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Catherine Sissons - The Guilt Free Nutritionist, North Canterbury, Rangiora (2026)

19/03/2026

Counting calories is the fastest path to regaining weight after you've lost it. Here's why 👇

18/03/2026

The challenge with eating veggies is getting them to taste good.

You don't need complicated methods or fancy ingredients to sustain good health.

In the upcoming NEW nourish your lifestyle programme you'll learn how to eat well and be healthy sustainably.

Direct message if you're interested in more info about joining - starts April 30th 2026.

17/03/2026

Your relationship with food is determined by the environment you learned to eat in.

If your parents were always busy, stressed and had unpredictable moods when they arrived home around meal time
You learned that food became the one thing in your environment you could control.

This then affects how you eat throughout your life into your adult years and why following a plan feels the safest way to get a result.

Yet, you'll also notice that trying to 'stick to a food plan' eventually comes unstuck because life doesn't allow you to eat according to a spreadsheet.

You feel that social eating, travelling for work, dining out, going to your friend's place all become contraindicators for your success in losing weight and keeping it off.

Leaving you feeling guilty about your food choices.

When you understand how your nervous system and your environment is linked to your eating habits you get to take back control from food and give your body what it needs to thrive.

That is when you no longer plateau when you are trying your best to get the healthy body you want.

Taking a holistic approach to transforming your relationship with eating is what will give you permanent results.

Finally understanding how your body works not just digestively but also how it's been programmed is what you discover when you learn how to nourish your lifestyle.

This is how you become healthy consciously and sustain it for years instead of months rather than trying to find a way to eat that ticks a box.

Your taste preferences are unique to you and any food can be balanced for how you need to fuel your lifestyle.

Any guilt you previously felt around your food choice then dissipates because you are confident in how to fuel your body for the energy you need for how you like to live your life.

17/03/2026

Each time we go to the supermarket we watch the digits rise on the weekly staples.

It starts to shift your mindset around whether it's sustainable to eat healthy food anymore.

Yet this is what the powers at be want you to think because when you have food insecurity in the population it's easier to control your health.

If your health is in the hands of food corporations and the government it's much easier to sell you pharmaceuticals to solve your illness

But what they are selling you is story of fear, lack and scarcity and the quickest way to affect your immune system is to target your nervous system first with financial anxiety.

A decade ago I was a solo parent and had to find a way to sustain eating well for my energy and my health while doing it all.

The recipes I used back are even more relevant in todays cost of food climate and they save so much money while still satisfying the family.

I'm going to be teaching you how to use this in your cooking in the upcoming NEW nourish your lifestyle programme - all about eating well and being healthy sustainably.

You'll get to try the formula I used to build healthy satisfying meals at lower cost and watch your food bill drop over four weeks.

Meals that give you and your family more energy, you will no longer crave sweet food after eating and you'll experience less illness because your body has a more improved defense system.

If you are one of the first six people to sign up before Easter you will also get a free eating alignment online consultation with me (valued at $195)

Send me a message direct if you are interested.

15/03/2026

We have become avoidant as a society when it comes to the words associated with our body weight and for good reason - it's a trigger point for many.

Completely understandable if you have experienced judgement about your body at any stage however it doesn't have to be this way.

Our bodies don't define us yet what I experienced with gaining over 20kg creating my daughter later in life is that it made day to day functioning so much harder.

Tighter muscles, pressure on joints, less able to do day to day activities or play physical games with my son.

It created extra admin to balance my energy. Now that 12 kilos have gone by nourishing my lifestyle post partum my body feels much easier to move and exercise.

This post is not to highlight the need to lose weight it's to bring awareness that carrying extra weight doesn't mean you're not a healthy eater.

I have helped thousands of clients over the last two decades heal their body and nourish their lifestyle.

As a consequence they weight fell off it didn't need to be pushed through unrealistic eating regimes.

This is because holding onto weight is not always reflective of the how much you eat and how you move.

It depends on the state of your nervous system and even if you eat well - weight can still hold on.

Lack of quality sleep, injuries, illness, hormonal oscillation, inflammation, disruptive digestion as well as all types of stress (mental, physical and emotional) cause your body to hold onto the food you eat even if it is healthy.

If you're happy with how you feel in your body - great.

However if you are not and would love to feel lighter and more energized then be aware that all of these life experiences will alter how your body uses food for fuel and consequently also impact your immune system.

Simply counting calories and exercising more is not going to be the formula for you to create the healthy body you want.

You need to nourish your whole lifestyle, reprogramme your nervous system so your body feels safe to release the extra weight and keep it off.

This requires professional advice to identify why your body is holding onto weight to begin with and close support to build that foundation and change over 3 months.

This is why I created the premium 1:1 healthy body coaching package so you can guarantee your results one last time and understand what it means to nourish your lifestyle.

Direct message me for a chat to find out more info about how you can apply for one of four placements to work together privately and shift the weight that has been affecting your health.

15/03/2026

If you have ever wondered why your children bawk at vegetables it's because of their natural earthy taste and bright colours.

A young palate is attuned to mild, neutral sweet & savoury tones.

Anything beyond this scope triggers a sensory response and the palate needs to learn these foods are safe over time.

This is why so many little people under five years old prefer a 'beige diet' because of sensory overload close to meal time.

This can create feelings of guilt that the child is not getting the nutrients it needs to thrive.

So how does this apply if you're an adult?

The environment you grew up in plays a more significant role in your food choice and habits later in life than if you didn't like your veggies as a child.

The perspective of a lack of safety when eating can look like:

✅ Parents arguing around meal time
✅ Siblings being loud at the table
✅ Being forced to eat everything on your plate
✅ Being judged for your body type at any age or stage
✅ Not having a choice in what you got to eat
✅ Plus many others

All of these envoke a nervous system response and determine whether you felt safe to try new food with different tastes and textures.

This is not a post to feel guilt or shame about your experience but to provide perspective that eating is a sensory experience

You have a unique code for your eating based on what makes your nervous system feel safe at the time of consumption.

This has an impact on how your body digests the food you choose regardless of it's nutrition content.

Eating vegetables of course is a great way to get the nutrients your body needs however if your digestive system cant access those nutrients then they get lost as waste.

When you have had life experiences that has rattled your nervous system like loss of a loved one, change in lifestyle, career move, injury, surgery, health condition or other change in circumstances - following a set diet won't work for you.

This is why a holistic approach is essential if you want to eat better, improve your relationship with food and your health permanently.

14/03/2026

Last week we went out for lunch and were excited to try the Cauliflower Pie on the menu.

Yet, quickly discovered it was sold out so I decided to come home and create my own version.

Although I eat all food my partner eats plant based for his digestive health.

This recipe was so easy and delicious!

Packed with protein and nutrients that help boost your white blood cells for immunity.

I also made this gluten and dairy free but you don't have to.

If you're a carnivore this would go well adding chicken or fish if you don't prefer vegetarian meals.

This is one of the recipes you'll get to try in the up coming NEW Nourish 4 Week Mini Course of your wanting to eat better and stay well next season.

Course commences at the end of April!

Type 'yum' below if you want more info

13/03/2026

Whether you are on team sweet tooth or think sugar is toxic one thing we cant ignore is that we are programmed to feel safe with sweetness from the moment we arrive earth side.

Whether a baby is breast fed or formula fed as a newborn both taste sweet. The mind starts to get programmed that food & nourishment is safety.

This is such an important piece to acknowledge when you are addressing your relationship with food because if you don't you will end up back at square one no matter what type nutritional changes you make to your eating.

As you age and you experience stress or lifestyle changes your body will compensate through your food choice.

As your body goes into the fight or flight response it automatically looks for safety. Food being the first port of call because it's so readily available.

If you want permanent results in your health, weight loss or energy levels simply 'sticking to a plan' is not going to cut the mustard long term.

However, when you discover the base of your relationship with eating and why you make the food choices that you do - you take back control of your health and well-being.

Yes, the nutritional aspect of your eating is important as well but without understanding yourself, your food choice and how your body works you'll end up feeling like another diet has failed you.

That is why working together for three months is an investment because it not only changes your health it changes your life in ways you can't even imagine when your first start.

✅ You will never spend another cent of diets, supplements or quick fixes
✅ Your perspective of nourishment is enhanced so you no longer feel guilty about any food choice
✅ You understand yourself and your body at a depth that changes all areas of your life
✅ Your eyes become wide open to the myths you've been sold about eating well.

If we have worked together before now I'd love you to share your experience and how it changed your perspective below in the comments below 👇

📸 My little girls hand in her first few weeks of life

06/03/2026

The guilt that you feel when you're doing what you can to have a healthy body yet you find the weight just won't budge can be so frustrating

Recently, i experienced this after having my second baby in my 40's

Logically, it made sense carrying extra weight with having 3 hour sleep increments over four weeks, less time to take care of my body and a little human requiring my presence

Yet it still made me feel sluggish not to mention a little bit of imposter syndrome after teaching thousands of women how to get the healthy body they want.

It gave me a reality check of how my clients feel before they work with me.

Thankfully I know what is required to heal the body so I had the tools to shift my mindset but it got me thinking about those that don't have the same tool kit or knowledge on how to get their body back after a lifestyle change

I thought about how the guilt lingers and can stop you from finding a solution

The belief that it's not possible for your body to change shape due to age, medical history, injury or a busy lifestyle and how that must make you feel in yourself

So I have decided to revamp my original guilt free eating programme - Nourish Your Busy Lifestyle

So I can hand over all the secrets so you can have the healthy body you want while eating the food you love without guilt too

The secrets that helped me shift 10 kilos without depriving myself of the food and drink I love, counting calories or fasting.

If you've been part of it before - it's even better this time around

Over the four weeks:

✅ You'll not only shift the weight you want to lose you'll also increase your wellness before the next season hits.

✅ You'll learn how sleep affects your appetite and discover what you need in your meals so that you have more energy & stay well.

✅ You'll be shown how to build your meals your way and cater to your specific dietary needs

✅ You'll understand why you haven't been able to shift the weight you want before and how to make it easier and permanent one last time.

✅ You'll be supported every day with messenger to ask your questions and get the advice you need.

We will be starting at the end of April but if you secure your spot for the early bird before the end of March and you'll get a free 1:1 guilt free eating alignment session as part of your package (valued at $195).

From there you can choose to go it alone and continue to apply what you have learned or upgrade to VIP 3 month personalized weight management package so you can get to your goal weight and keep it off for life.

Comment below 'more info' or message me directly if you're interested in securing one of the six early bird spots.

24/02/2026

Sleep deprivation.... It can hinder your appetite, your food choice and your health - fast!

It's not exclusive to parenting

So many factors of our lifestyle these days impact the quality of our sleep

✅ Perimenopause
✅ Menopause
✅ Work stress
✅ Business stress
✅ Relationship dynamics
✅ Illness
✅ Health conditions
✅ Ageing

However it doesn't have to be this way.

When your inflammatory system kicks in from lack of sleep - it tells your immune system to be on high alert

It's no surprise that colds and household sickness get the opportunity to come and slow down your health & wellbeing.

However, if your sleep is compromised when you know how to specifically nourish your lifestyle

Keeping a healthy body and experiencing progress in your weight loss journey gets to be so much easier.

This is why it's essential to to cover your bases and take a whole-listic approach when it comes to healing your health & wellbeing.

Addressing all areas & nourishing your lifestyle while having professional advice & support is why all of my clients get the incredible results that last when we work together.

Applying what I teach that last two decades - I have also reduced my waistline by 20 centimetres in 3 weeks following the birth of my baby girl.

No extreme fads, or cutting out food groups. No supplements have been taken and I have only done light movement like walking 15 minutes
3-4x a week.

This is what happens when you know how to nourish your lifestyle even when sleep deprived. It continues to work because it's sustainable and is designed personally to fit your lifestyle.

If you're keen on finding out more how we can work together.

Send me a private message 👇

16/02/2026

If you've been committed to a weight loss journey for your health yet keep hitting a plateau in your progress here is why 👇

12/02/2026

It's been a minute since I've been on here because I've been creating something new and in the process learning what it is like to be in my client's shoes 😉👇

What a journey it has been the last 9 months when it comes to weight gain, joint mobility, hormones, appetite and energy levels.

I never imagined creating a new life in my 40's and how different it would feel compared to last time in my early 30's

However it's highlighted some very key pieces of the health jigsaw when it comes to carrying extra weight on a frame that was not designed to carry nearly 90 odd kilos!

What I noticed most was the pain on my joints, the fatigue in my muscles and the oscillating energy levels.

Knowing it was temporary and par for the course to creating a baby after 40 years old - I ate intuitively as well as ensuring I met my daily nutrient targets for pregnancy.

Third trimester in your 40's is like preparing for an iron man competition but adding an extra 20-30 kg to your backpack then wearing it on your front!

It has been a great reminder how the foundation principles of what I have taught the last 17 years still are seamless in the results they provide and work so effectively for getting your health and body back in shape.

A reminder that the missing piece in the weight loss puzzle isn't necessarily what you do or how you think nor does it equate to energy in and energy out.

But.....is how well you hydrate your body through what you eat (as outlined in my first book - 'Wet Your Appetite' published back in 2017).

Two weeks ago today, I gave birth to a healthy baby girl at 1:33am on Friday 30th of January 2026.

Today I have lost all the fluid retention, inflammation and my body has healed faster than it did in my 30's and also have lost 10 kilos slowly each day (not straight after birth).

It wasn't by counting macros or calories, or doing anything extreme or following a meal plan but specifically modifying my meals so my body gets exactly what it needs to thrive nutritionally.

I have my energy back to pre pregnancy levels even with lack of sleep and my pelvic floor is stronger than it was 18 months ago.

How?

Simply by applying the foundation principles that I teach my clients when they want to heal their body permanently and be in their best health.

Then balancing my nutrition and nourishing my new lifestyle.

It really is that simple however slightly more complicated without professional expertise and experience of how the body works and heals.

If you're focussed on getting your health aligned this year and would love to experience at least 10 kilos permanent weight loss without the fads, no supplements needed or any quick fix gimmacks.

Let me show you how easy it can be.

Message me if your done with feeling how you feel in your body and you're ready to find out how you can apply for the 3 month healthy body transformation premium coaching package on offer

There are three places available right now for those ready for a serious life changing health transformation.

Drop me a message in my inbox.

📸 Welcome baby Maea 💕

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