07
Apr
Obesity related conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancers have been identified as risk factors likely to worsen Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections. This has been reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Given the high rates of people being overweight or obese in Australia and around the globe, this means that a […]
28
Nov
Image source: Getty/Mark Metcalfe Toni Watson, better known as “Tones and I” set the ARIA’s alight last night with 4 ARIA awards and an energetic performance of her world hit “Dance Monkey”. But it was her acceptance speech that was not only humble but inspirational. “I’m not into makeup or dresses or typically girly things, […]
07
Nov
Our 10 week online Redefine Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) weight loss program has been approved by participants in a study over 26 weeks, as being acceptable, time-saving, effective and convenient. This study has been published in Australian Psychiatry, Sept 2019. You can read the full study here: Evaluation of an online cognitive behavioural therapy weight loss […]
01
Jan
Do we actually know how much alcohol we are drinking? New Years is a time of merriment, celebration and also perhaps having that extra glass (or bottle) of champagne. Unfortunately, the trouble is that most of us become a bit heavy handed when it comes to pouring a “standard drink”. Unfortunately a few of these […]
21
Nov
What do I want from Santa this year…… that weight gain takes a holiday during the festive season. But despite being a “good girl” during the year, I don’t think Santa is going to give me that. Christmas is without doubt one of my favourite times of the year: extravagant decorations, boppy Christmas tunes in […]
18
Nov
2018 Obesity and Overweight Report card At the end of each year, I usually reflect back and assess how we are doing at “winning the battle of obesity”. But every year, there is the same dreary and bloody outcome. We are not only losing the battle but we are getting completely defeated. Every year, like […]
13
Nov
Are we eating enough fruit and vegetables? Do Australians eat the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables consisting of 2 or more serves of fruits and 5 or more serves of vegetables? What is our scorecard? Are we achieving this? A recent National survey from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that 45% of […]
10
Nov
Do diet soft drinks make you gain weight? As we approach Christmas and New Year, the consumption of sugary sweet drinks start to increase. Work end of year parties, family Christmas parties and get-to-gethers with friends often have tables filled with alcohol, soft drinks and juices. Should we cut our sugar intake down and reach […]
07
Jun
One of the most frustrating misconceptions I address on a weekly basis is notion of “healthy obesity”. I often have patients who come in to see me who say, “ I’m 25 kg overweight but I’m healthy.” Usually they have been sent in by their wives, boyfriends or best friends and they are in denial […]
20
May
The Redefine™ Metabolic Weight Loss Program is a 6 week step by step diet and exercise program combining evidence based weight loss eating and physical activity into a daily weight loss plan. Created by doctors, psychiatrists and physiotherapists the easy to follow program includes daily dietary and exercise plans with up-to-date medical information, recipes, videos and exercise […]