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21/10/2026

If a tin says 65% tuna, where’s the other 35%?

Still in the fu***ng tin, guys. 🤣

Depending on the variety, the rest can include water, oil, salt, sauce or seasonings. The percentage tells you how much of the total product is tuna. It doesn’t mean the remaining ingredients are garbage.

Think about pre-packaged crumbed chicken. It can’t be 100% chicken AND contain breadcrumbs, flour and seasoning. Those ingredients make up part of the total weight too. Nobody has mysteriously stolen your chicken.

Tuna can be confusing because we tend to think of it as one ingredient. But when it’s packaged with oil or sauce, those ingredients count towards the total too.

And they have a purpose. They contribute to flavour, moisture and texture, which can make your lunch a whole lot more enjoyable.

What matters is what you’re buying it for.

If you’re buying tuna specifically for protein, compare the protein per tin alongside the price. A higher tuna percentage alone doesn’t tell you the whole story, especially if the tins are different sizes.

If you’re stirring it through pasta, adding it to a salad or relying on the sauce to give your meal some flavour, your priorities might be different. You’re buying what it brings to the whole dish, too.

A higher percentage of tuna doesn’t automatically mean healthier or better value. It depends on what you need, what you enjoy and what you’re paying.

And after my seed oil reels, the message remains the same: reading an ingredient list should help you understand your food, not give you more things to be frightened of 🫶🏼

19/10/2026

I think the funniest part about the whole seed oil debate is just how many people are willing to defend avoiding an ingredient without actually understanding the evidence behind it.

Seed oils are not inherently bad for your health. In fact, we have a substantial body of evidence supporting the benefits of replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats, including those found in seed oils.

The bigger issue here is that people are so focused on demonising individual ingredients that they’re completely missing the bigger picture.

Yes, seed oils are commonly found in highly processed, energy-dense foods. But that doesn’t automatically make the seed oil itself the problem. It’s the overall dietary pattern, nutritional quality and quantity of food being consumed that matters far more.

And here’s where I think people have completely lost the plot.

Instead of spending $15 on an aioli because someone has convinced you that seed oils are destroying your health, how about focusing on the things we actually have strong evidence for?

Move your body more. Eat more fruit and vegetables. Get enough fibre. Prioritise good-quality nutrition. Limit your intake of highly processed foods that contribute to excess energy intake. Get adequate sleep.

You know, the boring s**t that actually makes a difference.

I’m not saying you can’t buy the $15 aioli. If you like the taste, fantastic. Buy it.

But if you’re buying it because you genuinely believe removing seed oils is going to dramatically improve your health, I think it’s worth questioning where that belief came from and whether the evidence actually supports it.

Because being scared of an ingredient isn’t the same thing as being educated about nutrition.

And just because something is marketed as healthier doesn’t automatically mean it is.

18/10/2026

But does it fit my macros? 💅🏼🐶

At this point, we could slap “HIGH PROTEIN” on just about anything and someone would buy it.

Protein is important, but the obsession with squeezing it into absolutely EVERYTHING is getting a little ridiculous.

Not every snack needs 30g of protein. Not every meal needs to be protein-enriched. And not every product with “HIGH PROTEIN” plastered across the packaging is automatically a better choice.

Sometimes it’s worth looking beyond the protein content and considering what you’re actually eating.

Anyway, does anyone know the macros for dog food? Asking for a friend. 🐕👀

12/10/2026

Good way to rack up one hell of a food bill. 💸😂

Just because something is marketed as a ‘healthier’ option doesn’t mean it’s automatically better for you.

Low fat, high protein, organic, keto, gluten-free... the list goes on.

These labels don’t automatically make a product more nutritious, and they certainly don’t mean it’s worth the extra $$$.

Sometimes the regular supermarket option does the exact same job for a fraction of the price.

Don’t let clever marketing do your grocery shopping for you. 🛒

05/10/2026

This packet of rice proudly says GLUTEN FREE.

Guess what else is gluten-free?
Rice. 😂
Rice is naturally gluten-free.

So unless there are other ingredients added or there’s a specific cross-contamination concern, that GF label isn’t some nutritional upgrade.

It’s just rice doing what rice has been doing this whole fu***ng time.
GLUTEN FREE ≠ healthier.

For people with coeliac disease, or those with intolerances, clear gluten-free labelling and avoiding cross-contamination is genuinely important.

For everyone else?

You don’t get extra health points because your rice reminded you it doesn’t contain gluten. 😂

We’ve all been here… 🤣🫠
✨ Week 1 of a fat loss phase ✨
You’re meal-prepping like a MasterChef finalist, tracking every g...
13/08/2025

We’ve all been here… 🤣🫠

✨ Week 1 of a fat loss phase ✨

You’re meal-prepping like a MasterChef finalist, tracking every gram, swearing off carbs, and convincing yourself fruit will cure your chocolate cravings.

…then two weeks later:
🫠 You’re tired, moody, and still hungry
🛵 Your Uber Eats driver basically knows your life story
🧠 You can’t remember the last time training actually felt good

Here’s the thing — the way most people think you have to lose fat is exactly what makes it unsustainable:

❌ Cutting everything you love
❌ Trying to be perfect every day
❌ Turning your life into a Hunger Games challenge

The fix isn’t “more discipline.” Or starting again on Monday. 
The problem isn’t that you “can’t stick to it.”
The problem is you’ve been trying to follow a plan that was never built for your life, your training, or your goals.

Because what’s the point in being lean for 5 minutes if you’re miserable the whole time?

That’s what TSD fixes.
We give you a strategy and plan that:
⚡ Still lets you train at your best
⚡ Fits your lifestyle — socials, snacks, and all
⚡ Works for the long term so you’re not back at square one

You could keep starting over every few weeks…or you could fix it now and actually see results you can keep.

Comment “TSD” this is where your last ‘start again Monday’ happens.

Same category, wildly different results — here’s why your choice matters.These are just some of the brands, not all of t...
11/08/2025

Same category, wildly different results — here’s why your choice matters.

These are just some of the brands, not all of them.

Whether your goal is fat loss or muscle gain, small swaps can make a big difference.

💪 Fat loss?
Going for the lower-fat option can cut calories significantly without cutting the protein. That can mean you get to keep the yoghurt or cheese you love just in a version that helps you hit your targets.

🏋️‍♀️ Muscle gain?
Sometimes the full-fat version can work in your favour. More calories = easier to hit a surplus, and those extra fats can help support hormone production and recovery.

🦴 Don’t forget calcium.
Whether you’re plant-based or not, these products vary hugely in calcium content. A varied diet makes it far easier to hit your daily needs especially for bone health.

🥥 Coconut yoghurt?
Still a source of saturated fat. It can fit into a balanced diet but just being mindful of this, but it’s not necessarily a ‘lighter’ choice and often it’s higher in calories than dairy or soy versions.

The takeaway:

Your yoghurt or cheese choice isn’t just about flavour it’s about aligning with your goals and covering your nutrition bases.

Sometimes that means swapping down in fat. Sometimes it means choosing the fuller-fat version. And always? Checking the label so you know what you’re working with.

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