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25.01.2022 When I was little, my mother would sometimes buy us bread from the Asian bakery. She always got me sausage bread rolls and believed I liked them But later on, I didn't like them anymore and had a preferences for pineapple buns instead (fun fact - there’s actually no pineapple in the buns, the name came from the top having a resemblance of the outside of a pineapple - that’s what I’m holding in the photo). She kept buying those for me though because she remembered me l...iking them Our taste and preferences can change over time and that’s OK Sometimes we can wonder why we don’t like something anymore and think ’ or . But and ’ . We can change, things that once worked may not work anymore. We can’t force the same solution to work if it is just not working The important thing is to recognise the change and accept the reality of what it is right now for you. THEN you can find the right solution for the struggle you are facing now See more

25.01.2022 ? You are not alone. Research by CSIRO found 40% of people felt they gained weight during COVID19 and 60% of them thought about going on a diet to lose weight ... Although many feel weight gain is the problem and diet is the solution, neither of them are the case The problem is not the weight; the problem is your daily habits have changed COVID has changed our lives and our daily habits. These change can lead to changes we see in our health and weight The solution is not dieting (research already tells us it can lead to weight regain and poorer health) to ! Sounds confusing? Let me simplify that. ! If COVID has thrown your health plans out the window, I can help you create your individualised game plan to win your health against the COVID challenges Message me now to start your Covid Game Plan and win back your health! See more

24.01.2022 Tough times are not always pleasant but it can help us learn and grow Just like a soufflé, we put it into a hot oven and it grows! Without the heat, it wouldnt rise Achieving a healthy relationship with food can be like that. Something I ask my clients to do is to record factors that impact their eating. This is easy to do on a good day, but when its a bad day, its much more difficult to write down and even preferred to be avoided ... However, its during those tough times that we get to learn a lot of valuable information that helps you overcome the things that hold you back from having the food freedom you want When you face the struggles, you can learn from it and rise up victorious It may not be easy, but with the right support, you can be empowered to find the root of the problems you are facing so you can overcome it for good! If you feel like bad days make you lose control around food and want to know how you can overcome it, send me a message and Id be happy to answer any questions you might have See more

24.01.2022 Around this time last year, I went on a weekend away with my family to Mt Hotham It had been a long time since we had a holiday with all of us together The weather was perfect. It had just snowed the morning we arrived so there was a fresh coat of pure white covering the terrain ... As I immersed in the beauty around me, I was able to let my mind rest from the usual busyness of life The thing is, just because we are physically resting, doesnt always mean we are mentally resting There have been many times when Ive gone away for a break only to feel even more tired because I was unable to let my mind get away from thinking about the things that I needed to do back home Whether its up in the mountains or just in the backyard, theres something about nature that can help take the mind off things, even if just for a little while. And since our mental and physical health are connected, it can help us feel a little more physically rested as well. We may not be able to travel far from home at the moment, but we can still give ourselves some mental escape. Whether its watching the clouds in the sky or listening to the rustling sound of leaves on the trees, whats something you can do today to give your mind a get away? Let me know in the comments below! See more

23.01.2022 If you have felt like youve lost control around food and have gone on a binge, dont be so quick to blame yourself. Our culture hasnt always served us well to foster a healthy relationship with food. We have a strong dieting and weight loss culture which can send us the message that dieting and losing weight is healthy. However, these messages may cause people to go on restrictive diets, have poorer body image and psychologica...l health which are all risk factors for binge eating. Everyone wants to be the healthiest self they can be. Although dieting may be marketed as the healthy thing to do, it may not be helping your health. If youre finding your mental and social health is suffering because youre trying to stick to a diet, Id encourage you to think whether it really is helping your health or not. Health is unique for everyone, its about finding whats best for you. If you are struggling with dieting or binges, Id love to listen to your story and give you some tips to support you on your journey. If this is something you are interested in leave a comment with the word CALL and Ill send you a message See more

22.01.2022 ? How good does this salad look? Look at all the beautiful colours Guess what? I didn't cut a thing. I just took it out from a packet and put it on the plate... I cooked the salmon to go with it but if you wanted an easier option, a tin of tuna or can of mixed beans would be great options too! Healthy eating is about finding an enjoyable way of eating that keeps you well nourished and fits your preferences and lifestyle There are many hacks that can help you to stay healthy, even when life is crazy Healthy eating doesn't have to be hard. It's about knowing your opportunities and finding YOUR hacks My clients often say to me 'I didn't think of that! That's easy, I can do that!' I can help you find YOUR hacks and YOUR easy opportunities to better health! Ready to discover your healthy hacks? Comment or DM me 'HACKS' to find what easy things you can do today to enjoy better health tomorrow! See more

22.01.2022 If your loved ones are sick, your instinct would be to do what you can to look after them. However, Ive seen many people, while trying to look after their loved ones, forget to look after themselves and their health suffer But even so, they often feel it doesnt matter because right now their loved one is the one that needs looking after Your loved ones care about you too! And if your health is suffering it worries them too... I received some unfortunate news about my fathers health recently. With all the restrictions at the moment, my family cant be with him and I cant go back home to be with my family. I may not be able to physically be there to look after my family, but what I can do is make sure I look after myself so my family wont have to worry about me. Your wellbeing can also affect your friends and familys wellbeing (Dont you worry when they are unwell? you see how your health can be connected with others too?) When you are taking good care of yourself, your family can be happy and relieved to know that you are well, which helps them to stay well too See more

22.01.2022 ! A lot of clients say to me, about cooking for themselves, Theres no point, its only me What do you mean ONLY you? ... If you are a caring loving person, you may be seeing other people as important but forget how important YOU also are Let me remind you that: You are WORTH IT You DESERVE to be looked after You are just as IMPORTANT as the people you think are worth caring for! Treat yourself like someone you care about, because you are ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT! Have you been treating yourself well? What is something you can do this week for yourself that you would do for someone you care about? Let me know in the comments below! See more

22.01.2022 Which would you choose? Perhaps that was a trick question. Can we really say we are healthy but miserable? Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing so to say we are healthy but mentally feel down may actually be a contradiction. Sometimes in our pursuit for health, we can become so focused on one aspect of health and ignore our whole health. Many people have gone on diets in their pursuit for health but find themselves falling into the unhealthy die...t trap. Instead of feeling healthier, they feel they are deprived, losing control around food and unhappy. Diets that make you feel unhappy, guilty and shameful is not fuelling your health. When you reconnect and listen to what your body is telling you, you will be able to intuitively know how to eat and live that will make you healthy and happy. Health or happiness? You dont have to choose. Learn how to intuitively nourish your body so you can have both! Send me a message or leave a comment if you would like to know more about intuitive eating.

21.01.2022 ? By giving yourself some options! You see, when you are stressed, bored or upset and you go get a block of chocolate to make everything better and then you repeat it time and time again, it then becomes your default solution to whenever you are stressed, bored or upset... It may not actually make everything better, but you have become so used to going to chocolate to make everything better that you dont even realise there may be other things you can do when you are stressed or bored One of the top tips I often give my clients is to make a list of non-food related things that you enjoy doing which can help you to relax, take your mind off things or something to do when you are bored For example, it could be reading, meditation, going for a walk, building something, the list goes on! Its ok to eat chocolate if you want, but if eating isnt what you REALLY want, know there are other things you can do to help you feel better and give yourself some options Next time you are stressed, bored or upset, what could you instead of eating? Let me know in the comments below! See more

20.01.2022 Have you ever had that moment when you ate something and then wondered why you ate it? Why did I eat that, I wasnt even hungry? Why did I eat that, I didnt even feel like it?... Why did I eat that, I didnt even want it? Its hard to enjoy something you didnt even want To really ENJOY what you eat, you need to know why and what you want to eat! If you want to know how you can Eat what you want, when you want and enjoy the food you are eating, head over to my website (www.yummybalance.com.au) and download my FREE e-GUIDE to show you how!

20.01.2022 Many people think they have to do something drastic like go on a restrictive diet or an intense workout boot camp in order to get their health back But the problem with that is even if you manage it at the start or finish the boot camp, because it is so drastic, its almost impossible to maintain and then you find yourself fall backwards again You dont have to be drastic to be healthy You can gain and maintain your health by you do in your everyday whi...ch you can maintain One little positive change can have a domino affect for the rest of your health as well. And because they are just little changes that suit you and works for you, it then becomes your habit and you dont even have to think about it That way its just a healthy habit which sticks to you It may not be a drastic change to make, but it can mean a drastic change for your long term health My "Reinstalling Healthy Habits" self-directed program can help you find the easy little changes you can do in your life that can change the outcome of your long term health Are you ready to reinstall healthy habits into your life? Message me to learn more See more

20.01.2022 Need nutritious food but don't have time? Here are 5 nutritious snacks that need no prep! 1. Nuts 2. Fruit... 3. Roasted Chickpeas 4. Yoghurt 5. Cheese Check out my article on (http://ow.ly/uKYq50Dh4ze) to learn more about how these snacks can help you meet your nutritional needs See more

19.01.2022 If you felt cold, what would you do? Naturally, you would grab a jacket or a jumper to stay warm right? But what if it was meant to be summer?... Would you think - "I should wear shorts and a T-shirt, because it's meant to be summer and it's MEANT to be hot" - even though you're actually freezing cold? If you felt cold, whether it's summer or winter, you'd just wear the clothes that was right for you that day right? What about when it comes to food.....? Would you think "I should not eat because I have already eaten" - even though you were hungry at that time? Just like how weather can change and our clothing needs can change on a day to day basis, our food needs can also change on a day to day basis as well. We can change our eating, whether it's more or less or different foods, depending on our needs for that day or that moment Is this something you have experienced? What are your thoughts on this perspective? See more

19.01.2022 ! We may have to look like this but spending time outside can help with our health too Yes, we still need to be social distancing and stay at home. stay at home does not mean locked inside ... You can still find ways to get some fresh air and be in nature, even during with the COVID restrictions. You could Spend some time on the front porch or balcony or veranda Go for a little walk Do some moving in the backyard (dance, aerobics, stretching, think outside the box!) If you are struggling to find ways to stay healthy during this time, I can help! Its the small and easy things you can do that can make a world of difference Comment or message me to find out how See more

19.01.2022 ? Ive felt like that pretty much all my life, even now, but that doesnt mean its a bad thing After coming to see me for the first time, my clients often say:... , Ive realised that different isnt a bad thing. In fact, different may be what people are looking for and glad to have found! , ! Dont be afraid to try something different if what you have tried isnt working for you. Sometimes, different is the answer you are looking for. If dieting is making you feel unhealthier, guilty and deprived when you want to feel healthy, confident and in control, then why not try something different? Learning to understand your unique health and needs can help you to intuitively nourish your body without dieting. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to comment or message and Ill be more than happy to help See more

19.01.2022 Save time with pizza night! Pizza gets a bad rep for being unhealthy but actually it can be quite a nutritious meal! To make it even better, you could prep for 3 meals all at the same time. Let me show you how! We have 3 parts for our pizza prep VEGETABLES (for both topping and a side salad eg.), PROTEIN (eg.) and the BASE wrap or flat bread (choose wholemeal for extra fibre and nutrients).... Here are your 3 meals from prepping for pizza night: 1. Pizza everyone can choose what to put on their pizza and make it. Have your slices of pizza with a side salad to freshen up the meal 2. Wraps Put the salad and proteins into a wrap and lunch is taken care of for the next day 3. Stir fry All the left over toppings from pizza night can now go into a stir fry for dinner the next day Tada! Youve just prepped for 3 meals while making dinner which allows everyone in the house to connect Remember to include lots of variety in the vegetable and protein parts! That way, youll have lots of combos you can make with any of the meals. Like and share so others can have some healthy and time saving inspirations too!

18.01.2022 , ? When it comes to piping, have you noticed how the tighter you hold the bag, the less control you seem to have of your piping? when you are just playing around, not trying so hard to make it come out perfectly, they actually come out better!?!?! ... It can be like that with our diets as well. Do you find the more you try to control and restrain yourself from cake, chocolate, ice cream or "bad food", the more you want it? And then if you start, its like youve lost control and cant stop? Frustrating isnt it? If you are worried about losing control if you let go, let me help you I can hold your hand and guide you through it so you can get to the other side being able to enjoy food without guilt or shame and be in control around food I offer free discovery calls for my food freedom coaching so you can come just to discover whether it is something you would like to do. Message me now to organise a free call today! See more

18.01.2022 Healthy Meals don't have to be fancy, time consuming or a big hassle Healthy Meals can be throwing everything into a pot and making a meal out of it

18.01.2022 ? No one could have predicted or prepared for the world we are living in right now, but here you are still standing. Just like a strong tree that gets hit by rain and storm, sometimes it looks like its been through a rough time but still it continues to stand You may not always feel the best or feel the strongest, but you are still standing, you are still here. For that, you should give yourself the credit Often we ...go through tough times and focus on the way we FEEL we have failed and forget to see what we have overcome despite what life has thrown at us. . . ! Give yourself the credit! There is no shame in struggling, we all struggle. Its OK to ask for help. Its not weakness. Its strength to reach out for support. A strong tree stands, rain or shine. You are stronger than you know give yourself the credit for it My message box is open if you need some support or someone to chat to Tag someone who needs this encouragement today See more

16.01.2022 ()? It might actually be one of the safest oils to cook with! Thanks to the high levels of natural antioxidants in EVOO, its more stable when heated than refined oils. This means less break down of the oil during cooking and less toxins.... Other benefits of cooking with EVOO include: Body can better absorb some nutrients (eg. vitamin E, vitamin K, lycopene, carotenoids) from the food Food increases in antioxidants (because the antioxidants from the EVOO goes into the food) Makes food more enjoyable to eat Did this surprise you? What fun food facts or topics would like me to talk about next? Let me know in the comments See more

15.01.2022 Just because we like something, doesnt necessarily mean we want more of it. Although, its pretty normal to feel that way Lets say you love chocolate cake, and you had a GIANT chocolate cake all to yourself, would you enjoy the WHOLE thing in one sitting? You may have started off enjoying it, but you are likely to get to a point where enjoyment turns into suffering ... We want to be enjoying our food, not suffering through it! You see how having more of the chocolate cake, didnt mean you were enjoying more. Instead, you end up feeling uncomfortable, sick and the feeling of enjoyment goes away. If you had only a slice of the cake instead of the whole cake, you were more likely to get more enjoyment from it for longer So to get more enjoyment out of your food, start with a smaller amount and take the time to appreciate and enjoy it. You may find you actually get more enjoyment by having less Can you relate? Let me know in the comments below See more

14.01.2022 Tough times are not always pleasant but it can help us learn and grow Just like a souffl, we put it into a hot oven and it grows! Without the heat, it wouldnt rise Achieving a healthy relationship with food can be like that. Something I ask my clients to do is to record factors that impact their eating. This is easy to do on a good day, but when its a bad day, its much more difficult to write down and even preferred to be avoided ... However, its during those tough times that we get to learn a lot of valuable information that helps you overcome the things that hold you back from having the food freedom you want When you face the struggles, you can learn from it and rise up victorious It may not be easy, but with the right support, you can be empowered to find the root of the problems you are facing so you can overcome it for good! If you feel like bad days make you lose control around food and want to know how you can overcome it, send me a message and Id be happy to answer any questions you might have See more

14.01.2022 ? Short answer? It wasnt helping their health I always want to make sure I am doing the best for my clients health and consistently ask myself if what Im doing is helping them in the best way. I was trained to take weights as part of assessing and reviewing clients BUT as I worked with more clients and reviewed more research, I could see weighing people isnt helping them but could even be harming them. He...res why: : Weight is a number representing a measure of your whole body, not health. That number cant even tell you what your whole physical wellbeing is like, let alone your mental and social wellbeing. : People can become so fixated on weight that they let it determine the success or failure to their health. Ive seen people feel the benefits of changes in their diet and lifestyle on their health but as soon as they hit the scales, they forget about all the health benefits they have gained. : When the focus becomes heavily on weight, even if you are making good progress, you can become demotivated because the scale didnt move the way you wanted it to. Many people find it fuels negative behaviour rather than positive ones. Your health is important, lets make it the focus! Share this with someone who could do with a friendly reminder See more

14.01.2022 3 Many people try to go on meal plans but find them too restrictive and really hard to follow Things might go well at the start but then you dont have the ingredients, dont feel like eating the food or no time to make what was planned and everything just seems to fall apart... If you want your meal plans to help you keep on top of your health without adding additional stress and guilt make sure you include the following in your meal plans: 1. : If you find eating the same thing all the time gets you bored, then the meal plan isnt going to work. Make sure you have lots of variety to keep things interesting for you 2. : Make sure you include foods that are easily available to you. You cant have what you dont have 3. : The main reason why meal plans dont work out is because its too strict. Allow lots of flexibility to adapt to your varying need I can help you develop YOUR personalised meal plan strategies to stay in control and healthy even during the unexpected times Message me for any questions or to get started in improving your health See more

13.01.2022 : ! You asked for the recipe, so here it is! This yummy and nutritious snack (or even breakfast!) is packed with protein, healthy fats and a variety of nutrients to not only keep you feeling satisfied, but also bringing nourishment to your body... I kept it super easy and only used a fork to mix everything together (less cleaning yay!) and it works perfectly well Get the recipe here https://www.yummybalance.com.au/banana-and-walnut-slice-gf/ If you make it, let me know! Remember to tag me in your photo so I can see how you go See more

13.01.2022 Thats how I feel when it comes to birthdays hehe (Its OK if you dont, you can have and do whatever you like for your birthday ) Its my mums birthday and for us, a must have on a birthday is cake! ... People may feel they have to avoid cake in order to have a healthy diet. But thats not true! People have missed parties, going out or even avoided going home so they could avoid bad foods It can make you feel like you are missing out which can negatively affect your mental and social health as well Its OK to eat cake, even if it isnt your birthday Giving yourself permission to eat without guilt or shame is also part of healthy eating. What are your must haves for birthdays? Let me know in the comments below! See more

11.01.2022 3 (Save this post so you can have a healthy meal even when you have no time or ideas!) People say eating healthy meals need a lot of planning, shopping, time, money, etc. etc. But it really doesnt have to be! ... Take this fried rice for example, looks good? Well I didnt even chop a vegetable or beat the eggs (it was one of my cant be stuffed days haha). All I used was: 1. Frozen mixed veg 2. Eggs 3. Rice (Oh, and some EVOO to fry it in; salt and pepper to season if you wish; I cooked the veggies and rice first and then cracked the eggs straight in and mixed it through well) Because life can get busy and sometimes you forget or dont have time or are too tired to think about what you were going to cook for dinner. you can still have a healthy and yummy meal, even if that happens Keep some frozen veggies in the freezer and youll always have veggies on hand to add to your meal! How have you used frozen veggies in your meals? Let me know in the comments below See more

11.01.2022 A lot of people say I know it’s good for me but...I’m just lazy What if the problem ISN’T that you’re lazy? What if the problem is that you haven’t found YOUR motivator? It’s good for me is not a great motivator... We often say something is good for us because we were told or society tells us it is good for us, so really, it’s not very personal is it? (That’s probably why it’s not very motivating...) Instead of thinking you have to do something or change something because it’s good for you, think about how you want to feel that makes it good for YOU Do you want to have better energy? Do you want to have better concentration? Do you want to have better mood? Let what good health feels or means to YOU be your motivator What does healthier feel to you? Let me know in the comments below!

11.01.2022 ? Why not try your hand at making dumplings? You can fill them with veggies and meat and served them in broth with some more veggies Not only can it be a fun activity (for you or the whole family) while being at home, but you can also freeze them which means dumplings whenever you want! ... (you can cook them straight from the freezer yummy and ready to go!) Who said meal prep couldnt be fun? What would you put in your dumplings? Let me know in the comments below See more

10.01.2022 , , ? Try this corn and veggie soup! All you need is a can of creamed corn and some frozen vegetables , heat them up and then top it with your choice of protein. I’ve got some scallops here but you could use egg, chicken, fish, whatever you like! ... Perfect when you are looking for something warm but don’t feel like putting in too much effort See more

09.01.2022 ? Its yummy, can include a variety of nutritious food, easy to make and great to share! It can bring family and friends around the table to chat, laugh and eat together, happily enjoying food and good company. ... Doesnt that sound good for your physical, mental and social health? In this dish Ive got: Cherry tomatoes Avocado Cheese Onion Garlic Black beans Lime Corn chips Natural yoghurt What do you like to have with your nachos? Let me know in the comments Follow and like for more tips to help you on your journey to food freedom and better health!

09.01.2022 ? By honouring them Research shows depriving yourself of certain foods (eg. chocolate) can increase cravings and overeating of the food... Although you were trying to be good and not eat the bad food, you may find yourself wanting it more and when you get your hands on it, devour it quickly and eat A LOT more than you had intended to You can feel like youve lost control and think whats the point? Might as well have more, but then also feel really guilty and down on yourself afterwards Feeling deprived and full of guilt isnt part of good health And you dont have to deprive yourself to have a healthy diet Give yourself permission to eat. No strings attached the food isnt good or bad. You are not good or bad for eating it. You are allowed to eat it Learning to give yourself permission to eat and honouring your body signals can help you to enjoy and be in control around food Not sure how that works? Comment or message me with any questions you may have and Id be happy to help See more

08.01.2022 ? Ive felt like that too. I get worried about things going wrong and the food not coming out the way its meant to Actually, I was also a bit nervous about this bread not going right (some of you may have seen me making it in my stories). I didnt have any measuring tools with me, I havent made bread without a machine for a while and if I didnt get this to work, Ive got no bread for the week! Luckily, it was all good and Ive got this... loaf of bread here But even if it didnt come out right, did it really mean Ive got no bread? No It might not taste as good, but it would still be edible In the worst case scenario that it came out inedible, I could just go out and buy a loaf and would have learnt some lessons in what doesnt work. You are more capable than you know! Every time you try something new, something different, you are able to learn and build more skills for now and the future Instead of thinking what if it goes wrong? think what ability can I discover or learn? Its OK to be nervous. I was nervous to start too, but now that Ive tried it, I discovered I dont need sugar to bake bread (I forgot to add it but turns out it didnt need it) and that I can make bread without measuring tools What are you nervous about trying today? Let me know in the comments below See more

07.01.2022 Why is your favourite food your favourite food? Why do you eat chocolate when you are upset? Why do you hate broccoli? Behind every answer, there's a story It could even be a hidden story that can hide the secret to why you eat what you eat and even the way you eat... Many people I work with tell me they eat it because they like it or I just do. But as we discuss a little deeper and discover the story behind it all, we also find that the key to break free from the food controlling them was also hidden within that story Let me invite you to be brave and explore what your story is behind why you eat that food I would love to hear your story, share them in the comments below See more

07.01.2022 I was peeling an egg as part of my lunch and my colleagues said to me, Oh, you make me feel so guilty (she had just bought roast pork and salad in a multigrain roll which looked really good!) All I was doing was peeling an egg that was part of my lunch I asked her why? I said you have nothing to feel guilty about. She said, yes, but I should have had eggs and salad. ... Was my lunch better or healthier than hers? Nope They were just different There was nothing wrong with either of our lunches but just seeing the egg and comparing our lunches made her feel guilty Why do we compare our diets to someone elses when their needs and our needs may be different? Is your healthy the same as their healthy? When did their health become the standard of your health? Is guilt part of a healthy diet? If comparing your diet to another person (who is not you and whos healthy diet would be different from yours), is that a helpful or a healthy thing to do? Why chase someone elses standard of healthy when your healthy is inside you, waiting for you to discover it? Not sure how? I can teach and guide you to discover your own answers so you can confidently become the expert of your own health. Comment or message me to discover more!

07.01.2022 ! I used to always make this mistake when I ate out Why would I do that!? Well, I was trying to make the right choice Thoughts (and comments from other people) like I could make that at home, this one is better value, thats the healthier choice, you should order this, I came for this dish impacted my choice. ... Results: I regret my decision, I wish I ordered what I REALLY wanted and am not happy about it (if you saw my health or happiness post, you would know this wasnt serving my health.) Im much wiser now and want you to have maximum enjoyment when you go out to eat too! So next time you are out, consider the following: ? Not what your friend or the waiter says you should have or want (it could be the same), but let it be about what YOU want! ? Not yesterday, not when you were walking to the restaurant. What do you feel like right now go with it (trust me, less regret later) ! Enjoy your food, enjoy the company, enjoy the time. Its all an important part of good health! Like and follow @yummybalancedietitian for more healthy perspectives and tips for your health journey See more

06.01.2022 ! With all the disruptions in our lives due to the pandemic, restrictions and lockdowns, we can forget how to nourish our bodies well This can cause you to have low energy levels, low motivation, low concentration and focus. I know for myself if I skip meals, I can feel tired and not work well...and also a bit moody ... Including nourishing meals in your day can help you to refuel and re-nourish your body so you can continue your day with better energy and a better mind Nourishing your body well can also help you maintain a healthy immune system to protect you from infections or sickness that may be going around Are you eating well during this time? If not, I can help you create a personalised plan to eat well and stay healthy even during these challenging times so you can come out of lockdown healthier than when you went in it Message me for more information See more

06.01.2022 Many people THINK weighing themselves will help them to be more motivated BUT many people also find going on the scales as a I have seen many people feel stronger, better and healthier after making diet and lifestyle changes but as soon as they hit the scales and it doesnt move the way they thought it would, all of a sudden their experience of happier, healthier and stronger is forgotten and they think whats the point? Immediately, they are... demotivated to continue their health journey. They can forget why they started in the first place and go into an unhealthy direction instead Thats why I take a - approach. Its all about and we focus on what that is for you and how to achieve it. After all, you are unique so your health is too! Focusing on your health instead of your weight will help you to know if you are in the right direction for your health and keep you motivated to move towards becoming the healthy and happy you that you want! If you have any questions about how you can keep a healthy motivation, please leave a comment or send me a message and Ill be happy to help you out See more

05.01.2022 Have you ever struggled with the question of Can I eat that? A lot of my clients tell me they have been told they shouldnt eat certain foods (eg. ). They come to me confused and distraught asking What can I eat? Food rules can be distressing. Being told a list of things you cant eat can cause anxiety, especially when it doesnt even make sense to you! The more you tell yourself you cant have something, the more you feel like want it (even if you didnt). Then..., if you do eat it, you feel guilty like you have failed Does that sound mentally healthy to you? Isnt your mental health also part of your health? Doesnt your mental state affect your physical state as well? Simply knowing you can eat and that all foods can play a role in a healthy diet gives you the freedom to learn how to best nourish your body Download my FREE e-guide Eat what you want, when you want on my website (www.yummybalance.com.au) to help know how you can enjoy more of your food

04.01.2022 ? How good does this salad look? Look at all the beautiful colours Guess what? I didnt cut a thing. I just took it out from a packet and put it on the plate... I cooked the salmon to go with it but if you wanted an easier option, a tin of tuna or can of mixed beans would be great options too! Healthy eating is about finding an enjoyable way of eating that keeps you well nourished and fits your preferences and lifestyle There are many hacks that can help you to stay healthy, even when life is crazy Healthy eating doesnt have to be hard. Its about knowing your opportunities and finding YOUR hacks My clients often say to me I didnt think of that! Thats easy, I can do that! I can help you find YOUR hacks and YOUR easy opportunities to better health! Ready to discover your healthy hacks? Comment or DM me HACKS to find what easy things you can do today to enjoy better health tomorrow! See more

04.01.2022 Stuck at home? Why not take the chance to build some cooking skills or food ideas? Many clients tell me they cant cook, but when they tell me the foods they cook and prepare, they actually can cook! ... They just didnt feel confident about their cooking skills The more you do something, the more confident you will be at it The great thing about food is that even if it doesnt come out the way you wanted, doesnt mean you cant eat it And even if it doesnt look good, doesnt mean it doesnt taste good You may find by trying different combos and cooking styles, you can discover new ways to enjoy nutritious foods The first step is to dare to try! Just by trying to cook and experiment more in the kitchen could be a little change that leads to bigger differences What would you try in the kitchen this week? Let me know in the comments below! See more

03.01.2022 You can’t cook rice in that! That’s what my family said when I said I was going to use this little put to cook rice They scoffed and said it was just a toy it’s too small I couldn’t see anything wrong with my line of thinking and what’s the harm in trying? Turns out it was great for cooking rice AND polenta ... Just because they said rice can’t be cooked in there, did that make it true? No If I had accepted what they said and didn’t even try, did that change the fact that the pot could in fact cook rice? No The pot would just simply not be used to cook rice, BUT that doesn’t mean it COULDN’T That’s the same with us. Just because we or someone or society tells us we can’t do something, doesn’t mean we can’t. We may THINK we can’t and not even try, BUT what’s the harm in trying? You may discover not only that you CAN but you CAN do so much more than you had thought! What’s something you think you can’t do but would like to try? Let me know in the comments below!

03.01.2022 ? Ive felt like that pretty much all my life, even now, but that doesn't mean it's a bad thing After coming to see me for the first time, my clients often say:... ' , Ive realised that different isnt a bad thing. In fact, different may be what people are looking for and glad to have found! , ! Dont be afraid to try something different if what you have tried isnt working for you. Sometimes, different is the answer you are looking for. If dieting is making you feel unhealthier, guilty and deprived when you want to feel healthy, confident and in control, then why not try something different? Learning to understand your unique health and needs can help you to intuitively nourish your body without dieting. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to comment or message and Ill be more than happy to help See more

03.01.2022 ! It can be so easy to focus on what we cant do with all the restrictions and forget all the things we CAN do which are in our CONTROL! You CAN choose what you eat... You CAN find activities to enjoy and stay active You CAN create healthy structure even during lockdown You CAN build new skills that will support your health now and in the future There are lots of things you can do for your health and wellbeing ! You just have find what they are for you Not sure what you can do for your health at this time? My COVID Game Plan and Reinstalling Healthy Habits can help you discover easy things you CAN do for your health now and tomorrow! Message me or comment below if you want to know how you can easily get healthy back into your life! See more

02.01.2022 Are you being too harsh on yourself? Growing up with eczema, Ive had a lot of skin issues. Its something I still deal with today, so it may not be surprising that I have tend to see a lot of flaws when I see myself in photos or in the mirror. One day, someone who had skin issues of their own said to me, my skin used to be nice like yours I was not expecting that. I didnt see any issues with their skin. I actually thought their skin was better than mine... So here we... were, looking at each other thinking you dont have a skin problem but I do Sometimes, the flaws you see, may only be seen as a problem by you. Others may not even think they exist, but we can sometimes let these "flaws" stop us from reaching our full potential Is my skin perfect? No. Does it stop me from living? Only if I let it. My ability to go out, do work and care for others is not determined by how good my skin is. But if I dont let go of my perceived flaws, it will paralyse me from taking the action. You are good enough and are more capable than you realise. What flaws can you let go of so you can do the things you want to do? Would love to hear them in the comments below so I can cheer you on too!

02.01.2022 Finding YOUR healthy diet When I first tried to make bread, my brother had no problems in harshly telling me how bad it was. Now he raves about my sourdough I wasnt able to make good bread consistently straight away, but as I made it more, I learned what worked and what didnt. I learned which parts of the recipes could be adjusted and what were always needed. I discovered helpful tricks. Now, I make it the way that works best for me, my own recipe. Do I use the same method... and same measurements every time? But Ive found what works for me and I know how to adjust it depending on the circumstance. Its like finding your healthy diet. As you journey to find your healthy diet, you find what works and doesnt work for you. You learn what and how much you need in your healthy diet depending on your circumstances. Is it going to be the same everyday? Nope. But when you get there, you will know how to adjust it depending on your circumstance What makes finding your healthy diet difficult? Let me know in the comments below

01.01.2022 ? Alcohol can play a normal part of many peoples lives but when you reach for that bottle of wine, were you really wanting a drink? I often talk about how diet culture has impacted the way we look at food and our eating habits. But what about our drinking?... Check out my latest blog (http://ow.ly/4h7350AvCwy) where I talk about how our culture and society may have impacted our drinking behaviours Let me know what you think makes you drink in the comments See more