Health Heal Thrive - 3 Aug 2023

As a young adult, Dr Lucy focused on exercise to control and manage her own weight and health. This was not sustainable and ignoring her nutrition and psychological health, as well as declining mobility due to her muscular dystrophy, meant at 50 she was overweight/obese and insulin resistant. In 2018, Dr Lucy lost 20 kg's (44 lbs) by adopting a low carb real food lifestyle, and more importantly has maintained both the weight loss and changes in mindset.

How to Stick to Low Carb

Dr Lucy Burns (35 minutes)