When clients come to me to lose weight one of the first things that I ask them to do is to keep eating exactly as they have been for a week and to keep a detailed food journal.

A food journal helps me, and my client, identify patterns and learn why they are overeating and overweight. For years I...

I found hormones fascinating when I studied them as a part of my biology degree. They were one of my favourite modules, even though I didn’t realise then what an impact they have on impact on our lives. Something that I have a heightened awareness for now that I’ve been married to a type 1 diabetic ...

Learning the art and science of intentional eating has been an important part of my weight loss journey.

By intentional eating, I mean that I plan what I am going to eat for every meal at least 24 hours in advance. This may sound restrictive, but it saves a ton of time and mental energy.

It’...

Yesterday I wrote about saturated fats and what I suggest you consider with regards to whether to include them in your diet.

Today I will explore unsaturated fatty acids and consider how to ensure we are getting the right proportion of healthy fat in our diet.

Unsaturated fats are found in o...

I encourage my clients to eat plenty of healthy fats. Fats are one of the three macronutrients that provide energy and a host of other health benefits for our bodies. Fats are essential for growth and development, they nourish our skin, our hair, and our nails. They help us absorb fat-soluble vitami...

There are multiple studies and experiments that demonstrate the impact of lack of sleep on our waist line. Despite this, too few of us are getting enough. Today I explain why lack of sleep can hinder your weight loss and suggest some tips for how you can get regular restful sleep if that is somethin...

There are as many ‘right diets’ as there are people on the planet. The right diet for me will not be the right diet for you. What’s right for you will depend on your life stage, genetics, life-style and much more.

I work closely with my clients to determine what is the right diet for them. It is...

Drink water for improved energy, increased weight loss and good well being

Increasing your water intake is one of the simplest and most beneficial things that you can do to improve your energy, support weight loss, and improve your overall sense of well being.

The more you practise drinking wa...

The food we eat is our ‘fuel for life’. The right food nourishes us and keeps our body and mind healthy and in balance. 

I believe that there is no right or best diet. What works best for one individual is different from what works for another. And what works for an individual during at one poi...

Whatever our life experience we have developed knowledge and skills that we can apply to any situation. 

Life hacks

I’m all for transferable skills and I find that much of what I learned in the corporate business environment can be valuable when applying it to the areas of my life I associate ...