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Feelings or Plans?
April 17th, 2020
Do you need to change the way you choose food? Recently a client said to me: “I choose what I ea[Read more...]
Are you going off track?
April 7th, 2020
Are you struggling with motivation in these interesting times? You’d be forgiven for feeling a b[Read more...]
Eating to support your immune system
April 3rd, 2020
What can you do to support your immune system? With the current coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, f[Read more...]
Self-Compassion
January 31st, 2020
I’ve been a terrible role model for self-compassion! I’ve realised that over the years, my k[Read more...]
What have you learnt?
January 31st, 2020
I was speaking to a group of people this week who were all interested in weight loss. I had present[Read more...]
Understanding self-sabotage
September 6th, 2019
In trying to explain self-sabotage it’s important that you can grasp the concept of wanting to achi[Read more...]
New Guidelines from the National Heart Foundation
September 6th, 2019
The National Heart Foundation have recently updated their guidelines on what it means to eat well f[Read more...]
Unhelpful Winter Thinking
May 6th, 2019
Have you put your winter head on without thinking? The thing about winter… The thing about[Read more...]
Why do we fall off the wagon?
February 9th, 2019
How can you get back on track I was with a client recently and we were discussing the reasons why[Read more...]
Imperfection Inspires Improvement
December 20th, 2018
Imperfect Invites Improvement. I was talking to a client today and she was telling me about the[Read more...]
Helping Emotional Eaters
October 20th, 2018
Tips for Health Professionals I recently presented a workshop at the National Eating Disorder &am[Read more...]
Do you tend to get in your own way?
July 19th, 2018
Think small and get stuff done… Self-sabotage, it gets me and it gets my clients - I wo[Read more...]
Create User Friendly Meals
June 22nd, 2018
Diets Don’t Work: Research has shown that diets don’t work. In fact, what it said is th[Read more...]
How to foster good body image in your kids
June 15th, 2018
There are many things in your children’s world that you cannot control. But as a mother or a father [Read more...]
Is Butter or Margarine better?
June 15th, 2018
It seems there is a resurgence toward using butter and it's driven by the Masterchef effect! &nbs[Read more...]
Some more great things about Extra Virgin Olive Oil
May 4th, 2018
I was lucky enough to go to the olive harvest at Boundary Bend in Victoria where they produce the Co[Read more...]
How do you stay on track when your motivation is slipping?
March 2nd, 2018
Remember why you want to follow a healthy lifestyle in the first place. The thing most people foc[Read more...]
Getting back on a healthy track when you are out of routine
March 2nd, 2018
It’s the school holidays and you may be out of routine. For a lot of people this can mean that a[Read more...]
Who's in Control? The 3 year old or the 30 year old?
January 22nd, 2018
Who is making your decisions about food? Sometimes it may feel like it's impossible to ge[Read more...]
Somebody Loves You...
January 18th, 2018
On Valentine's Day, if you are feeling down, remember somebody loves you ... I [Read more...]
Sunday Set-Up
December 30th, 2017
Today is the day that you take the time to think about what you would like to achieve this week. &n[Read more...]
Need to get more self-control?
December 29th, 2017
Getting control What most people are looking for in life and diets or food is to feel in control.[Read more...]
A most important message about chocolate!
December 29th, 2017
How to eat chocolate responsibly So many times people say to me ‘I just can’t have choc[Read more...]
What foods do you love, but have to avoid?
December 29th, 2017
Negotiable Vs Non –Negotiable The trouble with diets is that they don’t consider the fo[Read more...]
If you are justifying your actions it's likely that you made an unhelpful decision!
December 29th, 2017
Decisions versus justifications A decision results after careful consideration of the pros a[Read more...]
What about the fasting diets?
December 29th, 2017
What do I think about fasting? Does being hungry help? My boxing trainer asked me last week what [Read more...]
Rules are meant to be broken...
December 29th, 2017
…so why are you still making them? Diets are comfortable as they provide a clear set of rules to [Read more...]
How's your mindset in winter?
May 19th, 2017
I became an annoying dietitian this past week and had to pipe up in the lunch room when I heard one [Read more...]
How do you lose weight and keep it off?
April 3rd, 2017
Be Accountable to Yourself... I was sitting with a client today and as so often happens I was learn[Read more...]
Do you have a health halo?
February 2nd, 2016
What do you do when you have made a 'good' food choice? A health halo is something psychologists ha[Read more...]
Thinking of a detox?
December 8th, 2015
I recently gave these responses in an interview for a media article and thought you might be intere[Read more...]
New report suggests some vegetables put on weight more than others
September 28th, 2015
Some veggies better than others... A recent report from Harvard University reported i[Read more...]
Five Foods to Boost your Mood
August 18th, 2015
Food and Mood Today is not the first time I have been asked to provide comment to the media about f[Read more...]
Dieting- we have the vocabulary all wrong
August 11th, 2015
Dr Rick Kausman, one of the pioneers of the non-diet movement and person-centred approach to we[Read more...]
Get Analytical NOT Hysterical
June 30th, 2015
Changing from a diet mentality to just healthy eating can be easier said than done. I’ve had many cl[Read more...]
Some important facts to know about water- if you are thirsty it's too late
June 21st, 2015
Some facts about water: The human body can last weeks without food, but only days without water.[Read more...]
A Happy wife is a Happy life
June 21st, 2015
“A Happy wife is a Happy Life” Let’s assume the same is true for a husband. The saying suggests [Read more...]
How to Beat the Winter Blues...
May 15th, 2015
Staying Health over Winter Here is a great article from the Dietitians Association of Australia wit[Read more...]
Have you forgotten what guilt-free feels like?
May 11th, 2015
When I’ve set myself a task to do whether it exercise, business or house work and I some[Read more...]
Breakfast - the battle worth fighting
May 4th, 2015
Is breakfast worth getting up a little earlier for? I had a bit of a battle with my daughter, it [Read more...]
A Healthy Breakfast Cereal Could Make You Live Longer
April 28th, 2015
Having cereal for breakfast is now an even better choice: I’ve long advocated having cereal for bre[Read more...]
Information Alone is Not Enough to Improve Health
April 15th, 2015
People don’t change because you tell them what to do... Fifteen years ago as a new graduate dieti[Read more...]
Screen Time Vs Green Time
April 8th, 2015
I was taking my son to the eye specialist this week to check his glasses prescription and [Read more...]
Fear- the unrecognised handbrake to implementing healthy behaviours
April 6th, 2015
Helping your clients overcome the fear behind inaction. “Our deepest fear is not that we [Read more...]
Health Star Ratings
March 22nd, 2015
The Health Star Rating System The new health star rating on food labels is a government initiative [Read more...]
Emotional Eating- Adding to your Burden of Stress
February 23rd, 2015
Could you be treating yourself like a human pressure cooker? I was talking to a client the othe[Read more...]
Trans Fats, Food Labels & Heart Disease Prevention
February 12th, 2015
Have you been wondering about Trans fats on food labels? I’ve done two media inte[Read more...]
How to Motivate and Inspire Your Clients
February 8th, 2015
Motivating Clients for Change It’s one thing to tell a client what to do it’s another t[Read more...]
Have you forgotten how good health feels?
January 31st, 2015
I met up with some friends at a business event yesterday and two of the ladies came up to me to repo[Read more...]
How to Choose a Healthy Muesli Bar
January 31st, 2015
There is no doubt there is a huge amount of choice when it comes to muesli bars and they c[Read more...]
The missing link in your weight loss plans
December 20th, 2014
If you are searching for the silver bullet for weight loss or the next easy diet this is not the pla[Read more...]
How to get more control of the food you eat - what does value mean to you?
December 9th, 2014
What is true value and what has it got to do with weight loss? It’s come to my attention that value[Read more...]
Is Fat or Sugar more Important to Avoid in a Healthy Diet ?
October 1st, 2014
The other day I was at the gym in my usual boxing class and one of the ladies said in passing. “So L[Read more...]
Food Safety- What you Need to Know to Avoid it
September 9th, 2014
It’s been a while since I wrote anything on food safety and I’ve just done a media interview for Yah[Read more...]
What Should you Teach your Child about Eating?
August 26th, 2014
I was reading an article yesterday on Michael Carr-Greggs’ opinion on modern day parenting[Read more...]
My Big AHA moment about Hunger- is feeling hungry unhelpful when you're trying to lose weight?
August 6th, 2014
I was speaking with a client the other day who had come to see me for weight loss. She was a bit ner[Read more...]
Smart Supermarket Shopping- tips for cutting costs and calories
July 11th, 2014
If you find yourself struggling to lose weight and a trip to the supermarket is a battle of self con[Read more...]
Is it a fact or not? What to make of all these new nutrition claims.
June 29th, 2014
I was recently quoted in the Body & Soul lift out of the Sunday papers and received some feedbac[Read more...]
How to Kick Emotional Eating
May 16th, 2014
I was speaking with a long term client today and she had been going through a really stressful ti[Read more...]
Eggs and Type 2 diabetes- not such a good mix
April 22nd, 2014
Eggs- Not so good for diabetes Don’t tell me advice is changing again!! The humble egg took a [Read more...]
I love it therefore I have no control over how I eat it.
March 25th, 2014
I enjoy the taste therefore I will have more… I have an addictive personality; this is behaviour [Read more...]
One Goal - Many Excuses.
March 7th, 2014
One goal – many excuses! Do you wonder why sometimes it happens that you want to achieve something [Read more...]
Does caffiene cause dehydration?
February 23rd, 2014
Does caffeine cause dehydration? It has long been believed that coffee has a diuretic effect [Read more...]
Higher Protein Diets Cause Longer Term Health Issues.
January 30th, 2014
When choosing a diet, particularly at the beginning of a new year it’s easy to get sucked into the l[Read more...]
On the Ninth day of Christmas my Dietitian said to me...
December 9th, 2013
Have realistic expectations for you holidays If you are going away over the summer it’s[Read more...]
On the Eight day of Christmas my Dietitian said to me...
December 8th, 2013
Put it out there & Be Accountable The more people you tell your plans the more like[Read more...]
On the Seventh day of Christmas my Dietitian said to me...
December 7th, 2013
Remember to have fun! A lot of people get nervous when they are trying to manage their [Read more...]
On the sixth day of Christmas my Dietitian said to me...
December 6th, 2013
On the sixth day of Christmas my dieititian said to me... Keep your Focus [Read more...]
On the fifth day of Christmas my Dietitian said to me..
December 5th, 2013
Watch your drinks! We can sometimes think our weight changes simply because of what we [Read more...]
On the fourth day of Christmas my Dietitian said to me...
December 4th, 2013
On the Fourth Day of Christmas my Dietitian said to me...Exercise! Exercise has an amaz[Read more...]
On the third day of Christmas my Dietitian said to me...
December 3rd, 2013
Get Creative… Christmas doesn’t have to be all about high fat and high calories there are some am[Read more...]
On the second day of Christmas my Dietitian said to me...
December 2nd, 2013
On the second day of Christmas my Dietitian said to me: Know your excuses! [Read more...]
On the first day of Christmas my Dietitian said to me...
December 1st, 2013
One the first day of Christmas my Dietitian said to me… Plan events and manage your wei[Read more...]
Saturated Fats: Are they healthy or not?
November 11th, 2013
Saturated fats: Are they harmful or not? In the media of recent times there have been a number of s[Read more...]
Treat + Treat + Treat = Habit
October 6th, 2013
Have you ever heard yourself say? One won’ hurt I’ve been good all week [Read more...]
Reverse Hospitality - do we please the hostess or the guest??
September 12th, 2013
A lot of my clients say they have the hardest time refusing food when it has been prepared by friend[Read more...]
Keep it Simple and make yourself Accountable- a call to action.
September 3rd, 2013
I recently did a quick survey on Facebook and found what I knew to be true that a lot of people are [Read more...]
Do you take a lunch break?
August 23rd, 2013
In our busy days either at work or home it’s easy to overlook lunch due to a lack of time but are we[Read more...]
Never say never; but you do need to say how often and how much.
August 5th, 2013
Never say never... This thought came to mind following a conversation on the weekend about buying [Read more...]
Using food as a reward – short term feel good but what are you teaching children?
July 15th, 2013
An article in the Herald Sun reported research from Deakin University which stated that there was a [Read more...]
The Tale of the Dripping Tap and the See-saw.
June 23rd, 2013
It sounds like the start of a Chinese proverb but in actual fact it’s about our food and weight loss[Read more...]
If not Dieting, then what?
June 6th, 2013
Dr Rick Kausman proposed this very interesting question in his aptly titled book “If not dieting, th[Read more...]
5 Must Do’s to Start Losing Weight Today.
May 13th, 2013
Today I’m playing the role of unreasonable friend. If you want to lose weight then it’s time to get [Read more...]
Tips for Maintaining your Weight and Wellbeing on Holiday
April 27th, 2013
This is a guest post from Cole Millen- Thanks Cole For those of us who have always had problems wit[Read more...]
Here's another nutrient rich food to try...
April 16th, 2013
Here’s something new and nutritious…Lupin Today I was asked to present some information on the he[Read more...]
Guest Blog: The Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment on Nutrition and Health
April 3rd, 2013
This Post is written by David Haas: For healthy men and women, getting enough nutrition is not a [Read more...]
Smaller Portions can still Satisfy Hunger
March 7th, 2013
From www.medicalnewstoday.com How much chocolate would you need to eat to be satisfied? Less than h[Read more...]
The new fad is the fast- but will it work?
February 20th, 2013
There is a new fad for weight loss which is preaching the benefits of fasting for 2 days and eating [Read more...]
How Much is Too Much Food?
February 6th, 2013
I was having a conversation today about how to lose weight when you already eat mostly healthy foods[Read more...]
Food Additives...something to worry about?
January 23rd, 2013
There is a new website launched recently outlining additive free foods that are available in the sup[Read more...]
Tis the season to be jolly, but remember it’s also the season for getting into your bathers!
December 17th, 2012
The word for Christmas and the summer period is all about BALANCE, don’t expect to be perfect but on[Read more...]
What's the price you pay for "junk" foods on special?
December 3rd, 2012
What’s the price you pay for low prices? I was speaking with a group today and one lady was saying [Read more...]
Do you stop eating when you are full?
November 22nd, 2012
Here’s some more great information from Brian Wansink’s book and research on “Mindless Eating- Why W[Read more...]
Probiotics
November 13th, 2012
What are probiotics? According to the currently adopted definition by FAO/WHO, probiotics are: "Live[Read more...]
Need to get your head right for weight loss?
October 30th, 2012
It’s often a catch cry of people trying to lose weight. “I know what I have to do but just can’t kee[Read more...]
Eyes Bigger Than Your Stomach?
October 15th, 2012
It’s an old saying but generally true. When I speak to people who are trying to lose weight often th[Read more...]
The Mediterranean Diet
October 8th, 2012
Other healthy diets come and go yet the Mediterranean way of eating is standing the test of time. I [Read more...]
Do you eat your favourite foods first or last?
September 19th, 2012
Brian Wansink, in his book “Mindless Eating”, has done research into the time in the meal that peopl[Read more...]
Need more energy?
September 12th, 2012
It’s the age old question, “I’m tired all the time, how do I increase my energy levels?”While there [Read more...]
Is it physical hunger or emotional hunger?
August 30th, 2012
Emotional Hunger Emotional eating is eating in response to emotions...makes sense. But what role is[Read more...]
Chocolate and your health
August 21st, 2012
Chocolate’s in the news again! A new research article has been released touting the benefits of coc[Read more...]
Here's something that's indulgent and good for you!
August 15th, 2012
Often people guiltily admit that macadamias are their favourite nut and assume they are unhealthy fo[Read more...]
Beans, beans the're good for your heart...
August 8th, 2012
Do you remember this old rhyme from childhood? ...the more you eat the more you f#rt! A recent repo[Read more...]
What are Australian's eating?
July 27th, 2012
Or perhaps the question should be what are we not eating! A recent report put out by the Australi[Read more...]
How you define yourself does impact on your weight loss success?
July 24th, 2012
How do you define yourself and what is the impact of this on your health outcomes? The way that you[Read more...]
What is permeate free milk?
July 12th, 2012
It seems we have another issue to consider when doing the weekly shop: Does our milk contain perme[Read more...]
What's the best diet for weight loss?
July 5th, 2012
Looking at the research coming in about weight loss there is some interesting changes. It’s certainl[Read more...]
Is it time to rethink the size of our soft drinks?
July 2nd, 2012
Excerpts taken from Margaret Allman-Farinelli Adv APD- www.theconversation.edu.au The Mayor of Ne[Read more...]
What’s the latest evidence about dietary fats?
June 25th, 2012
We know there are good fats and bad fats but some of us are still stuck in the thinking that low fat[Read more...]
New Mums not eating enough fruit and vegetables.
June 14th, 2012
New Australian research has found first-time mums are skimping on fruit and vegetables, putting thei[Read more...]
Sugar - Sweet Poison?
June 14th, 2012
We have heard a lot in the media recently about sugar, in particular fructose, being the cause of ou[Read more...]
Are we making our kids fat?
June 5th, 2012
A recent article in the Herald Sun reported research from Deakin University which stated that there [Read more...]
Calcium Supplements- perhaps not the way to go?
May 31st, 2012
There is some conflicting evidence in scientific circles about the safety of calcium supplements. So[Read more...]
Creating a Healthy Winter Soup
May 27th, 2012
If you are looking for warm, hearty and healthy in this cold weather you can’t go past some homemade[Read more...]
All you need to know about olive oil
May 9th, 2012
Olive Oil While most plant based oils are good for you there is no doubt that due to its high daily [Read more...]
International No diet Day
April 30th, 2012
The International No Diet Day (INDD)-founded in 1992- is an annual celebration of body acceptance an[Read more...]
How much is too much red meat?
April 25th, 2012
It’s a fact that when we eat out we order by the type of meat (protein), rather than vegetables, and[Read more...]
Want more Motivation?
April 13th, 2012
It’s the 60 million dollar question, “How do I get more motivation?” As a Dietitian I am often told [Read more...]
Make your winter comfort foods healthier.
March 22nd, 2012
With the cold weather setting in you may be tempted to dose up on the comfort foods, but remember th[Read more...]
How important is it to weigh yourself for weight loss?
March 6th, 2012
How useful are the scales? The dreaded weigh in, some people thrive and rely on it and others dread [Read more...]
Dietary Fibre - Are you getting enough?
February 27th, 2012
There are three types of fibre and you need them all to get them into your day: Insoluble fibre: kee[Read more...]
Are low carb diets healthy?
February 22nd, 2012
What’s the low down on carbs?? There is so many different diets and ideas going around about carbohy[Read more...]
Weight Loss ideas to implement right now!
January 31st, 2012
Who says watching day time television isn’t useful sometimes! I was watching Dr Oz by chance today a[Read more...]
Small Steps into 2012
January 18th, 2012
Start the New Year with small steps. So you have your New Year’s resolution to get fit and lose weig[Read more...]
Weight loss without sacrifice?
December 11th, 2011
Sacrifice, its one word people hate when it comes to dieting and food. Do you have to sacrifice the [Read more...]
10 Tips to Kill Cravings...
December 6th, 2011
Top 10 Ways to Kill Cravings 1. Ask yourself, are you really hungry? You may be eating out of habit.[Read more...]
Can personality determine weight loss success?
November 22nd, 2011
As we are all individuals it would seem that our response to different situations will differ, that’[Read more...]
Fast food snacks: Small packages, big on calories.
September 2nd, 2011
I was watching TV tonight and saw one of the fast food companies advertising a range of snacks that [Read more...]
Cancer councils UV tracker
August 18th, 2011
Check out if you need sun screen today. If the UV factor is below 3 then it’s a great opportu[Read more...]
Top tips for choosing a breakfast cereal
August 17th, 2011
Breakfast Cereals Choosing the right breakfast cereal can be a mine field as there are now so many c[Read more...]
Vitamin D- do you need a supplement?
August 1st, 2011
Vitamin D : Promotes calcium absorption in intestine which help maintains blood levels of calcium [Read more...]
Do you rely on will power to lose weight?
July 24th, 2011
Do you need will power to lose weight? Will power is a short term phenomena, sustainable weight loss[Read more...]
High Blood Pressure?
March 7th, 2011
Here are a few facts and frequently asked questions to help you manage your condition: Why do you ne[Read more...]
Tips for Managing your Weight over the Festive Season
November 21st, 2010
Often people are nervous about the Christmas period with all its social functions and holidays, part[Read more...]
What's the go with Vitamin D?
August 26th, 2010
About Vitamin D The incidence of vitamin D deficiency is increasing in the Australian population an[Read more...]
How to manage a healthy diet on shift work
July 5th, 2010
How to Manage a Healthy Diet on Shift Work Research shows that shift work can impact negatively on d[Read more...]
What's the low down on salt?
April 13th, 2010
The Facts about Sodium/Salt Do we need salt? Salt is essential for our body to maintain correct volu[Read more...]
Butter or margarine?- that is the question.
April 13th, 2010
Butter Vs Margarine Advice regarding dietary fat has changed over the past decade as scientific kno[Read more...]
Is it healthier to eat 5-6 meals per day?
April 13th, 2010
Interview for “Women’s Health” Magazine- Meal Frequency and the effect on weight loss and metabolism[Read more...]
Summer’s nearly here, it’s time to dust off the summer wardrobe…
November 24th, 2009
With four weeks to go until Christmas Lisa Renn, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Director of Min[Read more...]

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