Your Vitality Nutrition

28/04/2026

I got my PCOS diagnosis over 20 years ago. I’d had a couple of years of not falling pregnant in a previous relationship. But by 32 it was time to get serious. When the fertility specialist told me I would need fertility treatment to get pregnant, I got curious.

I started researching why PCOS happens and the role of blood sugar and insulin resistance in hormone regulation. I learned that insulin resistance, which is incredibly common with PCOS, disrupts ovulation and hormone balance in ways that most women are never told about. And it responds really well to targeted nutrition changes.

I knew that a band aid solution would not be enough for me. And it all fit with the unhealthy way I ate for many of those previous 3 decades, with my stress levels.

Everything started to make sense. I often went months at a time without a period. My hormones were a mess, but they were only the messenger.

So I implemented what I learned. I focused on managing my blood sugar, reducing inflammation, and nourishing my body properly for the first time. I did this for 3-4 months consistently. When we decided to try, I fell pregnant straight away.
That was over 17 years ago. And it is one of the reasons I care so deeply about getting to the root cause of what is going on in your body, rather than just managing symptoms.

Because when you start to heal in one area, it tends to create a ripple effect into others. Hormones. Energy. Mood. Metabolism. It is all connected.

I specialise in helping women understand what their body is actually asking for.

And sometimes, the results go way beyond what anyone expected.

If you’re curious about what might be going on for you, a discovery call is a great place to start. Link in bio.

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24/04/2026

Protein is the building block of your energy, your mood, your hormones, your focus, and your metabolism. Every single day. Starting with breakfast.

Most women I see in clinic are starting their day with toast, fruit, or nothing at all, and then wondering why they are crashing by 10am, craving sugar after lunch, and running on empty by 3pm.

Your body needs protein first thing to stabilise blood sugar, support neurotransmitter production, and give your metabolism something to actually work with.

Every day.
Not sure where to start? My free 7 day guide to feeling better the easy way walks you through the foundations, including what a protein focused breakfast actually looks like in real life.

Download it free via the link in my bio or comment GUIDE and I’ll send it over.

23/04/2026

Got a hypertension diagnosis and felt like damage was already done? That you’re definitely going to get heart disease or another metabolic condition like type 2 diabetes?

This research says otherwise. And so does my experience as a clinical nutritionist.

A Harvard study of nearly 26,000 people followed for 24 years found that improving your lifestyle after a high blood pressure diagnosis still significantly cut the risk of heart disease and Type 2 Diabetes.

It is not about being perfect. It is about moving in the right direction.

Swipe to see the five lifestyle factors that made the biggest difference, what the numbers actually looked like, and what you can do about it.

I help people who have high blood pressure with a personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan and with the support you need to make sustainable change.

Comment GUIDE to get your free eBook that you can follow for a taster of how I help people with their metabolic health. Or you can find it at the eBook link in bio.

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23/04/2026

21/04/2026

I’ll say it louder for my beautiful ladies in the back.
One of the most common things I see in clinic is women chronically undereating. Not because they’re careless, but because we have spent decades being told our bodies need to be starved and punished into a smaller shape.

So we eat less. Push harder. And wonder why we feel exhausted, foggy, and stuck.

Here’s what still surprises my patients every single time: eating more of the right food, in the right combinations, at the right times, and suddenly the weight starts shifting. Energy comes back. Sleep improves. Hormones start to settle.

More food. Better results. A completely different approach.
If you want to understand how that actually works, my free eBook walks you through it simply and practically. You can start implementing the habits today.

Link in bio or comment GUIDE and I’ll send it over.

20/04/2026

Your body isn’t broken. Your approach just needs an upgrade.

What I see every day in clinic: women over 40 working harder than ever, eating less than ever, and wondering why nothing is shifting.

The problem isn’t your willpower. It’s that the rules changed.

Hormonal shifts, so many life stresses, a metabolism that now responds very differently to restriction and overexercise mean that what worked in your 20s and 30s can actually work against you now.

What your body needs instead is nourishment. Support. A different strategy.

Start tomorrow with a protein-focused breakfast and grab my free guide to feeling better in 7 days.

Comment GUIDE below and I’ll send it over, or find the link in my bio.

10/04/2026

Four years ago my biological age was 61!
I was burned out, not sleeping, in pain, running on anxiety, while working and studying full time. I already ate well but my body was telling me something had to change.

It didn’t happen overnight. It took time, dedication, and a whole lot of getting to know myself - my biochemistry, my detox capacity, my late-diagnosed ADHD brain, and how all of it was connected. And in hindsight, it was around then that perimenopause started to show up. The perfect storm ⛈️

The biggest movers for me? Managing blood sugar, inflammation, gut health and stress. Not just for how I feel day to day, but for my long term health. I also made big life changes to reduce stress.

I recently did a comprehensive metabolic test and not only did it show this result, but my other metabolic markers are tracking well too. Not all optimal yet - my sensitive body is still a work in progress - but the trajectory is there and that is what matters.

Am I perfect with everything I do? No. Do I strive for perfect? Also no. What does that even mean anyway.

This is what targeted nutrition, the right supplements, and a plan built around YOUR body and your life can do. And it is available to you too.

Link in bio to work with me.

06/04/2026

This mess of a pantry has been annoying me for weeks, all the while getting messier.
It made my ADHD brain even more cluttered and the thought of facing it was overwhelming.

Today was the day. A public holiday with no responsibilities. So after the gym I took a few deep breaths and got stuck in.

What helped:
- Started the day with strength training so I already felt like I’d accomplished something and wasn’t relying on organising to make me feel good
- Using tools like Claude to create an inventory from pictures and then suggested improvements. This also gave me a little tech dopamine hit.
- Gave myself intentional breaks to reset so I didn’t end up running out of steam half way through
- Ate and drank without waiting for body signals as they are unreliable in hyperfocus
- Was ruthless in throwing out things I knew I wouldn’t ever use. I couldn’t even remember why I bought some of them. A moment of recipe inspiration no doubt 🤷🏻‍♀️
- Relocated items from the kitchen to the garage that are rarely used.

And now?
- I can breathe. I know exactly what I have.
- Claude actually even came up with some ideas on how to use up some of the food.
- I’m looking forward to cooking with food I forgot I had.

I’m also quite pleased that the majority of the food was beautiful whole foods. It reminded me that I do follow my own advice 😁

Follow along for real world ADHD tips from an ADHDer nutritionist who supports other ADHDers every day.

03/04/2026

I get it! I know the physical and emotional exhaustion that comes from spending years putting everything and everyone before yourself.

There’s no “good time” to rest. No moment where the list is actually finished. You’ve been juggling all the things. You just keep going.

And eventually the whispers from your body telling you to look after yourself finally become too loud to ignore.

As a clinical nutritionist I work with exhausted women in their 30s, 40s and 50s all the time, and the nutrition noise online has them so confused by the time they get to me. More information, more confusion, less clarity.

That’s where I come in. If you’re ready to cut through the noise and actually feel like yourself again, come find me. Link in bio.

And if evidence-based nutrition without the hype sounds like your kind of thing, you’re in the right place.

02/04/2026

That bone-deep tiredness that doesn’t go away after a good night’s sleep.

The 3pm wall you keep hitting, no matter how much coffee you drink.

The feeling that your body is just... not working the way it used to.

Here’s what I want you to know: this is not just “getting older.” For so many women, these are signs that your body isn’t getting the right fuel, at the right time.

Two of the most overlooked pieces of the puzzle?
Protein and meal timing.

When you’re not eating enough protein, or skipping meals, your blood sugar becomes a rollercoaster. And a blood sugar rollercoaster means your body spends all day in stress mode, chasing energy, spiking cortisol, and leaving you depleted by midday. Not to mention the havoc that it plays with your likely already erratic hormones.

Getting this right doesn’t mean a strict diet or complicated meal plans. And it definitely doesn’t mean restriction or punishment.
It means learning what your body actually needs and building an eating pattern that supports it.
That’s exactly what I help women do.

If you’ve been pushing through exhaustion and wondering if there’s something more you could be doing, I’d love to chat. Drop the link in my bio to book a free discovery call and let’s figure out what’s going on for you.

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01/04/2026

Running on low spoons and high hopes that this coffee doesn’t hit my white top. ☕

Spoon theory is something I talk about regularly with my ADHD clients. Energy is finite. Every unnecessary step in your day chips away at it.

So I swirl my coffee instead of dirtying a spoon. Silly? Maybe. Logical? Absolutely.

Finding ways to reduce friction in food prep is genuinely part of the work I do. Less steps, less decisions, more capacity for everything else.

If you need some help figuring out how we can introduce more healthy foods without using up too much energy, hit me up.

01/04/2026