Solutions Weight Management by Julianne

16/03/2026

Do not try this at home 🙏🏻 🤪🤣

I hope you get the point!

As an obesity and weight management dietitian…..there is nothing you cannot eat.

Labelling food as good or bad just creates guilt and an unhealthy relationship with food.

It’s really about balance and nourishing your body, thinking about the frequency, portion size and type of foods you eat.

For example, here are a few things I definitely don’t recommend eating:

📄 Paper: very low in flavour and terrible mouthfeel.
🖊 Pens: strong notes of biro ink
🪙 Coins: high in metal, low in culinary appeal.
🔑 Keys: tough chew, questionable digestibility.
🔩 Metal: not exactly part of a balanced plate.
👜 Leather: not in current guidelines

Everything else? It can fit.

Food should be flexible, realistic and sustainable. That’s where real change happens.

If you want practical, realistic support with health and weight management, I’d love to help. Send me a message or get in touch to find out how we can work together.

📞 073 6222 9778
📧info@solutionsweightmanagement.co.uk

14/03/2026

One week to go! Final spaces remaining!

If you’re considering medications for weight management but feel overwhelmed by the headlines, conflicting advice or don’t know where to start this session is for you.

In this masterclass we’ll cover:
✔️ How GLP-1 medications actually work
✔️ Who they are suitable for (and who they’re not)
✔️ Common side effects and how to manage them
✔️ How to get the best results alongside nutrition and lifestyle support

You’ll leave with clear, evidence-based information so you can make confident decisions about your health.

✨ Last remaining spaces — once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Friday 20th March
1pm
Online

Secure your spot now 👇

eventbrite.co.uk/e/glp-1-masterclass-tickets-1982315367627?aff=oddtdtcreator

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13/03/2026

Did you know it’s world sleep day! The link between sleep and weight is stronger than many people realise. Poor sleep can affect appetite, food choices and even biology!

Today is World Sleep Day.

Many of us struggle with sleep, and that can have a huge impact on our mental health. Similarly, mental health problems can have a huge impact on our sleeping. Here we look at the cycle of sleep and mental health, and provide tips on how to get a good night’s kip.

Poor sleep can affect your mental health in a number of ways. It may make you more likely to:

Experience anxiety and depression.

Be impacted by symptoms of existing mental health problems, such as mania, psychosis or paranoia.

Feel lonely or isolated – for example, if you don't have the energy to see people, or they don't seem to understand what you're going through.

Struggle to concentrate, or make plans and decisions.

Feel irritable or not have energy to do things.

Have problems with day to day life – for example, at work or with family and friends.

Be more affected by physical health problems.

If you experience sleep problems, here are some things you can try. Only try what you feel comfortable with, and don't put too much pressure on yourself.

Try to establish a routine. For example, going to bed and waking up at around the same time every day.

Find ways to relax, such as breathing exercises and meditation.

Fill in a sleep diary. Keeping track of what time you go to bed and what time you wake up may be helpful.

Make your sleeping area more comfortable. Try different bedding, light and noise levels.

Think about how screens and device settings may be impacting your sleep. Maybe reduce the brightness and try to stop using near bedtime.

If you’d like more guidance, you can check out our sleep and mental health page.

And if you're finding that sleep problems are having a big impact on your life, you might want to speak to your GP. They may be able to offer treatments for your sleeping problems such as talking therapies, medication or referral to a sleep clinic.

13/03/2026

🚨 One week to go! Final spaces remaining

My GLP-1 Masterclass is happening in just one week and the final spots are almost gone.

If you’re considering medications for weight management but feel overwhelmed by the headlines, conflicting advice or don’t know where to start this session is for you.

In this masterclass we’ll cover:
✔️ How GLP-1 medications actually work
✔️ Who they are suitable for (and who they’re not)
✔️ Common side effects and how to manage them
✔️ How to get the best results alongside nutrition and lifestyle support

You’ll leave with clear, evidence-based information so you can make confident decisions about your health.

✨ Last remaining spaces — once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Friday 20th March
1pm
Online

Secure your spot now 👇

eventbrite.co.uk/e/glp-1-masterclass-tickets-1982315367627?aff=oddtdtcreator

13/03/2026

Misleading headlines around anti-obesity medications are far too common.

When headlines leave out “possible links” or “deaths maybe also be linked to other health conditions” it creates fear rather than understanding. We rarely see the same sensational reporting around medicines used for type 2 diabetes or blood pressure.

Every medication has potential side effects. That’s why they are carefully tested and monitored. It is well documented the main side effects of GLP-1s are mostly nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation and are mild to moderate and transient.

Obesity is a chronic health condition and treatments such as GLP-1 medications are helping many people improve their health and quality of life. This irresponsible clickbait only adds to the shame and blame that people living with obesity already experience.

If you’d like support understanding the different treatment options available for weight management and what might be appropriate for you, reach out to a qualified healthcare professional for personalised advice.

11/03/2026

Daily I find myself apologising to my clients for the food environment they have to navigate what seems like every minute of every single day.

This morning took it to the next level 😡

At the entrance to the petrol station there was a member of staff standing at the door with a sign encouraging customers to buy a £1 breakfast bap with their coffee 😡😡

At the tills the high fat, high sugar foods were stacked right up beside the payment scanner. Literally about to scan themselves 😡 😡😡

In Northern Ireland 7 out of 10 people are living with overweight or obesity, yet the places we learn, shop, travel and work are designed to promote the unhealthy options.

The healthiest choice should be the easiest choice, not the one you have to fight to find.

We need stronger action on how food is promoted and placed in everyday environments. If we are serious about improving health the environment HAS to change.

Right now we are asking people to swim against the tide and then blaming them for not reaching shore 😡

09/03/2026

Planning ahead can make healthy choices a whole lot easier.

A little bit of prep at home means you’re not battling through endless less healthy options when hunger hits. I’m loving these compartment boxes from Home Bargains for putting together balanced snacks and lunches. So much cheaper than buying lots of individual packs from the supermarket and less packaging going to waste.

Think simple combinations like:

🥚 boiled eggs
🍗 chicken breast pieces
🐟Tuna
🧀 cheese with apple (what a combo!)
🥕 hummus and veggie sticks
🥜 nuts and seeds
🌴dried fruits
🍎 fresh fruit
🥣 yoghurt
🥄 peanut butter
🫒olives
🥖wholegrain crackers or toast
🍫 a wee bit of something you fancy

A few minutes of prep can save money and help you have healthy food ready when you need them.

Your future self will thank you. 😊

What are you putting in yours?

04/03/2026

This world obesity day 2026, let’s increase awareness, reduce stigma and encourage change 💪🏻

If it’s your time to change, don’t leave it any longer. Help is here. Get in touch today.

03/03/2026

Dietitians are highly qualified and regulated healthcare professionals. We translate scientific evidence into practical and personalised dietary advice to help treat disease and improve your health.

The title dietitian is a legally protected title and continuing professional development is part of our daily work.

If you want advice that is grounded in science and evidence, trust a dietitian.

26/02/2026

This month of love ❤️

Let’s celebrate self-love.

It is so important and very often overlooked. I spend a lot of time in clinic talking about it with my clients.

We can be so cruel to ourselves. The things we say to ourselves we would never dream of saying them to anyone else.

Blame, shame and absolutely picking ourselves to pieces 🫣

🙌🏻You are trying your best

🙌🏻You are worthy

Losing weight can improve health and quality of life, it does not define who you are.

✅Speak to yourself as you would a good friend.

✅Celebrate the small wins every day.

If you need some positivity, compassion and support on your journey I am here for you.

❤️

23/02/2026

In clinic this often surprises people.

Eating disorders don’t have a “look”.

Many of the clients I see are shocked to learn that disordered eating and diagnosed eating disorders are common across the BMI spectrum. Binge eating disorder, restrictive patterns, cycles of dieting and overeating, these are not confined to people in smaller bodies.

Because of weight stigma, symptoms in higher BMIs are often overlooked. That delay in recognition can mean people struggle for years without support.

If your relationship with food feels distressing or out of control you deserve proper assessment and compassionate care.

Let’s keep challenging the myth that eating disorders only affect one type of body.

21/02/2026

Hi I’m Julianne, a specialist obesity and weight management dietitian based in Belfast, but supporting people right across the UK.

Are you confused by the noise around GLP-1 medications? Thinking about diving into the world of weight loss medications or perhaps already using them? Wanting to protect your health and also set yourself up for long-term success?

This Masterclass is designed for those who want clear, evidence-based guidance without the hype and is the perfect chance to learn all about them from the comfort of your home.

We’ll cover how GLP-1s work, who they are for, what to realistically expect and how to manage side effects along with the essential role of nutrition, exercise and behaviour change.

If you want to make an informed decision about your health and get the most from your medications - this is for you.

Let’s build habits that protect health and long term results together.

Don’t miss out on this session packed with expert tips and real talk.

Spaces are limited!

🗓️ Friday 20th March
🕕 1pm
👩‍💻Online
💵 £20

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glp-1-masterclass-tickets-1982315367627?aff=oddtdtcreator (link in bio)

Email: info@solutionsweightmanagement.co.uk
Call: 07362229778