Weight Loss Blog for Busy Mums | Weight Loss Tips for Mums

Super Simple French Toast

French toast is a decadent breakfast that’s usually reserved for special occasions or as a weekend treat. But what if I was to tell you that I have...

Healthy eating on a budget: how to lose weight without breaking the bank

As a dietitian, I hear lots of myths about weight loss - and there’s one in particular that really drives me crazy: “It costs a lot of money to eat...

Coconut Chickpea Blondies

Whether you’re popping them in lunchboxes or making them for a special treat, slices are a go-to favourite for many busy mums. And if you’re looking...

10 healthy dinner ideas for weight loss the whole family will love

Of all the meals you eat in a day, dinner is often the one that’s most challenging if you’re a mum who’s trying to lose weight. At the end of...

Tuna Bean Salad

Lunch can be a tricky meal for busy mums. You want to eat something healthy, but it also needs to be quick, easy and filling. And if you’re looking...

Sunflower Seed Butter Rice Puff Squares

Sunflower seed butter, also known as sunflower butter, is an alternative to nut butters like peanut butter that’s super nutritious and full of...

Sustainable weight loss: how to set yourself up for weight loss success

Have you ever lost weight only to put it back on again? Or maybe you started on a weight loss journey but then got off track and quit before you...

Peanut Butter Crunch Balls

Peanut Butter. Chocolate. Rice Bubbles. None of these are ingredients are things you’d typically call “healthy”, right? But believe it or not, these...

5 healthy eating habits to lose weight the right way

When people first come to me to lose weight, they’ve usually tried lots of other things before: Fad diets Fitness challenges ‘Miracle’ formulas...

Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Peanut butter cups are a delicious treat – but unfortunately the kind you buy from the shop are packed full of sugar. That’s why I love this recipe...

3 reasons why diets don’t work (and what to do instead)

If you want to lose weight, the first thought most people have is that they must need to go on a diet. We’re taught from a young age that dieting is...

Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding

Chia pudding is a delicious way to add extra healthy fats into your diet, and this chocolate coconut chia pudding is no exception. Packed full of...

5 emotional eating strategies for when you’re feeling stressed, tired or bored

Emotional eating – or eating for reasons other than hunger – is something we ALL do from time to time. Whether it’s because we’re feeling stressed,...

Healthy Beef Stir Fry

Love a Chinese takeaway but also want to lose weight? Then you’re going to love this healthy beef stir fry recipe. With yummy Chinese flavours and...

Mindful eating tips for weight loss: a beginner’s guide to tuning into your body

The concept of mindfulness has really taken off over the past couple of years. From the pandemic and natural disasters, to global unrest (and all...

Kiwi Green Smoothie

Green smoothies are a great way to pack in a lot of nutrients all in one go – and this Kiwi Green Smoothie is no exception. Combining the powerful...

What foods to eat for weight loss: my top recommendations as a dietitian

If you search online for what foods to eat to lose weight, you’ll likely come across an AVALANCHE of information (in fact, it might be how you found...

Dipped Apple Slices

Dipped apple slices are a yummy and healthy apple snack that are perfect when you feel like something a bit more than just fruit. Simply dip your...

3 ways to enjoy Easter without ruining your weight loss goals

When you’re a mum, Easter can be a really fun time of year. You might be looking forward to Easter egg hunts with the kids, spending time with the...

Healthy sweet snacks for weight loss: 5 guilt-free treats to try

We’ve all been there, right? You’ve been trying hard to eat healthily and have been SO good all day. But then the afternoon slump hits, and you’ve...

Weight loss counselling: what it is and how to know if it’s right for you

When people first learn I’m a dietitian and ask me to help them lose weight, they usually assume I’ll give them a meal plan and send them on their...

Weight loss that lasts: the secret to losing weight (and keeping it off for good!)

If I had to pick one question I get asked the most, it’s this: How do I lose weight and keep it off for good? I usually get it from clients who’ve...

7 signs of an unhealthy gut that could be stopping you from losing weight

The gut is one of those parts of the body that most people don’t particularly enjoy talking about. Gas, bowel habits, bloating… it’s something we’d...

5 healthy snacks to curb cravings and help you lose weight

When it comes to weight loss, there’s a LOT of advice out there about what you should and shouldn’t be doing. And snacking in particular is an area...

Emotional eating: what it is, why we do it, and how to stop (for good!)

Do you ever find yourself searching the fridge or pantry for food even though you’re not hungry? Or craving sweet things like ice-cream and...

7 Signs it’s time to ditch the diets and try a non-diet approach instead

If you feel like you’re constantly on a diet, but still struggling to lose weight (and keep it off), then it may be time to ditch the diets. These...

Healthy Snacks to Lose Weight and Other Snacking Secrets

Hey there busy mums! Today I want to give you the scoop on healthy snacks to help you lose weight, plus my other snacking secrets. I love to snack....

The Reason You’re Not Losing Weight (and how to fix it)

Did you know when it comes to losing weight... Overeating is most likely the main factor preventing you from losing weight?? But how?! Let me tell...

5 Unexpected Ways Your Gut Health Can Make Weight Loss Easier

Let's talk about a very exciting topic that is gaining popularity recently – Gut Health. Specifically, gut health and weight loss. Your digestive...

The Snacking Technique The Changed My Weight Loss Forever

Hands up if you’re scared of snacking when it comes to weight loss. I’m a snacker. I don’t go a day without snacking. But, I wasn’t always...

5 Tips to lose weight and still enjoy this party season

The festive season has well and truly arrived bringing its endless Christmas parties, end of year office get-togethers and New Year’s Eve...

4 Ways to identify if you’re hungry other than a rumbling stomach

One of the most difficult things clients struggle to identify when they start working with me is how to know when they are actually hungry. ...

How to make a great decision at the food court

I have a few tips to ensure your day of retail therapy doesn’t end with a bad decision.

How to Read Food Labels in 8 Easy Steps

Understanding how to read food labels and interpret the information in them will help you to make better and more informed choices when you do the...

Why saturated fat has been so unpopular, until now…

The messaging around saturated fat has been that it is unhealthy. You’ve been told that it sends your cholesterol level up and it contributes to an...

What I Wish Everyone Knew About the Non Diet Approach

You know how people are always trying new diets to lose weight or change their body shape, but the diets end up being too restrictive or hard to...

17 Weight Loss Tips For Busy Mums

What you eat and how much exercise you do are at the core of the science behind weight loss tips for women, ie. calories in versus calories out, but...