Is sugar addiction a real thing?
I often get asked if sugar is addictive. My response is sugar certainly creates a strong desire or craving but the jury's still out as...
Rethinking Diets and Weight Loss
What if I told you that weight loss is not the be all and end all for fatter people?
What if I told you that weight loss ultimately leads to a higher BMI (weight gain) and worse health?
Did you know that calorie restriction is more likely to result in weight fluctuation (yo yo dieting) and this increases your risk of heart disease?
Did you know our body will try to prevent weight loss? This is why it can be so hard!
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About Mel
Hi! I'm Mel Wakeman. I’m a Registered Nutritionist. Not just someone that calls themselves a nutritionist after reading a few books and doing a £15 online course. I've had a lifetime passion for nutrition and health which explains why I have spent 26 years studying and teaching it! Before Wakeman Nutrition I was a Senior Lecturer in Nutrition so definitely know my onions!
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Coaching with Mel
Anyone can call themselves a Nutritionist. Mel stands head and shoulders above however because she's a fully registered nutritionist (RNutr. Sci) with the Association for Nutrition (AfN). It is is the only register of qualified nutritionists recognised by Public Health England and the NHS; you are in safe hands.
Mel works very closely with her clients. She limits the number she works with to ensure they receive the exceptional support they deserve.
1hr private sessions are £75 or book a great value package for continuous support.
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FREE Discovery Call
So you are looking for help? You don't understand what you've been doing wrong? You feel a sense of urgency to start something but don't know where to begin?
Book a free 30 minute, no obligation call to find out how I can get you on the right path.
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Upcoming Events
Workshops, Talks and Courses........
EATING WELL AT WORK
Your lunch break is the most productive part of your day. Learn how to ditch the boring desk lunch and get stuff done!
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Fast Track Focus
WHEN FAILING IS NO LONGER AN OPTION - You need a personal plan to MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN. The perfect starter package to get you focused and moving in the right direction, FAST
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Kick Start
Is it just an age thing? Since you hit 40 something you’ve noticed it's getting tricky.
You're aware you can’t get away with eating or drinking the amounts you used to. You feel more tired. You're starting to have second thoughts about your food choices and wondering what the consequences will be. You feel confused about whether you should be having more protein, less carbs, more or less fat? Why is it so hard to lose weight and why is your shape changing?
Personal Nutrition Assessment
How do you know what you're eating is meeting all your nutritional requirements?
If you are feeling stressed, hormonal, tired or stuck on a weight plateau, a detailed dietary assessment can identify nutritional inadequacies that mean you can quickly implement dietary changes that you know are right and therefore more likely to work for you.
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Lorisian Food Intolerance Testing
Over 45% of the population react adversely to foods that they eat, which whilst not life threatening, can have a massive impact on someone’s quality of work and home life. Now you can identify trigger foods in less than 2 weeks
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12 Week Transformation
Are you fed up of feeling tired and sluggish? The weeks and months keep ticking by and you are stuck in the same place feeling life is passing you by.
Time is a huge factor and your most common excuse for not changing before now. You know you need to act before your plan to bury your head in the sand backfires......
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I work with a number of partner organisations, delivering safe and evidence based nutrition advice to help others
Help Harry Help Others
Salus Fatigue Foundation
Talking Menopause
WN Blog
What is intuitive eating?
With the anti-diet movement gathering momentum, you may have heard about intuitive eating. Is it the answer to getting off the diet train for good?...
5 reasons to stop weighing yourself
Do you have a love hate relationship with your scales? Are you scared to step on them yet feel this urge to, just to...
Wakeman Nutrition Programmes
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4 Week Kick Start
Need help getting back on the wagon? You want to get back on track but are having second thoughts about your food choices. What's right for someone else is not going to be best for YOU right?
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12 Week Intense Transformation
Your life has changed. You don’t feel so young any more; you can’t get away with eating what you used to. Time is like gold dust and it’s harder to get going and maintain your energy levels. It's time to shift your priorities......
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Pay as You Go
Not sure about a package? Book in ad hoc instead. Prices from £40
FAQ's
Can’t I just do this by myself?
Yes of course you can but do you have 20 years worth of skills, knowledge and experience you can use to ensure you succeed? Knowing what we need to do and actually doing it are very different things. If we all did what we thought we should there would be no obesity epidemic, 16% of all deaths would not be due to heart disease and 24,000 people with diabetes would not die early in England each year. I help you understand and manage the thought processes that often sabotage our success. By understanding our emotional connections with food and the factors that affect our motivation you will break free from the viscous cycles that continually throw us off the wagon.
But I can access all the information and help I need from books and the internet?
There is certainly more than enough information about nutrition and health available at our fingertips but most of it is inaccurate. The media often over simplify and over hype news stories and much of what we read is written by unqualified people making untrue claims. This has resulted in mass confusion and misunderstanding about what we should and shouldn’t be doing when it comes to our diet. My qualifications and experience mean I will without doubt, use my expertise to provide correct, evidenced-based and safe advice. In other words you get a non nonsense approach which means you get realistic and practical advise that actually works.
What if I’m not sure I’m ready yet?
That is absolutely fine! I know what it’s like trying to make a big change and feeling scared. The biggest growth happens when we push outside of our comfort zone and try something new. Don’t waste any more time trying to figure it out on your own. If you have got to this point then it’s very simple. Just book in for a no obligation call with me. This is why I have an application process. It’s as much about whether I can help you, as you wanting to be helped by me, to see if we are a good fit. So really you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. On the call we will talk about what you want to achieve, how long that would take and if this program is right for you.