Nutritional Labels on Fast Food Items – a step in the right direction?
The NSW government will be holding a fast food forum on August 16 in a bid to reduce the “supersize” culture of fast food restaurants. Co-chaired by Premier Bob Carr and NSW Premier Kristina Keneally,...
View ArticleBreaking babies' bones: Radio 4CRB 89.3FM interviews Lydia about the growing...
Recently there have been a spate of headlines fueling hysteria towards the obesity epidemic: “Doctors forced to break babies bones to deliver them safely” cries one, while just last week another...
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A weight off your mind
This article was first published on ABCs Unleashed on 25th January 2011. This week marks the start of ‘Healthy Weight Week,’ brought to you by the Dieticians Association of Australia (DAA). With the...
View ArticleThe Morning Show asks Lydia if Love Handles can be Healthy
Co-director Lydia Jade Turner appeared on The Morning Show for the second time this week, this time commenting on new research showing that being overweight may actually be beneficial to health. Is it...
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Getting off weight's vicious cycle
By Lydia Jade Turner This article was first published in ABCs The Drum. Last week The Sydney Morning Herald’s economic writer Jessica Irvine published a piece boasting about her weight loss success....
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Exposing Biggest Loser trainer's flawed health advice
By Lydia Jade Turner Biggest Loser trainer Michelle Bridges claims weight loss ‘success’ is a case of mind over matter. “[Being a contestant on] The Biggest Loser… is a bit like winning the lottery....
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Why is the CEO of Jenny Craig presenting at a Girls' School Conference?
Yesterday it came to our attention that the CEO of Jenny Craig, Amy Smith, will be presenting at the upcoming Alliance for Girls’ Schools Conference in Melbourne. When human rights finalist for 2011...
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The Role of Fats
By BodyMatters’ Family Therapist Christie Lomas Fat has come to be a word that many in our society avoid at all cost, but is fat something to be avoided or is it a vital part of our diet? Before...
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Have you met our Co-Founder Sarah?
With Lydia’s pending departure due to maternity leave, we thought it might be useful to meet our other co-founder, Sarah. Sarah is delighted to be continuing as the Director of BodyMatters. NICKNAME:...
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The Key Principles of Health at Every Size: Photo Blog
By BodyMatters therapist Sarah McMahon At BodyMatters we work from a health centred paradigm, a framework that transcends eating pathology & wellness, fatness & thinness by focusing on...
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Dieting: Confused anyone?
By Madalyn Oliver A few weeks ago I was browsing through my local community noticeboard on Facebook when I stumbled across the following post: “Hey all! Anyone in this group, how have you found...
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BodyMatters recommends: Eight blogs worth reading
By Madalyn Oliver BodyMatters have put together a list of blogs (in no particular order) that we believe may be useful in supporting you on your recovery journey. We understand that some personal...
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BodyMatters Guest Blog: Five Facts about ‘Fat Talk’
By Jacqueline Mills “My thighs are so fat!” “Are you kidding? Have you seen the size of you? What about my stomach?!” Have you ever heard comments like this before? Perhaps you have even voiced them...
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The Value of Seeing a Dietitian in ED Recovery
By Remie Jaggard and Gabriella Barclay When an individual is in treatment for an eating disorder it is important to establish a team of professionals to help support a full recovery. There are many...
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Online trolls attack Gaga during Super Bowl halftime show
By Georgina Lavan It’s ironic to be talking about this subject when one of Lady Gaga’s greatest hits is Born This Way, the 2011 anthem about accepting yourself for who you are. We all know the lyrics...
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