Solutions Weight Management by Julianne

04/06/2026

My journey into dietetics wasn’t just professional, it was personal.

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism as a teenager, and that gave me an early understanding of just how complex weight, metabolism and health can be. It sparked a curiosity in me and that curiosity grew into a career spanning 25 years in dietetics, obesity care and real-world behaviour change.

I spent nearly two decades living and working in the Middle East, where I saw a very different approach to obesity. It was recognised, spoken about openly, and more importantly treated as a medical condition. People came forward for help, engaged in care and expected support.

Coming back home to Northern Ireland was a stark contrast.

There are no specialist services and more worryingly, people who need support the most, hiding away. Not because they didn’t care, but because of years of shame, stigma and blame.

That contrast has stayed with me.

Because what it reinforced is this: obesity is not a personal failing. People don’t need judgement. They need evidence-based, compassionate, structured support that reflects real life and access to a system without fear of judegement.

I don't just want to understand the science, I want to use it to change how we support people.

That’s still what drives me every day in my clinic.

01/06/2026

Not all nutrition advice is created equal.

In a world full of quick fixes, trends and “before and after” promises on social media, it can be hard to know who to trust.

The title “dietitian” is protected by law, which means we are university-trained, regulated healthcare professionals and accountable to strict ethical and clinical standards.

We don’t just share opinions, we use evidence-based practice, clinical guidelines and real-world experience to support safe and effective care.

That matters, especially when it comes to weight management, obesity and long-term health, areas where misinformation can do real harm.

If you’re looking for support with your weight or health, always check the credentials behind the advice you’re following.

Because trust isn’t optional in healthcare, it’s essential.

29/05/2026

Looks like a great community event for anyone in East Belfast this Saturday. Let’s hope the weather sticks around for it 🙏🏻

2 days to go!
Looking forward to 🌍 EXPLORE EAST – Community Information Day & Optional Bus Tour 🚌
Want to find out more about services and support in your local area?
Come along to Explore East, a friendly community event bringing together organisations and services supporting people across East Belfast.
This event has been organised by East Belfast Community Development Agency’s Local Community Empowerment Programme (CEP). NICVA and EBCDA, along with a network of community partners from across Belfast, is delivering the Community Empowerment Programme (CEP), which is part of . This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the EU Programmes Body – SEUPB.

📍 CS Lewis Square 🗓 Saturday 30th May ⏰ 1–4pm 🎉 FREE
This is a great opportunity to:
✅ Meet local groups and service providers
✅ Learn what support is available near you
✅ Connect with your community
✨ Plus enjoy:
🎶 Music 🍔 Food 🎈 Family‑friendly fun🚌 Optional Explore East Bus Tour - highlighting a number of community organisations, the work they do and where they are located
For anyone living, working, or volunteering in East Belfast.
To book a place on the bus tour, email 📧 [email protected]
To register for the event email 📧[email protected]
👉 Pop along, discover what’s available on your doorstep, and make the most of local services.


Elevate East Bloomfield Community Association EastSide Partnership Our Social Space East Belfast Mission Greenway Women's Centre Belfast City Mission - Island Street

29/05/2026

People of East Belfast and beyond.

If you’re struggling with your weight, your health or just feel stuck and unsure where to start, support is now available locally.

I work with people every day who feel overwhelmed, frustrated or confused by conflicting advice online, past dieting experiences or simply not knowing what actually works anymore.

Weight management is not just about willpower. It’s influenced by biology, environment, stress, medications, genetics, and the world we live in. When we understand that, we can start to approach things very differently and more effectively.

In my clinic, I provide specialist dietetic support for people who want a realistic, evidence, based approach to improving their health and wellbeing. No extremes. No blame. No quick fixes.

My approach is simple:
✔ Evidence,based, clinically informed care
✔ Personalised support based on your life and health
✔ Realistic strategies that actually fit into everyday life
✔ A completely non- judgemental space

This is about more than weight loss. It’s about helping people improve energy, confidence, health and quality of life in a sustainable way.

If you’ve felt stuck for a long time, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Let’s move you from stuck to sorted.

📩 Get in touch to find out more.

28/05/2026

Beyond BMI 💪🏻👏🏻👍🏻🙌🏻

26/05/2026

Behind the clinic door, I’m not just a dietitian.

I’m a busy mum of 3, a dog mum to Lulu, and a carer for my elderly parents. So I understand first, hand how full, messy and demanding real life can be.

I also spent nearly two decades living and working in the Middle East, where I saw how differently weight, food culture and health are approached. That experience shaped me deeply and is part of why I do what I do now, because I believe we need a more compassionate, realistic way of supporting people here.

I love my job and my clients, and I genuinely believe I learn as much from them as they do from me. Every story reminds me that weight and health are never just about food , they’re about biology, environment, stress, culture and lived experience.

I’m outdoors whenever I can be, I definitely eat chocolate, and I care deeply about how we talk about food, weight and health in today’s world , especially the impact of stigma, misinformation and unrealistic expectations.

This is also why I’m so passionate about shifting the conversation around obesity. It’s not about blame or willpower , it’s about understanding complexity and offering real, evidence,based support that actually helps people.

This isn’t about perfection.

It’s about real life, and helping people move from stuck to sorted in a way that actually lasts.

23/05/2026

Welcome to my clinic on Rosetta Road, Belfast

This is a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly about your health, your weight and your goals without judgement.

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, rushed or misunderstood when it comes to weight, this is the complete opposite of that.

Obesity and weight management are complex, and too often people are left feeling blamed rather than supported. My clinic was created to change that experience to offer evidence,based, compassionate care in a space where you feel l respected and heard.

Here, we focus on understanding your health as a whole picture and not just a number on the scales. That includes your medical history, lifestyle, relationship with food and the real,life barriers you face day to day.

📍 You’ll find me on Rosetta Road, opposite the big white church, between Winemark and Twisted Scissors / Soul Hairdressers.

This is about bringing specialist dietetic support into the heart of the community and making expert help accessible, human, and stigma,free.

This space was created for real conversations, real support and evidence,based care.

If you’re ready to feel heard, I’m here.

22/05/2026

Here's details of a GLP-1 Masterclass I’m running that you might find helpful if you want to find out more.

📅 Tuesday 9th June 2026
⏰ 12 noon
💻 Online

We’ll cover how GLP-1 medications work, who they’re suitable for, possible side effects, and how to get the best results alongside behaviour change, nutrition and lifestyle support.

There are only a few spaces available. If you’d like to join, you can book here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990153773510?aff=oddtdtcreator

20/05/2026

Medications for obesity make you feel fuller. This means you may be eating smaller meals.

It’s important to eat healthy foods, prioritise protein at each meal, drink water and take part in resistance exercises.

Download your free evidence based guide for general advice for adults who are using medication to manage obesity.

🆕 Introducing our new resource to help people eat and live well while taking medications for obesity.

With 95% of people who take medications for obesity not going through the NHS, few are getting adequate support with understanding how they affect health, how to manage their side effects and what behavioural changes are required to maximise long-term weight loss, once they stop taking them.

This free, first-of-its-kind guide for healthcare professionals and the public provides practical, trustworthy advice to help people optimise outcomes, maintain health and better understand how these medications work.

A huge achievement by the BDA Obesity Specialist Group and everyone involved in developing it.

🔗 Access the guide via the link in the comments ⬇

Novo Nordisk provided a grant and Eli Lilly and Company Limited provided sponsorship to the BDA to support costs of the development and production of this obesity management resource material. Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and Company have had no input into or influence over the creation, development or content contained in this material.

20/05/2026

Research shows sick leave among people prescribed GLP-1’s over a 9 month period reduced by 50%.

When people get the right treatment they just don’t lose weight, they get back to work and start living again.

Introducing compassionate weight management and wellbeing for the workplace.

Let’s chat about how I can create a programme that is right for your team.

https://solutionsweightmanagement.co.uk/get-in-touch/

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