If you're taking a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide or tirzepatide, you've probably watched the number on the scale move — often quite quickly. It's easy to assume that number tells you everything you need to know about your progress. But weight loss isn't just about how much you lose — it's about what you're losing. At Gippsland Dietetics, I use body composition analysis (via the InBody230) alongside GLP-1 support to help clients understand what's actually happening beneath

This is one of the most common reasons people come to see me. If your progress has stalled, or things haven't moved the way you or your prescriber anticipated, it's rarely as simple as "eat less." A few things we look at together: What's actually happening with your eating patterns — sometimes appetite suppression leads to skipped meals and then reactive overeating later in the day, which can work against you. Gut health — GLP-1s slow digestion significantly, and for some peo

Whatever stage you're at, my approach is weight-inclusive and focused on how you actually feel

Create a plan to meet your Protein targets even with a reduced appetite so you maintain muscle mass

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Local GIPPSLAND dietitian Judith Cahill can help you with implementation of a low FODMAP diet for all of those embarrassing symptoms of IBS

ALLERGIES CAN MAKE EATING OUT DIFFICULT FOR SOME IT EVEN LIFE THREATENING How can you make it easier? Firstly it is important to differentiate between an allergy and an intolerance. ALLERGY OR FOOD INTOLERANCE - WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? An ALLERGY is a reaction of the immune system upon exposure to certain foods. The most frequent foods causing allergic reactions include peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, milk, fish, shellfish, sesame, and soy. An allergic reaction occurs rapidly after

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