by Melanie McGrice | Jan 21, 2016 | Lifestyle
It’s that time again…holidays are over and our little ones head back into the classroom (phew!). Although we may get some reprieve from wrestles and the perennial question ‘what can I do now??!!’, an old problems rears it’s ugly head…”what should I pack in...
by Melanie McGrice | Jan 20, 2016 | Lifestyle
Did you overindulge this festive season? Not to worry, I shared my tips to get you back on the straight and narrow with Kimberly Gillan for ‘Fernwood Fitness’ magazine. 1. Big NightDid you have one too many glasses of champagne over the festive season? If...
by Melanie McGrice | Jan 5, 2016 | Lifestyle
There is no doubt that having a BBQ with friends and family over the summer is an Australian tradition. However recent studies have suggested that there may be a link between barbequed meats and cancer. In this weeks “#AskMelanie” video I discuss BBQ’s and cancer and...
by Melanie McGrice | Jan 5, 2016 | Lifestyle
I am not going to keep you in suspense. The free tool that can change the way you eat is a food diary. Have you tried keeping a food diary but found although it helps to keep you accountable for the time being, it doesn’t result in longer term change? The...
by Melanie McGrice | Dec 14, 2015 | Lifestyle
So your New Years resolution is to lose weight. Have you thought about how you are actually going to make this happen? Have you thought about how you will make this year different to the last? As a dietitian I hear a number of clients that have resolutions to lose...
by Melanie McGrice | Dec 10, 2015 | Lifestyle
I like to use this time to think back on the goals we set ourselves to not only reflect on things we’ve achieved but also areas that we’ve fallen short on. I have to think we aren’t as successful as we hoped for not because we’re lazy or hesitate at an opportune...
