Dietetics Done Differently

28/08/2026

Forget the 6-month, 10-kilo before-and-after.

Ask instead: how will you be eating in 6 years?

Not crash diets. Sustainable habits you actually enjoy.

Wellness isn't a destination it's small choices, done daily. 🌿

25/08/2026

24/08/2026

When Someone Comments on Your Body: A Body Image and Boundaries Reminder You Didn't Ask For (But Might Need)

Someone in your life makes a comment about your weight, your food choices, or your body. Maybe it's a parent, a partner, a colleague, or a friend. Maybe it sounds like a compliment. Maybe it doesn't. Either way, you notice something shifts inside you.

You're not overreacting. That shift is information  a normal nervous system response to a boundary being tested.

Here are a few ways to respond (or not respond) that centre your wellbeing and body autonomy:

You are allowed to set a boundary.
"I'd prefer we don't talk about bodies, food, or weight including mine."
Simple. Direct. You don't owe anyone an explanation. This is body image protection in action.

If pushback comes, that's data too.
Someone who genuinely cares about your mental health will pause and ask why, rather than making it about their own feelings. A reaction that centres their discomfort over your boundary tells you something important about respect and consent.

Separate their lens from your reality.
People often see us through an outdated, biased, or incomplete picture. Their perception of your body is shaped by their own relationship with food, weight, diet culture, and control not by who you are or how you're actually doing. This is a core principle of body-neutral and weight-inclusive thinking.

Notice what shows up in your body.
Tightness in your chest? A sudden heaviness? That's your nervous system responding to something real. You don't have to push through it or intellectualise it. These are valid somatic cues worth listening to.

You get to protect your mind, nervous system and your progress.
If certain conversations consistently knock you off balance, limiting or reshaping them isn't avoidance it's self-respect and self-advocacy.

You are doing so many good things. Don't let someone else's discomfort with your body undo the work you're doing to feel at home in it.

04/08/2026

Nature Reviews Endocrinology: Clinical awareness of the effects of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS; formerly known as polycystic o***y syndrome) on fertility, pregnancy and birth complications has increased over the past decade. In this Review, the authors explore the pathophysiology of PMOS and how this condition affects the physiological changes of pregnancy.

Link to the Review in the comments.

21/07/2026

When your brain detects a treat, your nervous sytem is there to protect you. Nervous system activation releases hormones including cortisol and adrenaline to provide the body with a quick source of energy. This leads to an increase in blood sugar levels, useful if you need to escape a predator for survival. In our modern world, daily life often results in chronic activation of the stress response, and longer periods of elevated cortisol. This can reduce the body's sensitivity to insulin, meaning more insulin is required to move glucose from the blood stream into the cells, resulting in insulin resistance. This isn't about blame, it's an opportunity to get curious, to drop into the deep listening. To better understand what your body needs and to understand the signals and language of your nervous system.

Check out our recent blog post on stress and your nervous system

14/07/2026

At Dietetics Done Differently, we wish people knew they can be supported to manage their diabetes with compassion and understanding instead of shame and judgement. If you're looking for support that is different to what you've experienced in the past book in a free discovery call. Link in bio.

30/06/2026

Celebrating the end of Pride Month with a dual celebration.

Celebrating 12 magical months with this precious soul. 

Swept away by a force of love stronger than anything I've experienced.

Loving you is seeing the beauty of the sunrise and sunset, the awe and wonder of the vastness of the stars lighting the night sky.

A depth of connection that permeates my soul and defies the physical limitations of my being. A depth of love that has no limits, endless and overflowing. Sensations and experiences moving through me that defy language.

Every cell in my body bursting with love and joy. 

I truely love and adore you ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🥰

17/06/2026

We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to Sophie Kane, Accredited Practising Dietitian at Dietetics Done Differently 🥐

Sophie has brought something truly special to our community. Her compassionate, and non-judgmental approach to dietetics has helped many people build a more peaceful and positive relationship with food and with themselves.

We are so grateful for the care, warmth, and expertise she has shared with our community. 🙏🏼

As Sophie moves forward into her next chapter, we wish her every success and happiness in her future endeavours. The lives she has touched will continue to feel the impact of her wonderful work.

Thank you, Sophie- we couldn’t have asked for a more dedicated and compassionate practitioner. We will miss you! 💚

20/05/2026

Lots of conversations lately around the impact of stress on appetite😅 stress promotes the body’s reward response to food and eating, increasing appetite and intake of foods that are usually high energy, palatable foods like chips and chocolate.

For women particularly, stress and increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol can lead to reduced fullness and satiety, increasing the likelihood of stress-induced eating. Cortisol dysregulation associated with chronic stress is also linked to interrupted hunger and fullness cues which can make trusting your body around food extremely difficult.

So, how do we reduce stress and take back control of our natural appetite and fullness cues? There are many strategies we can use to reduce stress which work for different people. It can be beneficial to explore which ones work best for you!🤝