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https://www.instagram.com/food.behaviour.nutritionist?igsh=MWg5dWlqZG11ZGc5ag== Whether you’re seeking help with nutrition education, food behaviour therapy, weight management or food strategy support each client is individually evaluated and provided with a evidence-based and comprehensive custom program with food recommendations based on their energy needs.

21/03/2026

You don’t need another diet to feel better in your body 🙅‍♀️

Here’s what actually works 💪

• Eat enough — under-fuelling is the fastest way to drain energy and disrupt your metabolism
• Build meals with simple foundations — protein, carbs, fats and fibre at most meals to stabilise blood sugar
• Drop the “all or nothing” BS — sustainability beats perfection every time

• Normalise all foods — removing restriction reduces overthinking, cravings and binge cycles
• Prioritise sleep and nervous system regulation these both have a direct impact on energy availability and weight stability

Finding a "set weight" isn’t forced.. it’s the byproduct of meeting your body’s needs over a period of time 🤍

No extremes. No cutting out food groups. No starting again on Monday.

Energy regulation first, everything else follows 💯

T x

19/03/2026

After a structured week, the shift in routine can feel really overwhelming.

Especially if your week looks like being ‘good’, controlled, or restrictive…

More times than not, its this behaviour that leads to overeating or bingeing on the weekend 💯

Your weekend reminder that real progress comes from what you do over time — not just the weekend!

Let me know if this resonates 👇 🤍

T x

Let me reintroduce myself… it’s been a minute, and with so many new faces here, welcome! 👋I’m Teagan (T for short) .. I'...
13/03/2026

Let me reintroduce myself… it’s been a minute, and with so many new faces here, welcome! 👋

I’m Teagan (T for short) ..

I'm a degree qualified nutritionist (MNutr) who has worked across the sport, health and nutrition industries for 15+ years.

I’m based in Melbourne, Australia, but spent a short chapter living in Pennsylvania, USA during college, which honestly sparked my love for travel and new experiences ✈️

Outside of me juggling Nutrition & working Fulltime, you’ll usually find me being Mama to my 3 kids, wife, and fur mama 🐶, planning our next family adventure 🌏 enjoying good food 🍐🥥🍋‍🟩🥑 or moving my body in ways that feel good 🚶‍♀️🏋‍♀️🤸‍♀️

The past year has brought a different kind of journey for me.

After a knee reconstruction, I’ve been navigating rehab and learning the importance of rest, recuperation and recovery! 🏀

I’m passionate about food behaviour, nutrition education, and helping people find sustainable energy through food and lifestyle habits that actually work when leading a busy life 💯

If you’re interested in...

💥Diet-free living
💥Sustainable energy
💥Building a healthier relationship with food..

You’re in the right place.

Thanks for being here 🤍

T x

12/03/2026

1. Prioritise Micronutrient-Dense Foods

Recovery requires more than calories. Focus on whole foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants..
.think leafy greens, berries, quality proteins, and healthy fats, to reduce inflammation and support cellular repair.

2. Hydrate with Intention

Hydration directly impacts strength, endurance, and mental clarity. Maintain consistent fluid intake throughout the day and replenish electrolytes when training intensity increases.

3. Optimise Nutrient Timing
Fuel strategically around your workouts. Carbohydrates before training support performance; protein and carbs post-session accelerate muscle repair and glycogen restoration.

Pssstt... this one is only important if you have a training goal or competition

4. Program Active Recovery

Incorporate low-intensity movement. Active recovery enhances circulation & reduces soreness.

5. Manage Stress

Chronic stress impairs recovery and only increases fatigue. Build in intentional decompression such as:

💥Breathwork,
💥Stretching,
💥Journaling,
💥Quiet time

All in all doing even 1 of these things allows you to regulate your nervous system AND sustain long-term performance ✅️

T x

06/03/2026

I'm not difficult. Just dont let me undereat 😂

T x

03/03/2026

1️⃣Fueling your body is not weakness.

Under-eating is often disguised as discipline..

It’s not.

Sustainable performance... physically, mentally, emotionally, actually requires adequate food.

When I started eating enough, my strength improved, my focus sharpened, and my consistency stuck.

2️⃣Rest is productive.

Overtraining is often applauded. Recovery rarely is.

But adaptation happens during recovery, not exhaustion. Strategic rest is what allows growth, resilience, and long-term progress.

Burnout is not a badge of honor 🚩

If you’re navigating a similar journey, know this: food optimisation is not about doing more, it’s about doing what works.

Sustainable habits will outperform extremes every.single.time.

Your future self will thank you! 💯

T x

01/03/2026

If your eating style depends on constant willpower or feels like a battle, it’s operating on a fragile foundation.

Sustainable nutrition is built on systems that integrate into your lifestyle—not strategies that compete with it.

When your approach:

• Supports your energy
• Fits your schedule
• Allows flexibility
• Reduces decision fatigue

…you learn to create sustainability.

Sustainability drives consistency.

Thoughts?

T x

25/02/2026

I used to think low energy was just part of being busy.

It wasn’t. It was underfueling, under-recovering, and overextending.

The shift I made wasn’t dramatic...

Here are the 10 small habits I keep because I refuse to live with lack luster energy:

1️⃣I eat within an hour of waking up. Fuel first.

2️⃣I prioritise fibre. Stability over spikes.

3️⃣I don’t skip meals because I’m busy. Busy doesn’t need to mean depleted.

4️⃣I hydrate before caffeine. Water earns first position always.

5️⃣I grocery shop with intention. Preparation prevents any compromise.

6️⃣I don’t wait until I’m starving to eat. I fuel proactively, not reactively & when I am hungry not what the clock says.

7️⃣Daily movement. Moving my body actually protects my energy.

8️⃣I go outside. Sunlight resets everything.

9️⃣I protect my sleep like a performance metric.. because it is 😝

🔟I stopped glorifying running on empty. Exhaustion isn’t ambition.💯

These aren’t extreme habits. They’re foundational ones.

Happy feasting always,

T x

23/02/2026

1️⃣Chronic Under-Eating Disguised as “Clean Eating”

When someone consistently:

• Skips meals
• Eats very small portions
• Avoids entire food groups without medical necessity
• Labels foods as “good” or “bad”
…it’s often framed as discipline or wellness.

From a nutrition standpoint, this can signal:

• Energy deficiency
• Hormonal disruption
• Slowed metabolism
• Elevated cortisol
• Disordered eating patterns

2️⃣Severe Nutrient Gaps in Otherwise “Normal” Diets

Many people eat three meals a day and assume they’re covered. But when you actually audit intake through a process like nutritional analysis... you’ll often see:

• 5–10g protein at breakfast
• Minimal fibre (under 15-20g daily)

This creates:

• Blood sugar volatility
• Energy crashes
• Poor satiety
• Long-term metabolic strain

It’s subtle, which is why it flies under the radar. But nutrient density, not just calorie count, drives physiological stability 💯

3️⃣Normalising Digestive Distress
Statements like:

• “I’m always bloated.”
• “I only go every few days.”
• “Heartburn is just part of life.”

These are signals.

Chronic GI discomfort may indicate:

• Low fibre diversity
• Poor hydration
• Food intolerances
• Stress-mediated gut dysfunction

Have you experienced any of these before?

T x

21/02/2026

Regulating your energy > chasing cravings.

Cravings are signals. But..
.When you prioritise..

💥sleep
💥hydration
💥balanced meals
💥movement
💥and stress management..

You learn to stabilise your baseline and make decisions intentionally 🫶

If you want the pancakes, EAT THEM! Not eating them will only make you want them more 🍴

The pancakes give you a hit of energy - while also satisfying the mental hunger that contributes to cravings in the first place 💯

T x

17/02/2026

The negotiations.
The “Should I?”
The “I shouldn’t have.”
The “I’ll be better tomorrow.”

That mental tab staying open all dayyyyyy.

When food takes up this much brain space, it’s no longer just nutrition — it’s psychological stress!

And that stress drains energy, focus, and emotional capacity 😴

You’re not tired because you ate pasta.
You’re tired because you’re managing food like it’s a full-time performance review.

Sustainable nutrition isn’t just about macros and meal plans.

✅️It’s about reducing the food noise.
✅️Building trust.
✅️Creating patterns that don’t require constant control.

If food feels like a mental battle, that’s not lack of willpower. That’s a signal that your approach needs to change 💯

You deserve a food strategy that supports your body and frees up your brain.

Drop 🤍 in the comments if you can relate!

Happy feasting always,

T x

14/02/2026

Let’s talk about it.
Undereating doesn’t just affect weight or hunger..

It directly disrupts energy regulation, sleep, and the body’s ability to truly rest.

When the body isn’t getting enough fuel, it interprets that as stress. Cortisol rises, blood sugar becomes harder to manage, and the nervous system stays in a "semi-activated" state.

That’s why “I’m tired but wired” is sooooo common.

Over time, chronic undereating can show up as:

❌️poor sleep quality
❌️frequent waking
❌️difficulty falling asleep
❌️brain fog
❌️low mood
❌️a reduced capacity to handle everyday stress.

Rest stops being restorative because the body is focused on survival, not on recovery.

Adequate nutrition is an absolute prerequisite for regulation 💯

T x

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