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 […]
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 […]
20
May
What is the buzz about all these superfoods? Blueberries, broccoli, kale and cabbage. Is this just a “fad” or the latest dietary gimmick to “suck” us like sheep? There are tremendous truths about eating “coloured” foods. They don’t just look pretty on a plate, but they can make us “pretty” on the inside as well. […]
18
Oct
“If we don’t put aside our enmities and band together, we will die. And then it doesn’t matter whose skeleton sits on the Iron Throne” – Jon Snow Just like in the Great War against the White Walkers, the long and hard battle against obesity is not going well. Just take any stat against global and […]
06
Oct
Curry is a perfect way to give soup that extra zing especially in winter. Turmeric, one of the key components of curry powder has been weakly associated with improvements to your immune system, arthritis, heart health, cancers and Alzheimer’s Disease. This is a nutritious, flavoursome lunch that is full of health and taste. Time taken […]