Amanda Mannes - Wellness Coach & Accredited Practising Dietitian

01/12/2025

If you’re taking any weight loss injections, please read this! Please seek help if you need it.

⚠️ Product warnings updated for GLP-1 RA class⚠️

*Content advice – this post contains reference to su***de*

We have updated the product warnings for GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists for two separate safety issues.

This relatively new and high-profile class of medicines is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and/or obesity.

Medicines in the GLP-1 RA class currently marketed in Australia are:
• Ozempic (semaglutide)
• Wegovy (semaglutide)
• Saxenda (liraglutide)
• Trulicity (dulaglutide)
• Mounjaro (tirzepatide)

1. Potential risk of suicidal thoughts
Product warnings across the GLP-1 RA class of medicines have been aligned to ensure consistent information regarding the potential risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviours.

The updates follow investigations by TGA and other international regulators.

Patients taking any of these medicines should tell their health professional if they experience new or worsening depression, suicidal thoughts or any unusual changes in mood or behaviour.

If you or anyone you know needs help, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

2. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and contraception
Our investigation into the potential for reduced effectiveness of oral contraception when first taking or increasing the dose of Mounjaro (tirzepatide) has found that this association could not be ruled out.

As a precautionary measure, the product warnings for tirzepatide have been updated to include further advice for patients using oral contraceptives. Patients taking tirzepatide are advised to switch to a non-oral contraceptive or add a barrier method of contraception for 4 weeks after first taking the medicine and for 4 weeks after each increase in the dose.

None of the GLP-1 RAs should be used during pregnancy and individuals of childbearing potential are advised to use effective contraception during treatment with a GLP-1 RA.

Read more: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/safety-monitoring-and-information/safety-alerts/product-warnings-updated-glp-1-ra-class

29/09/2024

28/01/2024

https://www.sagewomenshealth.com/tame-your-menopause

How to Increase Energy, Lose Weight and Clear Brain Fog in Menopause “How to Increase Energy, Lose Weight and Clear Brain Fog in Menopause” went live on 22 January, 2024 and focused on simple, practical ways to reduce inflammation and balance hormones so you can protect your heart, reduce brain ...

23/01/2024

Talking about links with inflammation and all the problems women face after 40 with Check out the live replay here! https://youtu.be/A4ty57XuSCc?si=H6ltH2ffEFp9wkgS

16/01/2024

Click on this link to find out more details on my upcoming program brought to you in partnership with Sage Women Health or go to www.sagewomenshealth.com/tame-your-menopause

19/12/2023

3 simple things that might stop you feeling crap this Christmas. Find out what they are here.

The average person consumes 6,000 calories on average on Christmas Day! This is 3 times our usual intake and can play havoc with our body.

20/10/2023

Is Chronic Inflammation causing your fatigue, bloat and brain fog?

Check out my blog post and don't forget to leave me a comment at the bottom of my blog.

Inflammation is more than sore joints. It causes fatigue, gut issues, brainfog and more! Find out if you have it & what you can do about it

12/10/2023

Check out a recent blog I wrote for Sage Women’s Health.

Can a high protein intake help you lose weight rather than gain weight during menopause?

19/09/2023

It’s doesn’t really matter how many McDonalds open, your health is 100% your responsibility. It comes down to you to make better choices for youself.

I love empowering people to make this better choice but I also believe no one is perfect, we can only do the best we can.

Sharing the message with the Area News. Check out what what I had to say.

Ms Mannes also wants to see more dietitians based in the MIA.

12/09/2023

I am very excited that the pilot program for my 3 Day RESET is going live in a couple of days.

All the benefit of the 3 day RESET usually do with clients, with the added benefit of community support.

PM me if you want info include pilot. I am only opening up 12 spots and 4 are gone!

As it is a pilot, you will get access to the program at a discounted rate (because you guys will help me get the bugs out of the system, while you get to feel amazing!!

If you really want to make change, I am sure you can commit to 3 days!!

25/08/2023

Hormone expression effects more than weight or hunger, it effects our personality too. Much of this is in place even before we are born. I love how understanding our biologically more helps me provide the most personal nutrition and lifestyle ever for you as an individual. Thanks Precision Health Alliance for all the insights over the past 12 months.

The likelihood of you being more action oriented, competitive, an elite athlete and, for men, a higher s***m count with greater⁠ reproductive success, is found at the tip of your fingers...⁠ ⁠ With your ring finger being longer than your index finger, to be specific.

Determined before you are born.

The 2D:4D ratio (i.e. index = 2nd Digit/Ring finger = 4th Digit) is the result of your exposure to testosterone when you were an embryo.

The levels of 'T' doesn't just change the length of your fingers and alter your s*x organ function, but it also influences your behavior as described above.⁠ ⁠ For those with a shorter ring and longer index finger, this is correlated with more maternal tendencies and less aggression.⁠ ⁠

What happens in utero changes the development of your body. These same hormonal influences relate to health and behavioral outcomes. Your body is one big system, and so much is already written before you had a say!⁠ ⁠

However, what you do with it is completely up to you!

Which finger is longer for you?