Table 5.

Main themes and findings regarding informants’ motivation and barriers to adopting and maintaining lifestyle changes, based on interviews at 12 and 18 months.

12-Month Themes	18-Month Themes	Main Themes
Positive benefits from lifestyle change Ability to prioritise and plan	Benefits from lifestyle change Perceived threat of diabetes Goal setting	Achievement of results
Time and energy consumption Lack of flexibility Disruption of daily routines	Daily rhythms and routines Belief in ability to maintain	Coping with ongoing challenges
Commitment Social relations An opportunity	Commitment and social relations Daily rhythms and routines	Social support and relatedness
Freedom from medication Competence/diabetes self-management Support from healthcare professionals	Monitoring and support from healthcare professionals	Support from healthcare professionals
Change in attitude Ability to prioritise and plan	Determination Belief in ability to maintain	Identification with and acceptance of new lifestyle