Why I do this (and why it works) 👇

I get asked all the time what I eat — or for a quick nutritional fix, shortcut, or “cheat way” to feel better fast.

The truth is far less sexy… and far more effective.

After nearly 30 years as a nutritionist, most of my day-to-day food choices now happen subconsciously. Food type, volume, and timing largely take care of themselves. I don’t track. I don’t count. I don’t overthink.

Why? Because when foundations are solid, your body quietly guides you.

Most of the time, my eating reflects what nature intended: clean, whole, nourishing foods — protein at every meal, quality fats, plenty of vegetables, and carbohydrates when my body actually needs them (mostly complex, sometimes simple).

That said, I live in the real world — modern Australia — surrounded by industrialised food that’s cheap, accessible, aggressively marketed, and socially normal. I also enjoy alcohol at times, and travel/work/social commitments occasionally demand compromise.

So rather than chasing perfection, I anchor myself with one simple monthly ritual:

A mandatory 4-day strict reset — every month. The start day may shift around weekends or social events, but early every month I lock in four consecutive days of zero compromise.

Why? Reset gut balance, optimise fat metabolism, lower background inflammation, re-calibrate appetite and decision-making, and mentally re-commit to what “good” actually feels like.

During these four days, I don’t negotiate. I don’t drift. I don’t justify. It just is.

I don’t formally track this anymore — but I did when I first introduced it nearly 15 years ago. That structure mattered early. Now, the rhythm is ingrained.

Below is exactly how I fuel across those four days. No hacks. No macro obsession. Just principles — repeated — without compromise.