 Fibre is one of those nutrients that almost everyone knows they should be eating more of… but not everyone actually understands why or more specifically, don’t put in that much effort to do so.
It often gets overshadowed by things like protein, calories, or carbs, yet it plays a huge role in digestion, gut health, and even how full and satisfied you feel day to day (so it also has a role in body composition, interestingly enough). The problem is, most people either overlook it completely, don’t focus on it with intention, or assume they are getting enough without really knowing. So instead of overcomplicating things, this blog will break fibre down into the basics. What it is, the different types, why it matters, and just a starting rough idea on how much you might need so that you can start levelling up yo fibre game! Once you understand the basics, it becomes much easier to apply in your day-to-day eating.
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 Calling those who are trying to lose a lil weight and not seeing the results. This one is for you.
If you feel like you are doing “everything right” but the scale is not moving… it can get pretty fricking frustrating pretty darn quickly. Sound familiar? You might be training consistently, making better food choices, and putting in real effort. But fat loss is not just about effort. It is about accuracy and consistency over time. The convergence of strategy, consistency, habits, and routine behaviours. As a Sports Dietitian, this is something I see all the time. People are close. Very close sometimes. But a few small bottlenecks are enough to slow or completely stall progress. The good news is that once you identify them, they are usually very fixable. Today is not about the fix itself (that is individualised and requires working closely with you), but instead about identifying reasons and knowing where to next. Here are five of the most common fat loss bottlenecks that might be holding you back (that you might not even be clocking). Identifying Key Muscle Building Bottlenecks - 3 Things To Explore If You Are Not Seeing The Gains19/2/2026  If you have been training consistently and eating “better” but your muscle-building results feel slow, stalled, or completely non-existent, you are not alone.
A lot of people assume they need a new supplement, a more complicated program, or some advanced strategy they saw online. In reality, most muscle-building plateaus come down to a few very basic bottlenecks that are being overlooked. As a Sports Dietitian, I see this all the time. People are working hard. They are motivated. But one or two key fundamentals are not aligned or properly executed, and that is enough to limit progress and cause you to feel frustrated. Here’s the thing… If you want to build muscle effectively, you need the right pieces of the puzzle put together in the right way, and given enough time. In other words, you need to pull the key levers. In this blog, I share 3 of the most common bottlenecks that hold people back when it comes to hopping on the gain train and seeing some more lean muscle mass.  The start of a new year often brings fresh motivation around fat loss… and just as often, a lot of unnecessary pressure. Many people feel they need to completely overhaul their diet, cut out everything they enjoy, and “be perfect” to see results.
The reality? Fat loss doesn’t need extreme rules to work. In fact, it’s usually the simple but effective, repeatable changes that make the biggest difference over time and gets you started on the right track. As a Dietitian and Nutritionist, I see this play out every year. When people focus on a handful of high-impact habits that support consistency, fat loss becomes far easier to kick off and maintain. In today’s blog, I share 6 nutrition and lifestyle changes that can help tip the scales in your favour without turning your life upside down.  “How long is this going to take!” - King Julien, Madagascar, 2005.
And many dieters have been asking this since. Specifically for their fat loss results. So how long will it take before you see fat loss results? Well, can be as soon as 2 weeks to as long as 6-8 weeks. However, the answer for how long you should give it, minimum, in order to start seeing the momentum build and start seeing the seeds of some bonafide results to start trickling in more quickly? That is a bit different and is going to be answered today. In this blog post, I reveal the minimum timeframe to realistically allow yourself for a weight loss plan to start allowing the fruits of your labour to come to fruition. How long to allow fat loss results to start really building some momentum? Time to get a bit of an idea through the perspective and experience of a qualified Dietitian.  Look, I'm not saying you should hire a Dietitian...but here are some signs it's probably a darn good idea to do so.
Just some good ol fashioned lists today, keeping it direct and to the point as I now you are all just as busy as we wind down this hectic year. Here are 10 reasons why you should consider working with a Dietitian as well as 15 types of goals a Dietitian can help you with.  Muscle growth is one of the most popular personal aspirations across the world, alongside fat loss and achieving financial freedom.
It’s safe to say you or someone you know (and their doggo), are wanting more muscle or to look a certain fit and strong way. So what is the reason so many people are dissatisfied with their muscle growth results? What could be stopping muscle-building success fruit from coming to fruition on the gains tree? If you are not seeing the muscular growth (hypertrophy) happening, something is bottleneck your results or impacting your view of yourself. Let’s dive into this topic and allow me to share with you 4 reasons you are not seeing the muscle growth of your dreams (and number 4 is one you will not expect but is not to be missed!).  Plot twist: Some ‘fat loss diets’ are actually the biggest roadblocks to losing fat.
When it comes to fat loss, it feels like there’s a new “magic” dietor product every other week. Scroll Instagram for even just 5 minutes and you’ll probably see influencers swearing by the latest “life-changing” plan that promises fast results if you just cut out this, eat only that, or follow some ridiculous set of rules in the name of awakening the “fat loss powers that be”. Here’s the uncomfortable truth though: not all “fat loss diets” actually support fat loss long term. And that is the kicker! In fact, some of the most hyped-up approaches and diets are actually the ones that make fat loss harder, not easier. They might have your scale initially drop it like it’s hot (snoooooopp), but at the cost of sustainability, health, and your good ol sanity. As a Dietitian, I see the fallout of these diets all the time…. Leaving in its wake, frustrated people who feel like they’ve “failed,” when in reality, the diet failed them. That’s why I want to pull back the curtain and show you three popular “fat loss” diets that are, ironically, terrible for fat loss when you zoom out and look at the bigger picture. Let class commence now!  “Why am I Not Losing Weight? When I Am Basically Eating Less?!”
Common question, and there very well could be a clear explanation for this. A reason to the madness of “no fat loss despite being in a deficit”. It very well could be due to what I call “calorie deficit insufficiency”. What does this mean? Let me explain and give you the ol 101. In this blog, I show you one of the biggest reasons people don't see the fat loss results that they want (despite feeling like they are eating in a calorie deficit and eating more “healthy”). Of course, assuming you do in fact have the right deficit in place and are actually sticking to things accurately. Let class commence now…  People see me as a Dietitian and assume I can never do any wrong (or have never done any wrong) with my own food game.
The truth is, no diet is perfect and I have made some mistakes with nutrition in the past that I hope can help you feel normal about it and also help you learn from it so you can avoid the same pitfalls and common problematic food mindsets. Just as I used my own mistakes to learn from and only get better, so can you! In this blog, I share 5 mistakes I have made with my own nutrition in the past (and how you can learn from these yourself). I hope you find value from these admissions so you can clock some wins under your nutrition belt. |
AuthorHi there! My name's Aleksa Gagic - i'm a Brisbane Sports Dietitian & Brisbane Sports Nutritionist. I have 7+ years experience in providing professional nutrition consulting and want to help you learn about the power of flexible nutrition. Archives
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