I am 49 and 136kg. I would like to lose weight but I have found it hard, with dialysis four times a week, and diabetes, and neuropathy that makes it difficult to exercise. There is no gym or access to a pool and I can’t afford a treadmill, can you help with some pointers? Obstacles […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au **I am 21 years old, weigh 55kg and am 155cm in height. As long as I can remember I have believed myself to be obese. My family and friends think I’m crazy and that I say these things to […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au Winter is a hard season to try and lose weight. It’s cold and we seek warm, nourishing food for comfort and warmth, and chocolate to cheer us up. Some diet plans offer a different meal every day of the […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au **I urgently need some advice. My son Michael has knocked out three teeth riding his bike and I need to swap his diet to some softer foods. My problem is that the softer the food is, the worse it […]

Now that daylight saving is over and the temperature has dropped I can’t stop thinking about food. I’m eating much more toast and pasta and don’t feel like eating nearly as much fruit and salad. I really don’t want to gain any weight. What do you suggest? Kim — Geelong It’s quite common to eat […]

**My 20-year-old daughter has decided to go on a detox diet to lose weight. She’s been told to eat no products with wheat or diary, and consume no alcohol or caffeinated drinks. She goes to college and I’m worried that she won’t get enough in the day to sustain her. Marie** If this means she’ll […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au I seem to have gained weight as a result of switching to soy milk. I thought it was meant to be good for you. Gail — Turramurra Many people make the mistake of thinking just because a food has […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au How much weight should I be able to lose in a week? I have my sister’s 50th coming up at the end of June and want to look my best. Miranda — Scarborough There are many radical diets where […]

I have a lot of trouble with my bowels. Each day I eat high-fibre cereal and often add extra bran to my food but I still don’t seem to manage to have a regular ‘once-a-day’ bowel movement. I feel tired and bloated and know that I’m carrying extra weight as a result of it. I […]

**I have a great diet. I eat lots of veggies and legumes, low-fat products, lean meat, fish and everything else you say we should eat but I still don’t seem to be able to lose any weight. Do you have any suggestions with regards to what I might be doing wrong? Gail, Gosford** With a […]