The Lifestyle Clinic

Anyone that knows me knows that I’m an avid reader. It’s not uncommon for me to read one book a week, and that’s been the case for years! But it’s not novels I read! Most books I read nowadays is about Diabetes, weight loss and psychology! I cannot get enough of them, there is so much knowledge out ...

Having been running weight loss and diabetes remission clinics since 2018 there are a few mistakes that I see people making time and time again.

In this article I’m going to highlight one of them with the intent of raising awareness, which I hope in turn will lead to positive action.

Because one t...

We’re all familiar with the feeling that hunger gives us. Hunger is there to serve a specific purpose – it’s there to stimulate us to eat. However, living like we do in the western world, hunger can bring about over-eating and as a result health problems. We’re going to uncover the different trig...

The term "sugar rollercoaster" refers to the fluctuating cycle of blood sugar levels that occurs after consuming foods high in sugar or refined carbohydrates. This rollercoaster ride can wreak havoc on your body's energy levels, mood, and overall well-being. So many of us are on the sugar rollercoas...

Food is more than just nourishment for our bodies; it often holds deep emotional significance. Many of us have experienced turning to food for comfort, stress relief, or even as a way to celebrate. This phenomenon is known as emotional eating, and while it's a common response to our feelings, it can...

For years, dietary fats have received a bad rap, often being blamed for various health issues, including heart disease and obesity. However, recent research has shed new light on the subject, revealing that not all fats are created equal and that some fats are essential for our health. In this blog,...

Sugar addiction is real. We may joke about it, and think of ourselves or others as weak if we cannot resist sugar, but sugar addictions is a serious problem. It can and will lead to health problems, being overweight or obese, or type 2 Diabetes for example. Not everyone with these conditions are sug...

When embarking on a weight loss journey, many factors come into play, as a clinic we have placed significant emphasis on lowering the carbohydrates as a weight loss tool. But what role has protein got to play? Can altering the amount of protein we consume each day accelerate weight loss even further...

While individual health coaching offers remarkable benefits, the emergence of group health coaching has brought a new dimension to the field. We have adopted this method since the start of the clinic and continue to see the power of collective support, shared experiences, and peer accountability has...

This is a question we get asked a lot. So many women find that they gain weight after the menopause and find it harder than ever before to lose that weight. In this article we'll explore the reasons behind that shift and what can be done about it.

Menopause, a natural phase in a woman's life, bring...

When it comes to weight loss, many factors come into play, including diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices. However, there's a hidden player that lives within us that we are only now starting to understand. Tiny little bacteria that can significantly impact our weight and overall well-being—the gut ...

In this article we forget all about counting calories and focus on carbohydrates. We therefore focus on the exact foods that impact the blood sugars. I get asked about this frequently because once you start delving in to detail; it can get confusing!

The first step is to know how many carbohydrates...