Sustainable weight loss and intuitive eating nutritionist / Mental health/ Plant based. Registered I run an online clinic helping clients find food freedom.
Hi, I'm Elizabeth your sustainable weight loss and intuitive eating nutritionist.
16/02/2026
Women’s hormones aren’t just about periods, they influence mood, energy, sleep, and stress resilience at every stage of life.
- Cortisol spikes during chronic stress, leaving you anxious and drained.
- Estrogen and progesterone fluctuations, whether during PMS, perimenopause, or PCOS, can amplify worry, irritability, and overwhelm.
- Thyroid and adrenal hormones quietly affect focus, motivation, and energy levels.
Burnout isn’t just in your mind, it’s biochemical.
Understanding your hormone patterns can help you manage stress, improve mood, and protect your long-term health.
Want to take control before burnout hits? Book a consultation and let’s create a stress smart, hormone balanced plan just for you.
08/02/2026
Avoiding a decision feels easier in the moment but it’s rarely neutral.
When nutrition is left in the “I’ll sort it out later” basket, it sits in the background.
It weighs on you.
It drains energy.
And it quietly delays progress you could already be making.
Most people don’t hesitate to outsource things they could do themselves.
You can wash your own car.
You can do your own manicure.
But you pay because the result is better and it frees your time and mental space.
Health is no different.
Except the return on investment is far greater.
Better energy.
Improved digestion and mood.
Clearer thinking.
Prevention instead of repair.
Trying to do it all alone often keeps people stuck in the same place for years, not because they lack discipline, but because they lack structure and guidance.
Nutrition is foundational. When it’s supported properly, everything else becomes easier.
If this has been sitting in the back of your mind, consider this your nudge.
It may be time for a nutrition check-up.
Appointments are open.
04/02/2026
Dinner in 15 minutes? Yes, please.
Butter beans, asparagus and braised leeks | Save 👇.
Some meals are just must haves in your recipe box. On days when you have zero energy to cook, this one’s done in 15 minutes with minimal effort and minimal mess.
1 leek
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 bunch asparagus, cut into 3-4 cm pieces
1 cup vegetable stock
1 lemon juiced
2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
1 can butter beans, drained
1 tbsp butter, optional
sea salt and pepper
+ Trim the leek (green leaves + roots) and halve lengthwise.
+ Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear leek halves until golden. Set aside.
+ In the same pan, sear asparagus. Add stock + half the lemon juice.
+ Return leeks, add oregano, butter (if using), butter beans, and a generous pinch of black pepper. Cover, simmer 10 min.
+ Remove lid, simmer 2 more minutes. Turn off heat.
+ Remove the leeks and chop into pieces of about 2-3 cm.
+ Add the remaining lemon juice. Season to taste.
+ Serve as is, over rice, or with sourdough
Simple. Quick. Delicious. Weekday cooking can’t get much easier.
02/02/2026
Think about someone you love.
A child. A partner. A close friend.
You plan ahead for them.
You organise meals.
You make sure they get to their activities.
You speak to them with patience when they make a mistake.
This isn’t accidental, it’s care.
Now look at how you treat yourself.
Skipped meals.
Reactive eating.
Harsh self talk when you’re tired or overwhelmed.
Your own health pushed to “later”.
Good nutrition isn’t just about food.
It’s about consistency, compassion, and having systems that support you - the same way you do for others.
If you wouldn’t expect someone you love to run on empty, why are you?
This year might be the year to extend that same level of care to yourself.
If you need support doing that in a practical, sustainable way, consultations are open.
29/01/2026
Simple food that supports your gut, your mood, and your energy.
Leeks are prebiotics, fibres that feed beneficial gut bacteria. Those bacteria influence digestion, mood, energy, and stress response.
You don’t need complicated meals.
Stressing about perfection does more harm than good. consistent, balanced food supports your gut far more.
Leeks & Baby Spinach Bowl | Serves 2
Ingredients
• 1 large leek, sliced (white part for cooking, dark green saved for dressing)
• 200g baby spinach, roughly chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Handful green olives, sliced
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 jar mackerel (or protein of choice)
Method
1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil on medium-low. Add leeks (white part) + garlic. Cook gently 7–8 mins until soft (add a splash of water if needed).
2. Add spinach and cook until just wilted.
3. Mix remaining oil, vinegar, olives, parsley, dark green leek tops, salt + pepper.
4. Toss dressing through leeks + spinach.
5. Serve over rice with mackerel. Finish with lemon if you like.
Save this for a simple, gut-supportive meal you’ll actually make.
26/01/2026
Overeating isn’t about lack of willpower.
It’s communication.
Your body is trying to feel comfort, safety, fullness, connection - quickly.
The craving.
The urge.
The loss of control.
This is your nervous system self regulating the only way it currently knows how.
Not because you’re broken, but because the system is stuck in survival mode.
Food becomes the fastest, most reliable way to soothe.
The solution isn’t more restriction or discipline.
It’s rewiring the pattern so eating comes from alignment, not urgency.
In my online program, A Course in Normal Eating, I help you:
• break the binge restrict cycle
• calm the nervous system
• rebuild trust with hunger, fullness and emotions
• eat without shame, guilt or desperation.
This work lightens both the mind and the body.
Not by controlling food, but by learning to live in harmony and balance with yourself.
Link in the comments or send me a DM for details.
18/01/2026
Your nervous system is stuck in survival mode.
Fatigue that won’t lift. Cravings, overeating, or loss of appetite. Brain fog. Anxiety. Irritability.
This isn’t failure. It’s your body protecting you.
You can’t push your way out, nutrition is safety, and supporting your system is the first step to restoring balance.
In my consultations, we take a holistic approach:
• Nourishing your body with grounding, supportive nutrition
• Restoring nervous system regulation
• Addressing stress, mindset, and lifestyle patterns
• Rebuilding energy, resilience, and day-to-day balance
🔗 Read the full blog via the link in the comments.
✨ Consultations are open if you’re ready to stop pushing and start properly supporting your body, personalised guidance is available
12/01/2026
That extra dessert at a party won’t matter in 12 months. The workout you skipped today won’t matter in a few months.
What does matter is what your body is exposed to most of the time.
Consistent nourishment.
Stable blood sugar.
Adequate protein, fibre, minerals.
A nervous system that isn’t constantly running on stress hormones
If your energy, hormones, digestion, or relationship with food feel stuck, it’s not about fixing a single incident.
It’s about understanding what’s driving your patterns and changing them properly.
To support this, I offer a consultation value pack:• 1 initial consultation • 3 follow-up consultations
This structure allows us to assess, implement, refine, and stabilise, rather than giving you one off advice that doesn’t last.
If you’re ready to build routines that support your health long term, check out the value pack of consultations on my website or send me a DM for info.
07/01/2026
This year it’s about letting go of pushing, control, forcing, and urgency.
This isn’t the season for restriction.
It’s the season for nourishment and peace.
I know some people feel highly motivated with health goals right now.
And others feel depleted, low energy, overwhelmed, unsure where to start.
Wherever you’re at, you don’t need to force yourself into change.
You need support that meets you where you are.
Sometimes that looks like simple, nourishing meals that don’t require thinking.
Sometimes it’s weight concerns where hormones aren’t cooperating eg perimenopause, PCOS, PMS.
Sometimes it’s brain fog, stress, or anxiety.
Whatever it is, you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to support you.
Easy Veggie Egg Bake (Use What You Have)
Eggs
Leftover pumpkin
Red onion
Broccoli
Capsicum
Dried Italian herbs
Salt & pepper
Whisk eggs, fold through veggies and herbs, season well.
Bake until just set and lightly golden.
Simple. Nourishing. No pressure.
If you’d like support that feels calm, practical, and tailored to you, you’re welcome to connect with me.
Appointments and resources are available via the link on my website.
Current promo new year offer, $20 off my value package, send me a DM for the coupon (valid for use before Jan 12, 2026).
06/01/2026
Perimenopause can affect metabolism, cravings, mood, sleep, and weight. But nutrition can help.
Here’s how to support your body:
-Include protein like chicken, lentils, or tofu to stay full and preserve muscle
- Eat fibre-rich foods like oats, beans, and veggies to stabilise blood sugar
- Add phytoestrogens like flaxseeds, soy, or chickpeas to ease hot flushes
- Incorporate omega-3s like walnuts, chia seeds, or fatty fish for brain and mood support
-Don’t forget calcium & vitamin D from yogurt, leafy greens, or fortified plant milks for bones
Small, consistent changes make a big difference.
Book an appointment or contact me today for a personalised plan for your perimenopause journey.
30/12/2025
Losing weight doesn’t fix the underlying issues. Real change comes from addressing the root causes of why the weight appeared.
Here’s how I can help:
✨ 1:1 Consultations - Personalised support to uncover your unique needs and create a health protocol tailored to your body, lifestyle, and goals.
✨ The Healthy Detox, 6 Week Program. A structured, holistic reset for all organs—not just the liver or gut. Restore energy, balance hormones, and return to the basics of proper nutrition.
✨ Binge & Emotional Eating Program (Self-Paced, Online). Identify triggers behind emotional and binge eating. Learn practical strategies to take control of food, reduce guilt and anxiety, and build a healthier relationship with eating.
Stop chasing numbers. Start addressing the real causes.
DM me or visit my website to find the program that fits your needs.
22/12/2025
There are many elements to good health.
Nutrition matters. Sleep matters. Regulation matters.
But joy matters too.
When food feels noisy, when eating becomes emotional or compulsive, it’s often an attempt to self soothe a nervous system that’s under stimulated, overwhelmed, or quietly unfulfilled.
Food becomes a stand in.A way to feel comforted. A way to feel something. A way to avoid the harder truth, that life feels flat, disconnected, or lacking meaning right now.
Joy isn’t found in the big milestones. Not the holiday, the car, or the “once things settle down” fantasy.
It’s built in small, ordinary moments:
– a satisfying meal
– a good book
– sunlight on your skin
– time by the water
– laughter with people who feel safe
Expectations drain joy fast. When happiness is outsourced, to other people or outcomes, disappointment follows.
Instead, ask yourself: What gives me small moments of genuine pleasure? And then create more of that, intentionally.
These moments matter.
They influence your hormones, your nervous system, your relationship with food, and how resilient you feel in your day.
Health isn’t just about what you remove.
It’s also about what you allow in.
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Hi, I'm Elizabeth! I’m a clinical nutritionist, personal trainer and a pilates instructor (mat & reformer). The knowledge of all fields synergistically create a life of longevity and wellbeing for my clients. Most people know what personal training and pilates involves, but is nutritional medicine?
Nutritional medicine is a holistic approach, but deeply science based, to the interactions between our bodies, nutrition and the environment. All humans are unique in terms of biochemistry, metabolism, anatomy and genetics and each person should be treated as such. Many health conditions can be traced back to a nutritional deficiency. A deficiency can be due to farming methods, poor soil quality, drugs (prescription and recreational), toxins in our environment (cosmetics, household cleaners, pollution), food processing, digestive issues and poor food choices. We live in a world full of toxins and our food supply has suffered, it is no wonder we are feeling it through ill health mentally, emotionally and physically. Nutritional Medicine asks the questions, “Why do you have this problem in the first place?” and “What can we do to restore function?”. It is about finding out the root cause and not just covering up the symptoms. Food is used as medicine as well as lifestyle changes. My particular areas of interest include:
Gut health: IBS, SIBO, Candida, Leaky Gut, Constipation, Bloating plus a many more.
Diet and Mental Health: Depression, Anxiety, Disordered Eating & Body Image, Post Natal Depression, Behaviour problems, Stress Management, Addiction, Memory Concerns and more.
Musculoskeletal health and pain management: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Migraine, PMS and more.
Plant based and vegan nutrition.
In addition to health, I’m a lover of nature, I love the sun and I love the moon :) Nature is magic! I also enjoy writing and you’ll always find me learning something new. I’m an advocate of kindness, and the simple things in life.
If you're interested in healing naturally, balancing your body chemistry, and restoring your health instead of just addressing symptoms, then you're on the right page. Please contact me to book in or for any questions regardnig my services.
Locations:
Personal Training & Pilates - Five Dock & Concord
Nutritional Medicine Consultations - Five Dock, Concord & Online Consults (Australia wide)
