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12/06/2026

Back when books were where I got my nutrition information, 18 years ago, is when my complicated relationship with nutrition started. I was 18, I found this book in the office lunchroom, and thought I’d found the answer to everything.

I followed it to a T. My skin didn’t clear (I learnt the long and hard way that hormonal acne doesn’t care how many smoothies you and salads I had, it needed medical intervention from a dermatologist). And my weight kept going up even though I was eating beautifully, because nobody had told me that healthy and low-calorie are not the same thing.

What I’d tell that 18-year-old now would be you’re doing an amazing job starting. But you’re asking one book to be everything, and it can’t. It was never going to be specific to you, your body, your actual life, and it can’t support you when you're going through the ups and downs of trying to make a change.

I see this in so many of the women I work with. They come to me frustrated after chasing endless info and voices, trying to piece together a mismatched puzzle! And all I have is a huge amount of empathy and understanding for how frustrating this can be!

So if you’re someone trying to figure it out alone, with hundreds of articles, blogs, challenges, family, friends, and influencer “well-meaning” insight under your belt, and the information is causing confusion rather than clarity, then you're in the right place. I get it, and rather than smashing you with more information, I can’t recommend enough that you start exploring whether there is a professional you can trust to walk your journey with you.

And if what I am saying is speaking to you, and you're at that point where you're starting to look, you can comment or DM me “PIECE”, and I’ll send you a short form so we can work out if we’re the right fit.

29/05/2026

These three Tasty recipes are perfect on a weekend when you have a little bit more time and looking for something yummy that is still lower in calories and high in protein.

This is a taste of the type of recipes that will be on my free Tasty meal planner app 😊it's slowly coming together 💗

For first access please join the Waitlist. Link in bio

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27/05/2026

When I was modelling in my early 20s I had an athletic body and I was trying to lose weight to be fit the mould of a fashion model. And in that process I was going through something I didn’t have the words for at the time other then I lacked discipline and I needed to try harder!

There could be something that would trigger me - a photo, comment, or it may be nothing in particular and it would set me off on this time where I would try to lose weight quickly by reducing my intake and exercising lots, and inevitably by body would push back and by the end of the day, I’d crack and overcompensate for what my body missed in the morning. And the only thing I could put it down to was that I lacked discipline. I thought that others had “figured it out” or that it was easy for them and I carried that for a really long time.

The shift I’ve had isn’t something you can see. I haven’t changed ohsyically very much compared to the internal changes I’ve made. As in the changes I’ve made to my relationship with my body and food, how I feel about myself.

I’m posting this because I think there are women going through something similar right now and just not talking about it. Not really knowing how to make sense of it other then thinking they have tried everything and there is somethjgn wrong with them.

So if you’re in a bit of a cycle of your own, go easy on yourself, get curious about the why before you assume you’re the problem.

It’s more common than you think. And you don’t have to look like you’re struggling for it to be real.

If this resonates with you or someone close to you because you have been through it or going through it please help to shed light on it and feel free to share it or reach out to me.

I can only imagine how different it might have looked if I had someone I trusted to just talk it through with. Not to fix it. Just to listen. Without it automatically becoming a me problem.

We live in a time where you can find any answer at your fingertips. But that human connection, being around people who get it, I think that’s becoming harder to find.

Be kind to yourself 🤍

17/05/2026

Hair appointment days are a long time sitting, typically around 5 hours for foils alone, not including a cut and blow dry (the things you do 😅)

I’ve gotten caught before not bringing snacks and I typically finish feeling tired and hungry, get home at that weird time that’s too late for lunch and too early for dinner, snack on lots of junk, no appetite for dinner and just feel tired and lethargic. Not fun. For anyone!

So I’ve gotten into the habit of bringing quick fuel snacks. What was in the cupboard but I was looking for protein because I knew I’d be skipping lunch, carbs for energy and a bit of fat to be filling and satisfying.

This style wouldn’t work if I was working, it wouldn’t be enough food and I’d burn out. But weekends are more relaxed and I try to strike a balance that’s not so rigid but I still get my protein.

I’ve been going to my amazing hairdresser for a long time so I know the drill now. But even on spontaneous days I’d still try and pack a snack. I do the same for Aria because the couple of times she hasn’t had snacks, girlfriend gets hangry. A lot like her mumma. 😂

Zambreros wasn’t a normal choice, just a “meh, can’t be bothered cooking” kind of night. Quick, easy and tasted good.

14/05/2026

Life hack: shove tuna and veg into just about any dish to make it healthier 😂
Today my taste buds were feeling spicy noodles and this is how my dietitian brain dressed it up and made it feel respectable!

11/05/2026

Despite what it looks like, mornings in my house are chaos.

It’s getting myself and a little human up and out the door before 7am.

Breakfast and my lunch bag are always a strategic throw-together-what’s-in-the-fridge kind of situation. I rely on having pretty repetitive meals on work days for a reason. So I can literally put it together half asleep while eating breakfast, packing Aria’s daycare bag, and getting her ready at the same time.

The reason I eat the way I do is that I can’t crash at 3pm. That’s when I have to click into another gear. Afternoon clients, admin, meetings, actions. I don’t have the luxury of falling behind because if I do, my team does too. And because I have to leave basically the second I finish to get to Aria before daycare closes, I can’t stay late. I also can’t take work home because doing anything with a 3-year-old is impossible. When I turn my computer off, I am off the clock. No work emails on my phone. Firm boundary.

This is why personally my days and what I eat are repetitive. I have been refining this over many years and it works for me. I’m past trying to go fancy or perfect. I’m past trying new things that I can't be sure won't take my afternoon energy. Unless there’s a work function on, I know exactly what my body needs to perform and I give it that.

That’s it.

08/05/2026

I spent a lot of my 20s shrinking. Not just physically. Shrinking myself down, making myself smaller, easier, more palatable. It felt easier at the time externally but it really wrecked me mentally!

I’m 35 now. I’m a mum. I have a career and I’m building a business. All of that requires me to show up strong even when shrinking feels like the easier option.

So the gym isn’t just about looking good for me. It's also about proving to myself over and over again that I can push through something hard. That I don’t have to make myself smaller to get through it.

And even though it’s still a struggle for me at times I have gradually felt more comfortable to unapologetically be me.

07/05/2026

is apparently a thing now and this bowl is accidentally crushing it.

This bowl has nearly 15g of fibre in one sitting, almost as much as most women get in an entire day, which is wild when you consider we actually need around 25g a day. To put that in perspective 15 grams is the equivalent of about 7-8 teaspoons of Metamucil. In one bowl. You’re welcome.

That gap shows up as sluggish digestion, energy dips, blood sugar crashes and just feeling a bit... blah. Fibre feeds your gut bacteria, helps stabilise your blood sugar so you’re not hitting that 3pm wall, actively helps lower LDL cholesterol (the kind your heart doesn’t love) and keeps you fuller for longer.

Quick heads up: if you’re not used to eating much fibre, ease into it gradually and drink plenty of water alongside. Your gut microbiota will absolutely love it but going from zero to hero to in one sitting can initially cause some gas and bloating while your gut adjusts.

Also packing around 30g of protein (decent for a vegetarian meal), 4 of your 5 daily veg serves, prebiotics and anti-inflammatory benefits. In 5-10 minutes.

Recipe:
Chickpea & Haloumi Bowl
✨Haloumi 30g
✨Jasmine rice cooked ¼ cup
✨Edgell Snack Time Chickpeas 70g
✨Edamame beans 100g
✨Obela Hummus To Go 60g
✨Asian style salad 2 cups
✨Jalapeño 10g
✨Hot sauce 1 tbsp

Work kitchen tip: pre-fry the haloumi at home or use the sandwich press. Everything else is grab, microwave, throw together and go.

Save this one for the next rotation. 📌

05/05/2026

Take it! Don’t take it!

I’m genuinely not here to judge your choices or tell you either way. You have autonomy over your own body!

What I’m referring to is a person injecting themselves with medications for the purpose of weight loss that you may know as GLP-1, Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro. They’re all part of what I’m talking about.

As a dietitian what I’m interested in is what happens when you’re on it.

Most people know these injections work by suppressing your physical hunger and slowing digestion. Basically you feel full quickly, you often feel crappy when you eat and as a result you don’t feel like eating, which causes less food to go in, therefore weight loss. However if it’s too extreme and not enough nutrition is going in, your body starts running on empty and breaking down muscle for fuel. Which is why getting enough protein is consistently the biggest challenge I see. And when the thought of food turns your stomach and you’re full after four bites, I can see how hitting your target could feel impossible. But unfortunately that’s exactly when it matters most.

It also won’t touch psychological hunger. Emotional eating is driven by emotion, habit, stress, boredom, reward-seeking. A person can have zero physical appetite and still reach for food when they’re stressed, sad, lonely or bored. That’s not a criticism, that’s just reality.

When used well it can be a genuinely useful tool.

When it’s used as a permission slip to eat as little as possible? That’s just another version of the same restrict, lose, regain cycle most of us have already been through.

Weight loss can be a lonely journey and a GLP-1 on its own can’t fix all the pieces. I support Dietitians Australia lobbying for dietetic support to be accessible as standard practice and I’d add psychology to that list too. Not because anything is wrong with people who use it, but because having a team in your corner makes long term success so much more realistic than going it alone.

08/08/2023

Whipping up post-workout fuel in your kitchen is just like whipping up magic! The right mix of lean protein and complex carbs can turn your 'golden hour' into a golden opportunity for a speedy recovery. Think chicken breast, tofu, eggs, sweet potatoes, brown rice, or quinoa. It's not just refuelling, it's all about healing and rebuilding. Add regular hydration and quality sleep to the mix; you've got the ultimate recovery formula. And remember, pace your protein intake throughout the day for optimal muscle repair. Ready to take your recovery game to the next level, boss babes? 🏋️‍♀️🍳💦😴

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