Fiona O'Donnell MSc Nutritionist

Fiona O'Donnell MSc Nutritionist Empowering change for a healthier, fitter you. Nutritionist and lifestyle coach. Founder of Feedback is more than welcome and is very much appreciated.

I built this page initially to chronicle my journey from marathon running to competing in figure competition. I love training and I also love eating - so dieting is a big challenge for me. For this reason, I try to develop new recipes which are gluten free, sugar free, low carb (for the most part) and highly nutritious. I am open to learning as much as I can whilst on this journey. Following compl

etion of my MSc in Exercise & Nutrition Science, I am now working through a post grad in Applied Nutrition with the CISSN.

The hardest part of ‘getting fit’ or improving health is ➡️1. Knowing where to start2. Physically getting started. In ou...
30/05/2026

The hardest part of ‘getting fit’ or improving health is ➡️

1. Knowing where to start
2. Physically getting started.

In our four week ‘Walk and Talk’ series, I’ll help you to build your fitness while getting a clearer idea of how to plan your health journey.

The pace will be slow - our first session will be a loop around the high cross at Castlefreke.

Starting at the with a plan for coffee afterwards.

Would you like to join us?
€10 per session for this pilot group.

25/05/2026

Have you watched ‘off campus’ yet?

Here’s why I think we’re obsessed.

The characters were written by a woman…. For the female gaze…

The type of behaviour that’s modelled is consent - repeatedly, respectfully, gently.

Communication - and what happens when communication breaks down.

Conversations about trust and what intimacy should look like between two equal partners - there’s that piece about equity too….
If you watched the scene in the gym with Dean and Graham, you’ll know what I mean.

There’s the hockey player in the kitchen doing all the cooking - feeding his friends…

There’s the opening up about worries and problems between two guy friends who struggle to be honest about how they feel….
And the illustration of ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’.

And …. Before you jump to calling it on the s*x scenes - they actually paint a beautiful picture of intimacy that isn’t just s*x -

While conversations about p**n, toxic masculinity and misogyny are at an all time high - we love to see relationships modelled this way.

And finally, I never, for one second, felt like any of the female characters were body conscious or trying to make themselves smaller - they were all absolute queens and I’m here for that!

Have you watched it yet?
What were your thoughts?

It’s tough on the body to spend the day sitting. Sitting on the train (working)Sitting in meetings (working)And then, to...
18/05/2026

It’s tough on the body to spend the day sitting.

Sitting on the train (working)
Sitting in meetings (working)

And then, to have to sit down and eat food you feel just isn’t making you feel great….
Aaah. It’s a small thing in the greater scheme….

But, when I’m travelling, I want to feed my body in a way that feels good.

I want to nourish myself.
And that nourishment includes:
✅Whole foods that make my tummy feel good
✅ Variety to hit my satiety - I like lots of different textures and tastes (I know for some of you, it’s your worst nightmare 🤣 - but I love it)
Psychologically, I love to know that I’ve done something really kind for my body - I’ve taken care of it and given it the best I was able.

I do recognise that it’s a privilege to be in a position to do that.

And once again - have absolutely nailed it.

The salads are extraordinary!
Flavour is 🔥
Nutrient density is
Variety is 🔥

To top it off, hummus is either plain or beetroot, salsa is either mild or spicy, tzatziki is a gift from the heavens….

And all available with a selection of meat or an incredible bean mix for the vegetarians or vegans.

Tang is my new favourite stopping point in Dublin for a nosh.

Where’s yours?

And why?

14/05/2026

🚨 Urgent 🚨
are advertising cod liver oil supplements in a pregnancy special offer series.

drew attention to this advert this morning and I’ve shared her post in my stories.

The British Dietetic Association recommend a maximum of two portions of oily fish during pregnancy.

Supplementation is not benign - and certainly where we are advised to supplement above and beyond the recommended guidelines, we are putting ourselves at risk of adverse effects.

Menopausal women are targeted frequently with advertisements around black cohosh, magnesium, and other supplements.

Younger women are targeted with collagen, multivitamins and more without understanding where their needs actually reside.

If you are concerned about your nutritional status, please work with a registered nutritionist, a dietician (who can appropriately assess your blood work and highlight deficiencies) or go to your GP and ask for assessment.

If you do choose to supplement, avoid taking more than is advised on the packet guidelines.

Share if you feel this post will help others to make better choices around supplementation.

12/05/2026

Are you judging?

This chicken burger is processed!
The bun is processed.

The smoky onion mayo of my dreams is also processed.

It’s hugely satisfying.

Incredibly convenient.

It’s balanced AND will fuel me well for the next couple of hours.

This isn’t my every day choice.
Tomorrow, I’ll likely be having BBQ leftovers.

But today, it’s the perfect choice.

Now….. I want to ask you an important question.

Considering what my body looks like, what was your initial thought?

Would that be different if I was in a larger body? ( eg: she shouldn’t be eating that)

Or if I was in a much smaller body (eg. She needed a good burger).

Have a thought about what this means and take the opportunity to examine how this bias might influence how you look at your own food behaviours.

As always, if you would like to chat about how you approach nutrition, email info@fionaodonnell.ie or DM me to chat.

10/05/2026

What is a Chemistry Call?

It’s a long one - but if you would like to work with us, this is the first step in the process.

It’s a 15 minute call where we go through your expectations and I ask some questions about what you’ve done up to this point.

It’s not a ‘closing’ call.

Im not trying to talk you into anything.

At the end of the call, you have the information you need to make a decision.

I’ll let you know if I feel I’m a good fit for your needs, and we go from there.

Want to book a chemistry call?
Link is in my bio

It’s great chatting to people in chemistry calls to help them understand exactly where their starting point is. Some of ...
10/05/2026

It’s great chatting to people in chemistry calls to help them understand exactly where their starting point is.

Some of our new clients have that desire to be smaller.

Clothes are feeling tight…
Body shape has changed and the comfort felt just isn’t the same.

I totally understand that desire for change!

And with it, there is a willingness to focus on health behaviours and an understanding that the outcome isn’t guaranteed.

A desire to be smaller and a willingness to let go of restrictive behaviours can co-exist.

There are lots of coaches out there who will write you a macro plan and help you to diet - having occupied this role for over 20 years - I’ve seen it all….

It doesn’t work for everyone!

And of course, if your starting point is habitually eating large volumes of energy dense food - then absolutely changing your behaviours may elicit a change in body size and shape.

But that change in behaviour needs to come from you - not just following a prescription from a coach that you don’t quite understand.

If you would like to work with our team, send an email to info@fionaodonnell.ie or send a DM to chat.

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