Journal

Can You Boost Your Metabolism?

Can you really boost your metabolism? As a weight loss nutritionist, I’m often asked for ways to ‘boost a slow metabolism’. Now firstly,...

Just Because You Haven't Got It In You To Cook A Perfect Meal...

A very important reminder for anyone who finds themselves often falling into the 'all or nothing' mentality... Just because you haven't...

Roast Cauliflower, Beetroot and Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing

Salad Ingredients: 1/2 cauliflower (keep the leaves!) 2 beetroots 1 can of chickpeas 2 big handfuls of rocket 1 handful of fresh dill,...

Wins I Love To Celebrate With My Nutrition Clients

As a nutritionist specialising in weight management, the number one reason people come to see me in the clinic for nutritional and...

Are You Getting The Most Out Of Your Morning Coffee?

Many of us believe that the day begins with coffee. But what if I told you that you’d probably get more bang for your buck from an energy...

10 Signs Your Current Eating Habits Aren't Supporting You

Not sure whether you are doing the right thing when it comes to your eating habits? Here are 10 signs that your current eating habits...

More Habits = Less Self Control

Are you fed up with having to try and rely on self-control and willpower to make healthy choices? Then let me help. As a Clinical...

How Good Are You At Assessing Your Hunger and Fullness Cues?

It sounds pretty straightforward, right? Eat when you’re hungry and then stop eating when you’re full… But in reality, this is more often...

Is Your Love Of Food Making Weight Loss Really Difficult?

Do you dread losing weight because you think you are going to be miserable? Or think you can’t lose weight because you just love food too...

Struggling To Lose Weight? You Might Want To Read This

A little bit of tough love… Now firstly, I just want to state that there are most definitely many factors and circumstances that make it...

So, You Have A Food Plan, But What About A Thought Plan?

One of the main reasons that so many people are not successful with achieving and sustaining weight loss is that they have a food plan...

These Are NOT Meals!

Friendly reminder for those trying to lose weight and make healthier food choices... these are NOT meals! Please, please don’t skip a...

What's The Best Diet For Weight Loss?

As a Clinical Nutritionist specialising in weight management I am often asked the million dollar question... 'WHAT’S THE BEST DIET TO...

Committing To Healthy Habits: Expectation VS Reality

Something I drum into my clients when they start their journey with me is that health is not something we stop and start with. It’s not a...

Feel Like You're Hungry ALLL The Time? Read This...

HUNGRY ALL THE TIME? It could be because… You’re sleep deprived Increased hunger is due to the body compensating for the energy lost...

Functions of Body Fat

When it comes to body fat we usually hear about the risks associated with high body fat, but what about when body fat gets too low? High...

Weight Loss Transformations: More Than Just A Picture

Here’s something that I think set’s me aside as a nutritionist in the weight loss industry… … I’ll never use photos of my body, or my...

Periods and Cravings... What Women Need To Know

Found yourself going crazy the week before your period with higher than normal hunger levels, wondering why it is so hard to follow your...

How Sustainable Are Your Eating Habits?

With the new year approaching it’s about now that people start setting themselves goals and guidelines for the new eating...

Healthy Eating VS Weight Loss, Do You Know The Difference?

Healthy eating and weight loss... pretty much the same thing, right? Not quite... If you've got weight loss goals, here's why healthy...