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01/06/2026

Have you ever taken biochemistry? 😂

By that logic we'd all be avoiding:

▪ Riboflavin
▪ Pyridoxine
▪ Cyanocobalamin
▪ Cholecalciferol

Otherwise known as vitamins B2, B6, B12 and vitamin D. 😅

A long or scientific-sounding name doesn't automatically make something unhealthy.

The real question isn't:
❌ "Can I pronounce it?"

It's:
✅ What is it?
✅ What does it do?
✅ How much is in it?
✅ How does it fit into my overall diet?

Nutrition is a littleeeeee more complicated than a pronunciation test.

Now excuse me while I enjoy my dihydrogen monoxide. 💧😂

T x

26/05/2026

Caffeine works by blocking adenosine.

This is the chemical that builds up in your brain throughout the day making you feel sleepy 🧠💤

So technically… caffeine doesn’t create energy for you, it temporarily stops you feeling how tired you actually are 👀

A few other things people don’t realise 👇

▪ Adenosine still builds in the background while caffeine is active
▪ When caffeine wears off, the “crash” can feel intense because all that built-up sleep pressure hits at once
▪ More caffeine ≠ more energy regulation
▪ Poor sleep + high caffeine intake can become a cycle very quickly

This doesn’t mean caffeine is “bad” by any means!

I will defend my morning coffee with my life ☕️😂

But relying on caffeine to replace:

• food
• sleep
• recovery
• balanced meals
• hydration

…is where things start to become an issue.

More often than not its not a caffeine issue but an energy regulation issue 😬

General Australian guidance recommendations are:
👇🏼

Adults should aim to keep caffeine intake around or below 400mg per day (roughly 3 coffees depending on the strength) ☕️

Trust me, your body probanly isn’t asking for another double shot espresso at 3pm & knowing your personal caffeine threshold matters 💯

Lemme know your thoughts

T x

22/05/2026

▪ If your “healthy lunch” is just a sad salad with minimal fibre or protein… your 3pm cravings aren’t random.

Your body is literally asking for more energy, carbs, protein and satisfaction to function properly 😮‍💨

▪ Living off caffeine & energy drinks all day doesn’t l make someone “disciplined”

It usually just delays hunger cues, tanks energy and turns dinner into a scavenger hunt through the pantry ☕️🤝

▪ Those who seem the most "consistent" with nutrition often aren’t more motivated than everyone else 😬

They just stopped swinging between “I’m being so good” and “I’ve ruined everything so may as well re-start Monday” 💯

Balanced nutrition is actually meant to support your life… not become a full-time personality trait ✨

Here’s some client food photos from the week, for inspo because balanced meals can still look and taste elite 📸🍓🥯

Happy feasting always

T x

17/05/2026

Your body can tell when your nutrition has no game plan 😅

One minute it’s:

☕ Running on caffeine
🍪 Random snack scavenging
😴 Energy crashing by 3pm
🍽️ Then eating everything in sight at night

People love calling this “busy” but most of the time it’s just poor food strategy 👀

A good nutrition strategy isn’t obsessive.
It’s supportive.
It usually looks like:

✔️ Protein spread across the day
✔️ Carbs & fibre sources that actually support energy
✔️ Meals that keep you full for longer
✔️ Easy options ready before hunger hits
✔️ And yes… quality sourdough on hand because sometimes the difference between feeling organised and chaotic is a solid slice of toast 🍞😂

The people who seem the most “consistent” usually aren’t perfect…

They’ve just created simple habits and food routines that support them even on busy days 🍽️👏

Ps. Enjoy my show & tell. Please & Thank you 🤪

T x

11/05/2026

From a nutrition and health perspective, comments like this are harmful AF because they reduce you to being a number on a scale...
..while completely ignoring health behaviours, mental wellbeing, genetics, hormones, medical history, socioeconomic factors, lived experience and actual nutritional status.

Weight alone tells you very little about someone’s:

▪️ Health
▪️ Fitness
▪️ Strength
▪️ Blood work
▪️ Relationship with food
▪️ Energy levels
▪️ Nutrient intake
▪️ Emotional wellbeing

What these comments do really is contribute to:

❌ Shame
❌ Disordered eating patterns
❌ Fear around food
❌ Avoiding exercise environments
❌ Increased stress and cortisol responses
❌ Cycles of restriction and overeating

The irony?

Sustainable health behaviours are far more likely to develop in environments rooted in support, education and self-respect — not humiliation. Go figure 🤦🏼‍♀️

We need to stop confusing body shaming with “motivation.”

They are not the same thing.

Health conversations deserve more evidence, more compassion and a lot less internet cruelty!

T x

04/05/2026

Some patterns look “normal” and fly under the radar....but add up ❌👇

1️⃣ Eating “Light” All Day, Then Overdoing Dinner

Looks like:

• Small, low-energy meals earlier
• Skipping snacks to “be good”
• Big dinner to catch up

What’s happening:

• Under-fuelling through the day
• Evening hunger ramps up
• Harder to regulate portions at night
• Energy + focus dips earlier

Your body doesn’t forget missed fuel... it just asks for it later 😬

2️⃣ Building Meals Around What to Remove (Not What to Add)

Think:

• “Low carb”, “low fat”, “no sugar” focus
• Meals missing key food groups
• Prioritising restriction over balance

This can lead to:

• Poor satiety after meals
• Nutrient gaps over time
• More cravings + food noise
• Less sustainable eating patterns

Shift to "what to include".

3️⃣ Ignoring Early Hunger Cues

Common signs:

• Pushing past hunger because you’re busy
• Waiting until you’re starving to eat
• Eating reactively, not proactively

Over time this can:

• Disrupt appetite regulation
• Increase likelihood of overeating
• Impact energy, mood + focus
• Make “balance” feel harder than it is

Reality is hunger isn’t the problem... it’s feedback 💯

These habits are common, which is why they’re easy to miss!

DM me & lemme know which 1 do you notice the most? 💬

T x

26/04/2026

Sourdough has quietly become my reset button.

As a nutritionist, so much of my day is structured, evidence-based, and outcome-driven. This is different. Slower. Hands-on. No macros to track, no optimisation—just flour, time, and a little creativity.

And here’s the irony… this is still nutrition 🍞

Working with whole ingredients. Respecting process.

Creating something that’s both nourishing and satisfying (yes, soul food counts) 💯

Not everything we do with food needs to be efficient, sometimes the value is in the experience itself.

Shoutout to for supplying the best quality maple 🍁

If your current approach to food feels all pressure and no pleasure...
.this might be your reminder to bring a little balance back in 🫶🏼

What’s your version of this right now? Lemme know 💬

T x

24/04/2026

We’ve gone from counting calories…
to tracking macros…

to now feeling like we need to optimise every vitamin, mineral and compound…

every. single. day. 🙄

Somewhere along the way, nutrition stopped being supportive… and started feeling like a full-time job 💯

Here’s the reality:

Your body doesn’t need perfection. It needs patterns.

▪ Nutrient intake is built over time, not in a single day
▪ The body stores and regulates many nutrients efficiently
▪ Variety across the week does more for your health than daily optimisation ever will

When you zoom out, that “imperfect” day?
It’s just one data point in a much bigger picture 📸

The constant push to optimise everything isn’t improving outcomes… it’s just increasing pressure 😴

If your every day food feels like a never ending checklist right now... this is your sign to simplify 🤍

T x

17/04/2026

WHOLE FOODS 🤝 SOUL FOODS
Not either/or… you need both.

Whole foods = nourishment

Think: fibre, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals
👉 Supports energy, focus & recovery

Soul foods = satisfaction

Think: flavour, culture, comfort, enjoyment
👉 Supports a healthy relationship with food

When you only eat “good” foods…

You’re left..

❌ still thinking about food
❌ craving more later
❌ stuck in all-or-nothing cycles

When you include both…

✅ meals feel satisfying
✅ energy stays more stable
✅ cravings feel less intense

This isn’t just about consistency on your plate…
It’s about consistentcy across your day, your week & ultimately your life.

Food is fuel AND enjoyment
You’re allowed both 💯

Thoughts?

T x

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