Opti Eats & Optibods Nutrition co

15/03/2026

Fun fact time
Let’s talk fibre…

Fibre is basically the body’s waste remover. Think of it like the internal pooper scooper that sweeps through your digestive system and carries waste out of the body.

When you eat plant foods like vegetables, fruit, whole grains and legumes, that fibre travels through your gut. Your body doesn’t digest it. Instead it bulks things up, keeps the bowel moving and helps push waste along so it actually leaves the body.

Without it, things slow down.

Constipation becomes common.
Bloating becomes common.
Gut bacteria start struggling.
And people start wondering why their stomach feels off all the time.

Now here’s where we are seeing a real problem.

A lot of modern diets are very low in fibre.

Ultra processed foods often have most of the fibre stripped out during manufacturing. So people can eat plenty of calories but almost none of the roughage their gut actually needs.

Then you’ve got diet trends like strict keto and carnivore, where plant foods are heavily restricted or removed completely. That means fibre intake drops right off.

And the bowel notices.

The digestive system was designed to move waste out of the body regularly. Without fibre acting like that internal broom, waste can sit in the gut longer than it should.

Your gut bacteria also rely on fibre as fuel. No fibre means they don’t thrive the way they should.

This doesn’t mean you need to go crazy with bran cereal or fibre supplements. It just means the body works best when real plant foods are part of the diet.

Vegetables
Salads
Whole fruits
Legumes
Whole grains

They provide the fibre that keeps your digestive system doing what it’s meant to do… move waste out of the body properly.

Simple rule.

If nothing is going in that helps sweep the gut out, don’t be surprised when the system starts backing up. 💩

14/03/2026

A lot of people tell me they feel amazing after doing a fast. Less bloated, more energy, stomach feels calm, clearer head, etc.

But, it’s not usually the fasting itself that made you feel better.

It’s the break from the foods that were irritating your system.

When you stop eating for a period of time you also stop eating the things that might be causing inflammation, bloating, fatigue, gut irritation or blood sugar swings. Your body finally gets a little break from dealing with them.

So when you start eating again and go straight back to the same foods… the symptoms come back.

That’s not your body “needing another fast”.

That’s your body telling you something in your regular diet isn’t working for you.

Instead of constantly stopping food altogether, a better approach is learning which foods actually make you feel good and which ones quietly make you feel like crap.

Once you figure that out, you don’t need to keep fasting just to feel normal again.

14/03/2026

French toast with a healthy twist 🤤

This version keeps the flavour but adds balance:
Eggs and cottage cheese for protein
Berries for natural sweetness
A little coconut oil for healthy fats

Quick, simple and actually fuels your body instead of wrecking it.

Proof you can eat good food and still stay on track.

10/03/2026

🥓🥦 Recipe Share – Bacon & Broccoli Soup

This one has been a crowd favourite for a long time and I’ve had quite a few people asking for the recipe lately… so here it is.

Bacon and broccoli might sound like a strange combination to some people, but trust me — the flavour combo is incredible.
The saltiness of the bacon with the sweetness of the broccoli just works.

It’s also one of those meals that is:
✔ quick
✔ simple
✔ high protein
✔ filling

And perfect when you want something warm, comforting and easy.

Per serve:
147 calories
18g protein
5g fat
12g carbs

So it fits nicely into a structured nutrition plan while still tasting like real food — not “diet food”.

Give it a go and let me know what you think!
If you make it, drop a photo in the comments 👇 I love seeing what you’re all cooking.

— Jo

09/03/2026

How many calories are in 1kg of body fat?

Approximately 7,700 calories.

So if someone gains 1kg of body fat in a week, it means they’ve consumed roughly 1,100 calories per day more than their body used during that week.

Let’s put that into a real-life example.

If someone has a metabolic rate of around 2000 calories per day, and their meal plan is set at 1500 calories to create a deficit… but they are gaining 1kg per week, the math tells us something important.

It suggests their actual intake is sitting somewhere around 3100 calories per day.

This isn’t fat shaming.
It’s simply how human biology works.

When a client genuinely doesn’t understand how weight gain is happening, that’s when we go back and dissect the diet together — looking at portion sizes, hidden calories, drinks, snacks, cooking fats, and foods that may be creating an overflow.

Because you can’t change what you don’t understand.

And that’s what I’m here for — to teach you how your body works so you can succeed long term.

— Jo

08/03/2026

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04/03/2026

Trying to build muscle in the gym but also want body fat gone?

Then stop smashing the carbs.

If your goal is fat loss while training, your body already has stored fuel sitting there waiting to be used. That stored fuel is body fat.

When you keep adding starchy carbs like potato, rice and pasta on top of that, your body simply burns those first instead of tapping into the fat you’re trying to lose.

The old myth that you can’t build muscle and lose fat at the same time has been well and truly debunked.

You can absolutely do both.

But it requires giving your body the right signals.

Protein builds the muscle.
Training stimulates the muscle.
Your stored body fat becomes the fuel.

Keep the protein high, keep lifting weights, and stop feeding the system more carbs than it actually needs.

Let your body use what it has already stored.

03/03/2026

Struggling to lose weight even though you’re “doing all the right things”?

Ever wondered if it’s not your willpower… but your metabolism?

Most weight loss plans are templates.
Set calories. Hit macros. Hope for the best.

But bodies aren’t templates.

At Optibods Nutrition Co, I work with your specific metabolism for fat loss.
Your history.
Your hormones.
Your patterns.
Your real life.

You choose the foods you actually like eating.
I balance them properly.

We adjust as your body responds.
We work on habits.
We address emotional eating.
We educate so you understand what’s happening — not just follow instructions blindly.

This isn’t a fad.
It’s structured, personalised nutrition with weekly coaching and counselling support.

12 weeks.
Clear plan.
Real accountability.
No extremes.

Weight loss, made easy.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start working with your body instead of fighting it, message me.

Jo 💚

OptiBods Female-specific weightloss nutrition plans and counselling services

26/02/2026

Some of you may already know, others may be wondering, so I wanted to share this properly.

The cooking side of Opti Eats (the café and meal service) is now permanently closed.

That chapter taught me more than I ever expected.
Cooking thousands of meals and adapting recipes into healthier, lower-calorie versions showed me how much can be changed without sacrificing enjoyment.
It gave me a depth of practical knowledge that no textbook ever could and allowed me to refine my nutrition plan recipes beautifully.

But at my core, my passion has always been working with people.

I’ve moved back to where my heart truly sits, 1:1 nutrition coaching and addiction counselling. Sitting with someone, understanding their relationship with food, their patterns, their history, and helping them rebuild trust with their body is where I do my best work.

This page will slowly evolve with me.
You’ll still see food, recipes and education, but also more insight into nutrition, behaviour, and the real-life side of change.

Thank you to everyone who supported Opti Eats in all its forms.
That chapter mattered.
Now it’s time for the next one.

Jo 🤍