09/03/2026
I didn’t always live the lifestyle I coach today.
For those who don’t know me yet, I’m Jules.
Qualified chef, nutritionist, health & wellness coach, owner of SA Body Analysis & Nutrition (Saba), and just another human fumbling through life like everyone else. 😊
In my time before Saba, I spent years working in the food & wine industry. Kitchens, vineyards and wineries across multiple countries.
As many people would know, life in that industry means long hours, high stress and constant exhaustion.
The food and wine was incredible. I had some truly mind-blowing experiences.
But the majority of my choices around food and alcohol weren’t sustainable. My lifestyle balance was completely off.
A lot of it was about mastering my craft through experimentation and creativity. Cooking and eating incredible produce from all over the world without really thinking about how it affected my own health.
Honestly, I gave zero f% about my health.
Alcohol was also a big part of my routine.
It didn’t matter what time I finished work. A drink felt like the way to “switch off”, de-stress and get some sleep.
At the time it didn’t feel like a habit. It just felt like “normal life”.
But that’s the thing about routines. They sneak up on you & stick.
You repeat something often enough and suddenly it’s just what you do. It becomes part of your identity.
Changing those patterns takes time.
A lot of time.
Years.
Not weeks. Not overnight.
And it’s friggin’ messy.
Which is why when people struggle to change habits around food, alcohol, or lifestyle, I completely get it.
Changing habits isn’t about willpower. It’s about recognising the routines we’ve built & slowly changing the pattern.
That’s exactly what this week’s newsletter is about. The habits and routines we fall into without even realising. Keep an eye out for it in your inbox.
If you’re struggling to find balance between your health goals and your lifestyle routine, or feel like nothing is working despite your efforts, I offer one-to-one coaching. I only work with a small number of clients so I can give each person proper time and attention. If this sounds like something that could help you, reach out. 🫶🏼