November 28, 2016
Due to the popularity of the recent post on mindset by the lovely Annette Tonkin from Mind & Body Consultancy, we’ve brought her back to impart some more wisdom! This week Annette talks to us about self-talk and how we […]
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If you're after advice for a specific stage in your journey or on a specific topic click on the tab button below to sort the posts and find what you're after.November 17, 2016
My latest FB Live video discussing the pre-op Optifast phase that you’ll need to do before your sleeve gastrectomy. In this video I talk about: What Optifast is Why you need to do it What you can and can’t eat What a […]
November 14, 2016
I know I know… The pre-op Optifast phase is not fun… But it is necessary! Some people really like the Optifast shakes, soups and bars, but lots of you it seems, absolutely hate them. And I know that makes the […]
November 10, 2016
My latest FB Live video discussing my top tips for eating out after sleeve gastrectomy. In this one I talk about: Where to eat What to order Getting the timing right How to manage alcohol when you can’t eat and drink […]
November 2, 2016
After surgery your stomach will be very swollen and you won’t be very hungry at all. The focus at this stage is on healing and adjusting to the surgery rather than losing weight. You will be required to follow […]
November 2, 2016
My latest FB Live video discussing my top tips for eating well after sleeve gastrectomy. In this one I talk about: How to eat so you feel more comfortable Managing eating out Eating to a hunger scale Letting your eyes catch […]
October 31, 2016
I’ve spent years working out delicious, easy and healthy lunch options with my clients and I want to pass them on to you. The criteria for these lunch ideas is minimal fuss, good quality and most importantly – a portion […]
October 31, 2016
Hair loss after gastric sleeve is a common concern and something I often get asked about both before and after surgery. Not everyone will experience hair loss but it is quite common. So why does hair loss happen? Hair loss is […]
October 26, 2016
My latest FB Live video discussing life after sleeve gastrectomy. In this one I talk about: The portion size you can eat The types of foods you should be choosing Some of the eating habits you’ll need to adopt Please […]
October 23, 2016
So often I have clients say things to me like ‘I know I’m thin but I still see myself as a big person’ or ‘I still haven’t worked out that I can walk through smaller spaces’ or ‘I still go […]
October 16, 2016
The pre-op diet for a sleeve gastrectomy is important as it reduces the fat around your organs and reduces the size of your liver, making the surgery easier, quicker & reducing the risk. As your stomach sits behind your liver, your surgeon […]
October 9, 2016
I hear it every day. “I’m regular. Why do I need to take the fibre supplement?” We don’t just ask you to take it for the fun of it. There is a very important reason! Fibre is essential for gut health […]