Weight Gain, and Your Midsection: What's Really Going On If your jeans feel tighter even though nothing about your diet has changed, you're not imagining it — and you're definitely not alone. Somewhere between your early 40s and 50s, many women notice weight creeping on, particularly around the midsection, alongside hot flushes, disrupted sleep, and mood swings that seem to come out of nowhere. This is perimenopause: the transition leading up to menopause, and it can last anywhere from a few...

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 the surface —...

After a Sleeve Gastrectomy: Why Do We See Nutritional Deficiencies? A practical guide to why lifelong blood tests and supplements matter after sleeve surgery. After a sleeve gastrectomy, regular blood tests and lifelong supplements are essential. Although considered simpler than a bypass, this procedure affects more than just stomach size. It alters eating habits, digestion, and nutrient absorption. This explains common deficiencies, particularly in B12, folate, iron, vitamin D, and calcium. 1...