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Have you ever wondered just what our clients' journey is like when they work with us?



In this episode, Melissa chats to Sarah, who has not only released 32kg (so far!), she's also experienced an amazing health transformation!



Listen to Sarah's story as she recounts the health challenges she suffered from prior to embarking on her Metabolic Balance journey (including bowel cancer, PCOS, body aches, poor sleep and blood pressure issues) - and how different her life is now.



Sarah also shares her favourite aspects of the program, and how MB was different to other strategies she'd tried before - and her results were so impressive, her family joined her on the program too!

We all know that it can be REALLY easy to overeat without meaning to.



But we can pay the ultimate price in terms of our waistline, our self-esteem and our risk of chronic disease.



In this episode, nutritionist Melissa Cook covers:




How to work out how much food is ideal for YOUR body - so that you don't over-eat (or under-eat, which is just as important!)
The difference between a 'portion' and a 'serving' - and why this matters
Is it calories or portion sizes that are more important when it comes to weight management?
An easy way to balance your plate

...plus plenty more great tips you can use in everyday life

Do you sometimes find yourself eating mindlessly?



If so, you're certainly not alone!



Eating due to boredom, distraction (such as catching up on the latest MAFS episode!) or to soothe emotions is incredibly common. And it's all too easy to fall into a vicious cycle of eating, followed by guilt....followed by more eating to appease the guilt.



Join nutritionist & Metabolic Balance coach Melissa Cook for this session, where she'll cover:




The physical, mental and emotional impact that mindless eating can have
The physiological reason you are driven to eat when bored or stressed
A simple, yet effective 3-step action plan to prevent reaching for unhealthy foods when boredom strikes!

Nutrients such as vitamin & minerals are essential to a healthy body - yet many people don't meet their requirements.



Join naturopath & nutritionist Linda Back for this interesting and informative session, where she discusses:




The 3 most common nutrient depletions she sees in clients
The role these nutrients play in the body, and why they are important
Where to find them in everyday foods
Factors that can increase your need for particular nutrients
Why supplementation is not always the answer

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders in the world.



As we learn more about the condition (and the impact from nutrition & lifestyle) we have more options available for sufferers.



Join naturopath & nutritionist Linda Back in this latest episode, where she discusses:




Why addressing hormonal balance is so important to a woman's wellbeing
The factors that can be involved in the development and progression of PCOS
Common sighs & symptoms of PCOS
How the right foods and key natural medicines can be used strategically to help address the underlying drivers of the condition

Iron deficiency can be a difficult condition to get on top of. And persistent low iron levels aren't always about the food you're eating.



Join nutritionist Melissa to find out


why iron is so important to your body
the obvious (and not-so-obvious!) symptoms that your iron may be low
why the conventional approach of continually topping up iron levels with supplements often misses the mark
the factors that may influence your iron absorption capacity