When people search for Alex Neilan, they find more than a health professional – they discover an empathy-led leader on a mission to transform how women approach weight loss and wellbeing. As founder of Sustainable Change Ltd, Alex runs a multidisciplinary team of dietitians, nutritionists, psychologists, physiotherapists, personal trainers, and behaviour-change coaches, all dedicated to one thing: helping people achieve results that last.
Cutting Through the Noise
Alex is clear about what doesn’t work. “Injections, herbs, hot lemon water, apple cider vinegar – none of these ‘jump start’ your metabolism,” he explains. “The only thing that does is a structured and correctly programmed resistance training routine – even if that’s in your own home, just two hours a week.”
By taking a stand against myths and gimmicks, Alex and his team have built trust in an industry where false promises are the norm. Their evidence-based toolkit helps women break free from the endless cycle of plateau and regain, especially during and after menopause when hormonal changes make progress harder.
It’s an approach that has drawn wider attention. In a recent interview with Forbes, Alex Neilan highlighted how women over 50 are too often left behind by the health industry, and why sustainability must come before fads.
Beyond the Scales
For Alex Neilan, health is never just about weight. Over the last 20 years, Sustainable Change has helped women regain mobility, earn promotions at work, rebuild confidence, and even walk again after being wheelchair-bound. These transformations highlight the deeper purpose behind the business: empowering people to reclaim their independence, energy, and quality of life.
This unique approach has been recognised on Lose Weight Like Me, commissioned by Channel 4, and celebrated by members who describe the programme as life-changing.
A Community That Sustains Change
At the heart of it all is the Sustainable Change support group – an online space where members access nutrition strategies, mindset tools, accountability, and professional guidance. With a 4.8-star Trustpilot rating and hundreds of testimonials, it’s proof that sustainable weight loss is possible when empathy and evidence lead the way.
A Mission to Impact One Million Lives
For Alex, business growth is about more than numbers. His mission is to help one million people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Alongside thousands of personal success stories, the community has raised over six figures for charity – demonstrating that positive change doesn’t just stop at the individual.
“Real change isn’t about quick fixes,” Alex says. “It’s about building systems that work, creating belief, and giving people the support they need – not just this year, but for life.”
