No referral required · Brisbane & online
Tailored Weight Management and Metabolic Health Support
Dietitian support can help you understand what is influencing your weight and metabolic health and build a healthier way forward. Blood sugar sits at the connected centre of that picture, which is why appetite, energy and weight so often change together.
Who this is for
People in Brisbane and across Australia who want weight and metabolic health support without blame, shame or another restrictive diet, including those with insulin resistance, fatty liver, menopause-related change, a long history of dieting, or those using GLP-1 medication prescribed by their doctor. The focus is on what is driving the change in your body and on eating patterns you can keep. No referral is needed, and appointments are available in Fortitude Valley or online.
Weight Management Support Without Another Restrictive Diet
Does your weight feel harder to manage than it used to?
Perhaps your body has changed through menopause, illness, medication or a stressful period of life. You may be managing insulin resistance, diabetes or fatty liver. Or you may be using a GLP-1 medication and wondering how to eat well while your appetite is reduced.
Maybe you have spent years trying different diets. Each one seemed to work for a while, but the weight returned, and you were left feeling that you had failed.
You might be wondering
- Why is my weight changing when I have not changed what I eat?
- Do I need to count calories or cut out carbohydrates?
- How can I manage hunger, cravings or large portions?
- What should I eat while using a GLP-1 medication?
- Can nutrition improve fatty liver or insulin resistance?
- How do I make changes that do not end with another Monday restart?
At Wellness Nutrition Solutions, we look beyond the scales. We help you understand the metabolic, hormonal, behavioural and lifestyle factors that may be influencing your health, appetite and weight.
Your weight is part of your health story, but it is not the whole story, and it does not define your worth.
Why Weight Is About More Than Calories and Willpower
Complex interactions among biology, behaviour, health, and the environment influence body weight. Food matters, but it is only one part of the picture.
Factors that may affect appetite, energy needs, eating patterns or weight include:
What shapes your weight
Factors we consider:
The complexity is why "eat less and move more" rarely provides enough information or support. We begin by understanding which factors are relevant to you.
- genetics, ageing and previous weight history
- insulin resistance, diabetes and fatty liver
- perimenopause, menopause, PCOS and other hormonal changes
- medications that alter appetite, metabolism or fluid balance
- sleep, stress, mood and emotional wellbeing
- muscle mass, pain, mobility and physical activity
- restrictive dieting, weight cycling and food rules
- food access, work, caring responsibilities and your environment
Nutrition Support for Different Weight and Metabolic Concerns
Your plan should reflect your health, medications, nutritional needs, relationship with food and reasons for seeking support.
Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Health
Insulin resistance can be associated with elevated blood glucose, changes in appetite, increased triglycerides, and fatty liver. Addressing it often supports several areas of your health at once.
Explore insulin resistance supportWeight Changes Through Perimenopause and Menopause
Hormonal changes can affect body composition, fat distribution, sleep, appetite and energy. At the same time, muscle mass and energy requirements may change with age.
Explore menopause and metabolic supportFatty Liver Nutrition Support
Insulin resistance, high blood fat levels, alcohol use, body weight, and broader metabolic health can contribute to fatty liver.
Because these factors are connected, nutrition support looks at your overall eating pattern rather than one food or nutrient. We consider carbohydrate quality and distribution, fats, fibre, alcohol, activity and the other metabolic results in your blood tests, alongside the care provided by your GP or specialist.
GLP-1 Nutrition Support
GLP-1 medications used for diabetes or weight management can reduce appetite and slow digestion.
While this can support weight and blood glucose management, eating too little or relying on a very limited range of foods can make it harder to meet nutritional needs.
We help you prioritise protein, fibre, fluids, and nutrient-rich foods; plan smaller, manageable meals; and adjust your eating strategies around nausea, constipation, reflux, or reduced appetite. We do not prescribe or adjust medication — that remains with your prescribing doctor.
A History of Dieting or Weight Cycling
Repeated dieting can make eating feel increasingly rigid and create cycles of restriction, overeating and guilt.
We work towards a more consistent and flexible eating pattern. If emotional eating, binge eating, or food guilt are the main concerns, we may also recommend our Healthy Relationship with Food service.
What Does a Sustainable Weight-Management Eating Pattern Look Like?
There is no single best diet for everyone. A useful eating pattern supports your health, meets your nutritional needs and can realistically become part of your life.
Depending on your needs
We may explore:
- regular meals that reduce excessive hunger later in the day
- protein-rich foods that support satisfaction and muscle health
- fibre and optimum nutrition
- portions that feel satisfying without rigid measuring
- flexibility for snacks, takeaway, eating out and social occasions
- ways to include favourite and culturally important foods
- meal preparation that fits your time, energy and budget
- how to respond when things do not go to plan without giving up
Sustainable change is not about doing everything perfectly. It is about finding enough helpful actions that you can repeat.
Weight Management Is More Than Food
Sleep, stress, movement, medication, and your environment can also influence your appetite, eating patterns, metabolic health, and weight.
Beyond the plate
Depending on your priorities and capacity, we may discuss:
- protecting sleep and creating more consistent routines
- building movement around your health, mobility and preferences
- supporting muscle health through resistance activity and adequate protein
- recognising stress, emotional and automatic eating patterns
- designing your food environment to make helpful choices easier
- working collaboratively with your GP or other healthcare providers
How Our Weight-Management Dietitian Consultations Work
- 1
We begin with your health and weight story
We discuss your health, weight history, medications, usual eating pattern, lifestyle, previous diets, and what you would like to change. There is no judgement and no assumption that you have not tried hard enough.
- 2
We explore what is influencing the pattern
We look beyond food alone to consider appetite, meal timing, health conditions, hormones, sleep, stress, movement, food rules and your environment.
- 3
We identify your priorities
You do not need to overhaul your life. Together, we choose a useful and achievable starting point based on your health and goals.
- 4
We develop your tailored nutrition plan
Your plan reflects your nutritional needs, food preferences, culture, budget, cooking skills and daily routine. It is tailored to your real life, not an ideal week.
- 5
We review, learn and adjust
Follow-up appointments help us review what is working, solve problems, strengthen habits and adjust the plan as your health, medications, or circumstances change.
Is Weight-Management Nutrition Support Right for You?
- your weight feels harder to manage than it used to
- you have insulin resistance, prediabetes, diabetes or fatty liver
- perimenopause or menopause has affected your weight, appetite or body composition
- you use or are considering a GLP-1 medication
- you want to protect nutrition and muscle health while losing weight
- hunger, cravings, portions or evening eating feel difficult
- you have regained weight after previous diets
- you are tired of counting, cutting out foods or starting again
- you want to improve your health even if the scales change slowly
- you want tailored, respectful support without shame or judgement
Weight Support Without Blame or Shame
If you have struggled with your weight, you may have been told, directly or indirectly, that you simply need more discipline. But your body is more complex than a calorie equation, and difficulty sustaining a restrictive diet is not a personal failure. You are not the problem. Understanding what influences your health gives you a useful place to begin, and we provide clear, tailored guidance that supports your health while respecting your body, your experiences and your life.
Initial consultation $180 · Review $110 · Medicare and private health rebates may apply
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What clients say
“Dorelle explained my results in a way that finally made sense, and gave me changes I could actually keep up with.”
Individual experiences and results vary
About Dorelle
Dorelle Thompson is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with more than 20 years experience in nutrition and eight years experience in health coaching. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion, and has been a member of Dietitians Australia since 1997. Dorelle combines evidence-based metabolic-health nutrition with practical coaching strategies that help you turn information into achievable everyday actions.
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Ready to Find a Healthier Way Forward?
You do not have to solve your weight and health concerns on your own. Start with a simple, no-pressure conversation. We will listen to what has been happening, answer your questions and help you decide whether weight-management nutrition support is right for you. Health that sticks because it now makes sense.
Health that sticks because it now makes sense.