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Weight Loss Doctors-Evidenced Based Personalised Rapid and Safe Weight Loss and Maintenence Program. Why is it so hard to lose weight and keep it off?

We now know why! At Elina Medical Weight Loss we offer an evidenced based rapid weight loss program.

13/10/2025

How Drinking More Water Can Help You Lose Weight

Does water really help weight loss? The short answer is yes. Drinking water helps boost your metabolism and acts as a a filler and reduces your appetite.

Try the following

1: Drink one glass of water before you start to eat
Drinking it before meals can make you feel fuller reducing the amount of food you eat.

2: Replace calorie-filled drinks with water, black or herbal tea/ cold infusions.
Reduce the soft drinks and juices and replace them with water.
Add a slice of lemon,lime,cucumber,berries,ginger, mint to make it more interesting

3.Make sure you drink enough water
women – 2L (about 8 cups)
men – 2.5L (about 10 cups).

Avoid sugary and artificially sweetened drinks as they are liquid calories with very little nutritional value.

12/10/2025

🌿 It’s Spring,Take 5 Minutes for Your Health 🌿

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men.
In 2024 alone, more than 26,000 men were diagnosed — a powerful reminder of why prostate health matters.

The good news? Protecting your prostate starts with a simple step: talking to your GP.

Early detection can save lives. Even if you feel well, discussing your risks and testing options can give you peace of mind and help safeguard your future health.

👨‍⚕️ Why See Your GP?
Prostate cancer often develops silently — without early symptoms.
Your GP can assess your risk based on age, family history, and lifestyle.

Testing is simple — often just a quick PSA blood test.

🕒 When to Start the Conversation
From age 50 for most men.
From age 40–45 if there’s a family history of prostate cancer.
Caring for your prostate is part of caring for your overall wellbeing — including heart health, mental health, and lifestyle choices. Sometimes, the most important step you can take is simply booking that first appointment.

➡️ speak to your GP about a prostate check.

RACGP, Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice: Prostate Cancer, https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/preventive-activities-in-general-practice/cancer/prostate-cancer

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, Facts & Figures, https://www.prostate.org.au/risk-and-symptoms/facts-figures

16/09/2025

Do skinny teas boost weight loss?

The short answer is- Probably not!
There is very little evidence these products actually work and some may actually be harmful.

They are expensive and probably work by encouraging users to adopt healthier diets and lifestyles.

People should obtain their nutrients, antioxidants, bioactive compounds, and phytochemicals from a balanced diet with a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other plant foods for optimal nutrition, health, and well-being, not from dietary supplements.

Learn more from this article by Prof Clare Collins from the University of Newcastle: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-18/do-skinny-teas-boost-weight-loss-the-conversation/9269256

04/09/2025

Slow cooker Spanish chicken

This slow-cooked stew is packed with Mediterranean flavour from chorizo, olives, tomatoes and peppers. The meat will fall off the bone!
2 tbsp olive oil
1 Spanish onion halved and sliced
12 large bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
225g pack chorizo picante, thickly sliced
pack of 3 mixed colour peppers, cut into chunks
150g pitted Spanish pimento stuffed green olives
300ml dry white wine (optional)
300ml chicken stock
1 tbsp tomato purée

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan. Fry 1 sliced Spanish onion for about 5 mins until golden.
Tip into the slow cooker pot (we used a 6.5-litre model), then fry 12 large bone-in skinless chicken thighs and 225g thickly sliced chorizo picante in the same pan until starting to colour – you will need to do this in two batches.
Add to the slow cooker with 3 mixed colour peppers, cut into chunks and 150g pitted Spanish pimento stuffed green olives.
Tip 300ml dry white wine, 300ml chicken stock and 1 tbsp tomato purée into the pan.
Scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom, then tip into the slow cooker, cover and cook on Low for 6 hrs.

Enjoy the family Dinner 🥘

29/08/2025

What is comfort eating?

Let’s be honest, we all get food cravings, and once they strike it can be nearly impossible to just say no.
By giving in you’re potentially adding significant calories that can add up big time.
After satisfying a craving, feelings of guilt and defeat often follow.
Why are cravings so tempting at night?
Often times, we associate nighttime with relaxing, and relaxing with eating.
It is our time to wind down and reward ourselves after a long and exhausting day.

Read more: https://www.elinaweightloss.com.au/what-is-comfort-eating/

13/08/2025

To effectively manage weight loss, including addressing "food noise," a combination of medical guidance and lifestyle adjustments are recommended.

Consulting with a doctor or a qualified healthcare professional, is a crucial first step.

We can assess your individual needs, rule out any underlying medical conditions, and develop a personalized weight management plan that may include strategies for managing food noise including weight loss medication that help achieving weight loss goals.

Book your appointment

https://www.elinaweightloss.com.au/

11/08/2025

Menopause can be associated with sleep disturbances and weight gain, particularly around the abdominal area.
These issues are often linked, with sleep problems potentially contributing to weight gain and vice versa.
Lower estrogen levels during menopause can disrupt sleep, and sleep deprivation can lead to increased appetite, cravings for unhealthy foods, and decreased physical activity, all of which can contribute to weight gain.

Looking fora doctor to help with menopausal symptoms and weight gain?

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07/08/2025

Fennel Roasted Chicken and Peppers 🌶

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. fennel seeds
1 tbsp. finely grated orange zest
6 bell peppers (red, yellow and orange), cut into 1-in. chunks
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3 tbsp. olive oil
Salt & Pepper
4 small chicken legs 800-900 gms
3 cups baby spinach
30 gms feta cheese, crumbled

Directions:
- Heat oven to 200°C. In small skillet, toast fennel seeds and orange zest until lightly browned and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer to spice grinder or blender and pulse to blend and grind. Set aside.
- On large rimmed baking sheet, toss bell peppers and garlic with 2 tablespoons oil and 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Transfer half to second sheet and arrange in even layer on both sheets.
Rub chicken legs with remaining tablespoon oil, then with fennel-orange mixture. Nestle among vegetables on one baking sheet and roast both sheets until chicken is golden brown and cooked through and peppers are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to plates, scatter spinach over peppers remaining on sheet and toss until just beginning to wilt.
- Sprinkle with feta and serve with chicken

01/08/2025

Ways to Avoid Overeating at Meals

Sometimes the amazing aroma and delicious flavor gets the best of us.

Especially if we’re a bit on the hungry (or hangry) side.

I’m talking about overeating at meals.

This can have a big impact on our weight, energy levels, and overall health and well being. Of course our body needs food to fuel it and we often (usually) eat amazingly healthy foods.

Here are three tips to avoid overeating at meals. (Psst, turn these into habits and ditch the willpower!):

Tip #1: Start with some water
Tip #2: Try eating “mindfully”
Tip #3: Start with the protein and veggies

READ MORE: https://www.elinaweightloss.com.au/ways-to-avoid-overeating-at-meals/

25/07/2025

How to choose a healthy yogurt?

Many yogurt products contain things that you could do without, like added sweeteners. What should you look for in a healthy yogurt?

Choose unsweetened yogurts

Tip1: Processed yogurt products often contain sweeteners, such as sugar, honey, fruit juice concentrates, and high-fructose corn syrup.

Tip 2: Opt for a high calcium and high protein option. Greek yogurts tend to be higher in protein, as they are strained which removes the liquid whey portion.

Tip 3: Look for probiotic cultures. Some yogurts will provide a source of probiotics, which are the gut-friendly bacteria that support good digestive health.

Plain Greek-style yogurt is relatively high in protein because much of its excess water has been removed. This concentrates the yogurt. On the other extreme, nonfat or “light” yogurts have as little as 4 grams of protein per serving because they have higher water content by volume. You end up with fewer calories and less fat, but also less protein per serving.

Greek or Regular Yogurt?

Plain yogurt typically contains around 10–15 grams of carbs per cup (245 grams), but flavored or sweetened yogurts can easily contain more than 30 grams per serving.

Greek yogurt differs from traditional yogurt because it is strained more times, removing some of the whey and lactose. This gives Greek yogurt about twice as much protein as traditional yogurt and around half the carbs.

16/07/2025

Craving Milk?
Which alternative is best for you?

When assessing milk , you need to consider the following:

Protein – The higher the better as it helps with keeping you feeling full
Fat – Use the low fat varieties
Calcium – Look for calcium fortified variants
Carbohydrates – Read the nutritional panel and look for the low carb brands
&
Total calories – The fat and carbs make up most of the calories, aim for 100cal per serve.

For Weight loss – stick to skim milk,
IF lactose or Milk allergy – Try Low fat soy milk or almond milk
Oat-milk is higher in carbohydrates but is creamier in texture and froths well for coffee
Rice milk is low in protein and high in carbs
Coconut milk is higher in fats but is very low carb

11/07/2025

GROUND BEEF OVER ZOODLES

This simple and super tasty Ground Beef over Zoodles dish is a quick, easy and much healthier alternative to pasta.

INGREDIENTS:

The Meat
450g grassfed lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (save a little bit for garnish)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp dried oregano
120 ml bone broth, or water
1 medium tomato, chopped (save a little bit to garnish)

The Zoodles

2 large zucchini, made into strands with a vegetable spiralizer
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano

INSTRUCTIONS
Place a well seasoned cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef, salt and pepper to it. Break the meat up with a wooden spoon and cook it, stirring from time to time, until it becomes brown and crispy, about 8 minutes.
Add the chopped onion, garlic and jalapeno pepper and continue cooking until the veggies are slightly softened, about 1 minute.
Add water and spices and continue cooking until all the water is evaporated, about 1 minute; stir in the tomato and remove to a plate.
Return the skillet to the heat source and add the spiralized zucchini to the pan. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder and stir delicately to distribute the seasoning; cook for about 30 seconds, until the zoodles are barely just softened.
Top with the reserved meat, sprinkle with reserved tomatoes and jalapeno peppers and serve.
Source : the healthy foodie

Address

370 Blackburn Road
Glen Waverley, VIC
3150

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm
Sunday	9am - 1pm

Website

https://www.elinaweightloss.com.au/

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WELCOME TO ELINA MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS

Elina Medical Weight Loss team of experienced Melbourne based Doctors, we offer an Evidenced Based, Personalised Rapid Weight Loss Program.

Why is it so hard to lose weight and keep it off? We now know why! We can help patients lose and maintain weight from a few kilos to assisting patients with complex medical issues needing to lose a large amount of weight, eg Diabetes, PCOS, Heart Disease, Cholesterol , Blood Pressure and Sleep Apnoea.

Our Mission is to provide you with a weight loss program that is tailored to your health and lifestyle needs. To arm you with the tools that you need to keep weight off long term. To making the latest medical research and evidence accessible and relevant. To advise on the safe use of medications to those who would benefit and to provide all of this within a respectful and supportive environment with the care of a medical professional.