Smarter Weight Loss

Struggling to lose weight?

The top 6 reasons you’re not losing weight

Do hormone imbalances affect weight loss?

Hormones + Energy up + down?

If hormones or energy are unstable weight loss won’t happen (even in a calorie deficit).

What is the best diet for weight loss?

The diet isn’t right for YOU

If it’s impossible to stick to then it won’t be sustainable (and nor will any weight loss).

Why can't I stop eating when I'm full?

Your digestion is awful

If you have digestive issues you might not be absorbing nutrients - making you overeat.

What type of exercise is best for weight loss?

Wrong intensity exercise

The wrong type of exercise for you can be a stressor - stress hormones block weight loss.

How does lack of sleep affect weight loss?

You’re not sleeping enough

Lack of sleep leads to cravings - meaning you’ll always be hunting for sugar.

Perimenopause and weight gain

What used to work doesn’t now

Ages & stages require different tactics. You might need to try something new.

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'Smarter' weight loss comes from having several 'levers' you can pull when needed.

If your weight loss has stalled or just isn't happening, it's likely you have not set the scene for success. 

Research-based Tools. You’ll learn only about what's been proven to work.

Food as Medicine. I’ll teach you what to add (or remove) for sustainable weight loss.

Lifestyle as Medicine: I'll connect the dots so you understand where lifestyle may be blocking your attempts at weight loss.

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How much stress is too much? Lets talk about Allostatic Load.
How much stress is too much? Lets talk about Allostatic Load.

Allostatic load means the 'total' stress load on the body - the 'sum' of all stress.

If you imagine a bathtub full of water though - at some point if you leave the tap running, it will overflow. Stress works in the same way. There is the capacity to handle the stress, or there just isn't.

Trouble losing weight? Mindfulness might help.
Trouble losing weight? Mindfulness might help.

When you’re in a constant state of stress, you’re firing off stress hormones such as cortisol.

The problem with high cortisol and stress levels are that they mess with your blood sugar and literally ‘block’ weight loss attempts.

How to eat when you’re feeling burnt out
How to eat when you’re feeling burnt out

The problem is when you're feeling burned out, the last thing you want to hear is that you need to reduce your stress (that's like a red flag to a bull).

The good news is you can start by changing your diet to improve your energy.

How to deal with the voice of our inner critic
How to deal with the voice of our inner critic

Most of us would admit to hearing our inner critic 'speaking' to us. That voice in your head that says - "you're not good enough", "you're going to fail", or "that's too hard".

This voice is trying to keep you safe and is well-intentioned.

Are your warning lights on?
Are your warning lights on?

Think of symptoms such as difficulty concentrating, falling or staying asleep, gaining weight or trouble losing weight, digestive or hormone or skin issues and lack of patience as warning lights on your car's dashboard.

All of these are signs that something to do with your health needs your attention.

Can you eat carbs and still lose weight?
Can you eat carbs and still lose weight?

Carbohydrates (carbs) have gotten a bad rap. It’s no wonder when you think that both a donut and a banana are both a carb. While some come directly from nature, many others are unrecognizable by the body as ‘food’.

The primary purpose of carbs is to provide fuel for the body. Sounds like you need them then - right? The answer is 'it depends'.

How to recover from burnout.
How to recover from burnout.

Positive or negative, stress is insidious. You can add more and more until you can't. When you can't, it's time to look at your overall lifestyle and behaviours. While it's not the answer you're likely looking for, it's time to make some changes if you don't want to remain where you are.

I discuss some ways to work with low energy - either to reduce the allostatic (stress) load on that day or to boost your energy.

What’s the best diet for YOU?
What’s the best diet for YOU?

I'll get to the point and the only key to success. It's the one you can stick to. Studied over the longer term, the results from many types of diets will be similar. Nutritionists credit this to adherence (or ‘stickability’).

Humans are hard-wired to seek out food for energy.

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