The O*esity Sham-Demic
It’s been a long time between posts, as like many of us I have been flat out like a lizard drinking since COVID19 hit. The chaos of the past year has totally brought home the fact that experiencing an actual pandemic is COMPLETELY different to the manufactured...
Pandemic Panic: Your Psychological First Aid Kit
I’ve made good use of sleepless nights to put together a 6-step Pandemic-Panic Psychological First Aid kit for you. It’s easy to forget our psychological well-being when we’re busy just trying to get through each day, but a little attention and self-care can make a huge difference, and YOU are a precious resource!
Anti-Diet Meal Planning
As school has resumed and an endless term looms, I have asked our intrepid anti-diet dietitian and UNTRAPPED guide Susan Williams from Zest Nutrition to write a guest post on how to combine intuitive eating with running a family! Thank you and over to you Susan for...
Misunderstanding or Misrepresentation? The Fast Track Team Bite Back
** epic post warning - in which I discuss teenage “O” research I’d usually start with “Happy New Year”, but it doesn’t feel right. These horrendous bushfires have devastated so many Australian communities, and it’s not over yet. My heart goes out to everyone across...
Fast Track Trial Wins & Other Amazing News
As 2019 gallops towards the finish line, I’m bursting with news to share with you! Back in September, I blogged about WW, who were using research published by the Fast Track team to justify their awful kiddie weight loss app. The Fast Trackers’ meta-analysis alleged...
Where’s the Black Box Warning On Weight Loss Surgery?
In Australia, the weight loss surgery industry is booming. Over a 10 year period, the total number of operations has more than doubled - from 9300 in 2005 to 22,700 in 2015. And these surgeries are definitely targeting women - although “obesity” rates are pretty much...