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Helping women & teens become their best selves with food, mindset and lifestyle support. Katrina has a strong interest in teenage and women’s health.

Katrina Harrington is a Clinical Nutritionist with a Health Science degree in Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine. Prior to becoming a Nutritionist, Katrina spent over 20 years working in corporate Human Resources and project management, so has extensive experience building relationships and helping people navigate challenging circumstances. After years of helping people find jobs and supporting the

ir career progression, Katrina decided to turn her hand to helping improve people’s health. Katrina completed her Bachelor of Health Science at Endeavour College of Natural Health in 2020, graduating with Distinction and receiving the Australian Natural Therapists Association Graduate award. Passionate about helping families improve their health with practical and sustainable advice, Katrina established Katrina’s Family Nutrition. Katrina sees clients at her home clinic in Cherrybrook, at their homes in surrounding suburbs and online via Zoom. In addition to seeing clients one-on-one, Katrina runs teenage workshops which educate and empower teens to take control of their health. When she’s not helping clients, Katrina can be found looking after her family (a husband, three teenage children and a cavoodle called Scooby), or getting her regular dose of exercise, which can be anything from running to visiting the gym to coaching/playing/umpiring netball. She also loves skiing in winter; fortunately her family share her enthusiasm for this, with all five of them hitting the slopes every year together.

01/05/2026

Feel like you're doing everything 'right' ... yet results don't seem to be in your favour?
🔎 You're eating the "right" things
🔎 You're exercising
🔎 You're trying to 'connect' with your teen
🔎 You're working your butt off trying to keep everyone else in the house happy ... yet feeling miserable yourself
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These are patterns I see all the time with my clients.

Why aren't they seeing results?

The 'right' foods might not be right for them.

Or could be the timing is all out (all day grazing versus three balanced meals) 🥗

Maybe there's too much cardio focus, or not enough recovery time 🏃‍♀️‍➡️

They're not quite hitting the right note with their teen, or misinterpreting each others' body language 🙄

They're so focused on everyone else, they've buried their own needs so deep they've forgotten what they actually are 🤔
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So, we work together to get to the heart of what's getting in their way, what steps they can take to get "unstuck" (that's a technical term right?) and what support they need to put these steps into action.

Simple things like a diet audit.

Or an understanding of what exercise will best support their body.

Or working with their teen to build communication and connection skills.

And then, they start seeing results.

If any of this resonates, if it's time to start getting the results you want, comment "LET"S GO" and let's have a chat.

24/04/2026

"I cut out carbs.... but now I just find I'm exhausted all the time. AND it's made no difference to the scales"

"I hardly eat any fats but nothing is shifting!"

With so much focus on protein these days (and yes, protein is essential!), it's easy to think the other macronutrients can be cast aside.

Carbs and fats aren't the enemy.

They're just as important as protein.

With the right balance and the right type of carbs and fats alongside your protein, you CAN both feel energised and lose weight (if that's your goal).

That's the beauty of Metabolic Balance - no guesswork, perfectly balanced meals tailored to your unique needs.

Want to know more? DM Me or comment MB below.

23/03/2026

I was honoured to be given the opportunity to run a workshop with young netball coaches (and quite a few mums too) last week 💛

I shared simple communication strategies, tips about how young people learn and ways to support everyone in a team as they learn new skills.

What stood out most?

👉 When we improve communication, everything changes.

Coaching becomes more effective.

Confidence grows.

Connection strengthens.

And it reminded me — this isn’t just relevant for sport.

It applies at home.

It applies to parenting.

And it applies to our own health goals too.

Because whether we’re supporting our young coaches, supporting our teens or supporting ourselves…

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭.

20/03/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐮𝐦𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬…

School is back.

Routines are settling.

Life feels (slightly) more manageable again.

And then the thought comes:
“I really need to focus on my health.”

Before winter sport kicks off and weekends fill up again… this is your window.

In my latest blog, I share a personal story from years at the netball courts — and why connection, planning ahead, and having a simple structure can make all the difference 💛

👉 Read the blog via link in comments below.

Because strong connection isn’t just for our teens.

It matters for us too.

17/03/2026

Now that school routines have settled… what about you?

Many parents (typically mums) spend the first part of the year organising everyone else:
▪ school supplies
▪ sport registrations
▪ schedules
▪ uniforms
▪ activities

Suddenly it's mid-March and they realise:
"𝐼 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑛'𝑡 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑓𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝑚𝑦 𝑜𝑤𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ 𝑦𝑒𝑡."

Now is the perfect time to start.

Because in a few more weeks...
▪ winter sport starts
▪ weekends get busy
▪ schedules fill up again

Starting 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐲 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 makes everything easier.

If improving your health or losing weight has been sitting quietly on your “I should do that” list, now is a great time to begin.

10/03/2026

Ever notice that when you say you're trying to “eat healthier,” it can sometimes create tension at home?

Last week I talked about how 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬.

The same principle applies to health goals at home.

When family members don’t understand why you're making changes, it can create confusion or resistance.

Many women start a health journey with the best intentions — more energy, better health, feeling stronger in their bodies.

But sometimes families hear something different.
They might hear:
• “Everything we eat is wrong.”
• “Mum is dieting again.”
• “This is going to make meals complicated.”

That’s why 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬.

One thing that helps enormously is h𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧.

When I work with clients through 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 ®, they get:

✔ clear meal structure
✔ specific food combinations
✔ simple guidelines to follow

Instead of constantly explaining your choices, you can simply say:
"This is the plan I’m following for my health."

Clarity removes confusion — for you and for your family.

And when things feel clear and consistent, it’s much easier for the people around you to support you.

Sometimes the biggest benefit of an MB plan isn’t just the nutrition…

It’s the confidence and communication it creates. 💛

05/03/2026

Every teen needs at least one safe adult.

Teens thrive when they feel connected to at least one trusted adult.

That might be:
▪ A parent
▪ A coach
▪ A teacher
▪ A mentor

Connection builds confidence.

Confidence improves communication.

Communication reduces risk behaviours.

Encourage your teen to build safe relationships:
• Talk positively about teachers
• Support involvement in sport or leadership
• Create opportunities to mentor younger kids
• Model respectful communication at home

And remember — your role isn’t to control every outcome.

It’s to stay connected.

That’s also why in my teen coaching, I stay connected with parents too. Improving communication at home supports everything we work on in sessions.

Strong connection = stronger teens 💛

25/02/2026

From chaos to calm.

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉?

Chaos = dashing into the supermarket on the way home to grab something for dinner... or ordering UberEats on the commute.

Calm = meal planning a few days or a week in advance, fridge and pantry stocked accordingly.

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒔?

Overthinking = too many things going round in circles in their minds - assignments, homework, revision, subject selection, why their friends are suddenly ignoring them.

Organised mindset = study plan for the week, social plans organised for downtime, reframing thoughts around their friends (maybe they're overthinking and stressed about school too?).

We don't all need to be perfectly organised every moment of every day.

Some structure though, helps us manage our health and our mindset as we navigate the day to day challenges of modern busy-ness.

02/02/2026

I’ve been feeling incredibly grateful lately.

2025 brought a lot of growth in my business — growth that’s stretched me, challenged me, and reminded me why I do this work in the first place.

Working with women, teens and families on health and mindset is something I care deeply about, and as that part of my work continues to grow, I’m also preparing for what’s next.

In 2026, I’ll be expanding my virtual support team behind the scenes.

I've had a virtual assistant, Jon, working with me for well over a year now - and I'll be expanding his role to assist with admin and day-to-day support, so I can spend more of my time doing what I do best — working directly with parents and teens.

I’ll still be running my 1:1 sessions and supporting clients personally. That part of my work isn’t changing at all. You may just notice a little more activity here, and the occasional message coming from someone on my team.

If you do hear from one of my team, feel free to say hello — they’re there to help.

And if you’ve been thinking about booking one of my upcoming free 1:1 teen coaching calls, the next round is opening soon.

Comment INFO below or send me a private message and I’ll make sure you get the details.

Sending lots of encouragement your way as you navigate your own growth and next steps 💛

29/01/2026

Health isn't a "set and forget" process.

A health kick for a few weeks or a couple of months is great - gives your body time to reset, to clear out toxins that may have accumulated thanks to too much stress, processed food, alcohol, lack of sleep.

Once you're feeling better though, once your sleep has improved and your energy has returned and your skin is looking clearer again, that's where commitment matters.

Maintaining health is about consistency.

Not being perfect all the time. Nobody wants that (well, nobody I know).

Most of the time - eat foods that nourish your body (whole, fresh foods), drink plenty of water, get regular movement, avoid snacks.

Occasionally - eat out. Indulge. Enjoy.

And pay attention to the habits that might creep back in.

Mindless snacking between meals.

Overeating.

Relying on coffee instead of looking at how you can improve your sleep.

Consistency is how you 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 results from your "health kick".

Not set and forget.

Set and maintain.

05/01/2026

Welcome to 2026.

Many of us head into January with some sort of focus or goal in mind.

Better health
Improved fitness
Less stress
More balanced meals
More time with family and friends

And so on.

Best of intentions. Sometimes they last. Sometimes they fall by the wayside as life has a habit of getting back in the way.

A very good friend of mine plans her business month by month, with only a broad outline for the year.

Which makes perfect sense.

So - what's your focus for January?

19/12/2025

𝐾𝑎𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑎'𝑠 𝐹𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑦 𝑁𝑢𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 will be closed for holidays from 19th December 2025 through till Wednesday 21st January, 2026.

I'll be keeping an eye on emails and Messenger. Mostly, I plan to be relaxing, recharging and spending time with my family and friends.

Hoping everyone enjoys the festive season and I look forward to continuing to serve you in 2026!

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