Alison Stewart - Dietitian

Alison Stewart - Dietitian Wondering how an Anti-diet dietitian is different?? Check out my website www.nourishnotdiet.com to s

Alison has over 20 years’ experience as a dietitian helping people with a range of conditions offering non-judgmental expertise to help them improve their health and quality of life and letting go of any negative behaviours that may be holding them back . Alison believes in Improving her clients health and wellbeing without focusing on body weight and buying into the diet paradigm.
“Every individ

ual has a unique body, shape and size that deserve to be embraced! My passion is to work with people who have experienced yo-yo dieting, or are having thoughts and behaviours around food that rule their everyday lives. I also work with individuals who may be experiencing bowel issues that impact on quality of life, and advise people as they age on how they can maximise health, strength and wellbeing, to remain independent for as long as possible”. Located in Somerville on The Mornington Peninsula, Alison provides home visits For DVA Gold Card holders who are in her area , conducts skype calls by appointment or you can find her at 3 medical practices. (see website for details)
Areas of special interest are
Gastrointestinal Disorders, Eating Disorders and Disordered Behaviours Around Food, Diabetes, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Positive Ageing and Nutrition in the Elderly.

25/11/2025
04/02/2022

If we are truly interested in reducing the risk of eating disorders among young people, we need a commitment to accepting and spreading THIS message: weight loss in kids is not normal. ⁠
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Buttt..... (we hear you say), ⁠
what if the kid was 'overweight' or 'obese'?⁠
what if the kid has lost weight in a “healthy way”?⁠
what if the kid feels better about their weight/shape? ⁠
what if the GP praised their weight loss? ⁠
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To these and all other rebuttals, we say “weight loss in kids is not normal”. ⁠
No matter what. ⁠
Under all circumstances. ⁠
Yes, it’s really that simple. ⁠
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Up until the age of 20 years, young bodies and brains are continuing to develop and grow. They continue to grow in height, lay down bone mass, develop reproductive function and progress through puberty, and develop aspects of personality and cognitive capacity. ⁠
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If a body has lost weight, it suggests that there is now a deficit in energy. Such a deficit means the body might not have the energy available to it to continue performing its usual functions, let alone facilitate the ongoing growth and development required up until an individual is in their 20’s. ⁠
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Weight loss in kids should always be treated as a red flag and responded to with efforts to obtain a comprehensive assessment from an eating disorder specialist.

25/01/2022

The age old saying of “what you focus on, you get more of” certainly applies when it comes to our body image. The more we focus on it (whether that be through scrutinising it, trying to change it, or practicing liking it), the more it occupies our sense of self.

In a world of social media, cosmetic surgery, impossible beauty standards, and digitally-altered images, striving to love our appearance is almost an impossible task. What we can more successfully do however, is make our body-image a smaller, less important part of our self concept by focusing more on other parts of ourselves and our lives - parts that we usually have more control over.

Don’t wait to feel good about your appearance before you accepting social invitations, trying to meet someone, being more engaged with loved ones, or speaking up more at work. Rather, throw yourself into acting more like the person you want to be and doing more of the things you want to do and you might be surprised that, as an unintended side effect, you’re less concerned with your appearance.

25/01/2022

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I love this quote from .

Binge eating (or feeling out of control around food) is a natural response to food restriction. It is your body's attempt to keep you safe and alive! It is a biological reaction and a compensatory response, and is not due to your lack of willpower. 💜💛💜



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Great tips from Melinda about introducing allergens when introducing solids.....
17/01/2022

Great tips from Melinda about introducing allergens when introducing solids.....

11/01/2022

Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach (4th Edition) by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch


02/01/2022

31 days of Self-Compassion from ✨ Love this as a way to start out the new year 🎆

Starting off 2022 with a little daily self-compassion 💗

Having goals, and dreaming big is amazing, and self-compassion is the support to get you through when that road gets bumpy.

Self-compassion says, “It’s okay, I’ll try again tomorrow” when it feels like your millionth failure.

Self-compassion says, “I’m not there yet, but that doesn’t mean I’ll never be” when it feels like you’re falling behind.

And self-compassion says, “I’m not perfect. I’m human. I will try my best in however that looks from day to day, and know that I am already enough” when the world feels heavy and nothing seems to be going right.

I hope this year, as the road of 2022 unravels before you, I hope it is filled with so many joys! But when doubt, worry, and judgement creep in, I hope you give yourself (and others) compassion and space to be human.

✨ Cheers to a kinder year ✨

14/10/2021

This Mental Health Week is an opportunity to recognise the importance of taking time to engage in activities that boost your mental health. Taking care of your physical health is one thing we can do to look after our mental wellbeing.

How we think and feel is influence by how well our brain is functioning. A healthy, well-nourished and rested body provides the foundation for your mind to function at its best. You can take care of your body in three different ways:

1. Move joyfully
Physical activity releases feel-good chemicals into the body, like endorphins and serotonin. These chemicals make you feel good, lift your mood, increase your energy levels and improve your sleep. We encourage you to find a form of exercise you enjoy and to move in a way that feels best for you.

2. Eat regularly, adequately and intuitively
Your brain needs the energy from food to function properly. When the brain is properly nourished, it can carry out vital processes such as perception, problem solving, planning, memory, decision making, and emotion regulation. We encourage you to eat regularly, adequately and intuitively.

3. Get more rest
Sleep gives your brain important ‘down time’ to process and store the information it receives during the day. Not getting enough sleep affects your mood and ability to concentrate and can also lead to anxiety and depression. We encourage you to go screen-free before bed and create a consistent bedtime routine.

The information in this post comes from The Queensland Government’s Dear Mind Initiative .

12/08/2021

Having self-compassion means being able to relate to yourself in a way that’s forgiving, accepting, and loving when situations might be less than optimal. 🌎🌊

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