FFS It’s Not “Healthy At Any Size”
Recently I appeared on SBS’ Insight, talking about emotional eating. During the show, that old chestnut “... but can you really be healthy at any size?” was posed, and infuriatingly, my response was edited out. Instead, they asked Phillipa Hay, a psychiatrist whose...
The Shadowy Figures Behind Dentalslim
Life in the age of COVID has felt increasingly dystopian, and the weight loss industry is apparently embracing this theme, with the launch of “Dentalslim”, a heinous dental contraption, ostensibly an “improvement” on the good old days of jaw wiring. The Dentalslim...
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...
