Shift It With Glennis Winnett

In this podcast, I am joined by Rob Anderson, current CEO of Musculoskeletal Australia and former CEO of People and Parks Foundation, Disability Sport and Recreation, Australian Professional Footballers’ Association and the AFL Umpires’ Association.

With a long and distinguished career in leading not for profit organisations across a number of sectors, Rob has a reputation for delivering organisational success. With particular focus on community advocacy and welfare, he lets us in on his achievements in developing and leading strategic transformation and innovation thus far. We also go through the impacts of musculoskeletal conditions and the causes that are often undermined by many.

Rob sheds light on the unspoken aspects of living with musculoskeletal conditions such as reduced quality of life involving their family and personal relationships, mental health, and intimacy with their partners.

Rob shares how Musculoskeletal Australia is able to help people with over 150 conditions including osteoarthritis, early onset arthritis, back pain, gout and more. Rob claims 3.1 million Australians deal with back pain and 1 in 6 Australians suffer from non-specific back pain. He discusses the common causes of these issues including soft tissue injuries, sprains, depression, poor sleep and more.

To find out more information about how you can seek assistance with your musculoskeletal conditions, visit msk.org.au or call the nurses at 1800 263 265.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennis-winnett/

Formulite: https://formulite.com.au/

Dr/Prof Antigone Kouris, an Adjunct Associate Professor at La Trobe University with a PhD in the Mediterranean diet joins us this week on Shift It. Dr Kouris has co-authored several nutrition textbooks and her research played a key role in putting the Mediterranean diet on the map in the 1990s.

You’ll receive insights on a career in research, being an author and a professor, as well as what makes the Mediterranean diet stand out. We also talk about the unique nutrition profile of lupins, and why they’re so beneficial for our diet.

We also discuss:

Listen to find out why Dr Kouris’ thinks we should all be making the move towards a part-time vegetarian diet for weight loss.

Learn more about Antigone’s experience in publishing & research through the links to her papers below:

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/5/1239

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26965756/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennis-winnett/

Formulite: https://formulite.com.au/

Dr Cameron Norswothy joins us this week, a Melbourne-based orthopaedic surgeon with subspeciality expertise in knee surgery. Along with maintaining an active role in orthopaedic research and teaching, Dr Norsworthy is also a senior lecturer at Monash University.

Dr Norsworthy speaks about his own journey with weight loss and how he used Formulite along the way to transform his eating habits. By consistently exercising and focusing on a healthy diet, Dr Norsworthy was able to lose over 10kg in 3 months. We uncovered his daily schedule and how he adapted Formulite products to suit his needs with dealing with injuries, grazing habits and general societal pressures.

Dr Norsworthy’s key advice is to focus on maintaining your core musculoskeletal strength while you lose weight as it is essential for the daily functioning of your body and overall wellbeing.

For episode 9 of Shift It, I am joined by Savina Rego A.K.A the Savvy Dietitian. Savina is an accredited practicing dietitian as well as a diabetes educator, who has built a following of more than 130K people on her educational Instagram account where she shares nutritional comparisons between perceived healthy food and ‘junk’ food and debunks diet myths.

We chat Type I and II Diabetes, as well as the common misconceptions that surround the conditions. Savina breaks down the difference and delves into the complications that can arise as a result. We talk about what being pre-diabetic means and why it is important to make changes when you’re diagnosed as such.

What does Savina think are the most important factors for weight loss and the management or prevention of diabetes? Consistency. Consistency with health goals and eating well. Listen to hear more.

We hope you enjoy this episode, reach out to me via LinkedIn or on email [email protected] if you have a successful weight loss story to share or if you would like to be a guest.

Useful Links

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennis-winnett/

Formulite: https://formulite.com.au/

I'm joined by Sally-Anne Livock, an APD with over 30 years experience as a clinical dietitian and 15 years experience working in bariatrics.

We discuss why it is that some people struggle to lose weight more than others, and how bariatric surgery can lead to lifestyle changes that improve overall health and wellbeing.

Sally-Anne tells us that a combination of lack of movement and exercise, our busy schedules and genetics are the three key factors that affect weight loss. We also discuss the role that diet plays in obesity and weight gain - with the surprising statistic that processed foods now make up 30% of the average Australian's food intake.

Also in this episode:

Listen to hear more.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennis-winnett/

Formulite: https://formulite.com.au/

For episode 7 I am joined by Dr John Jorgensen, Director of Bariatric Surgical Services at Australia’s highest volume bariatric hospital, St George Private. We delve into all things bariatrics – reasons to have it, varying results, and trends in weight loss surgery. After practicing bariatric surgery for over 20 years, Dr Jorgensen has seen many changes to the way the surgery is performed and has developed a strong understanding of the key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and effectively, and sustainably, losing weight.

Dr Jorgensen believes that there are both physical and psychological causes for excessive weight gain, and therefore to lose weight it requires a shift in mindset and lifestyle. We also discuss the metabolic and physical repercussions of obesity which can lead to many serious health conditions, in particular insulin resistance, which many are unaware can be reversed through surgery and weight loss.

Dr Jorgensen’s approach to managing obesity and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is to eat healthy foods and avoid over-eating processed ones. He believes that even the smallest of lifestyle changes inevitably add up, like taking a short daily walk, or reducing your carb intake. Dr Jorgensen’s advice goes for all people wanting to better manage their weight to improve the quality and quantity of their life.

We hope you enjoy our seventh episode, reach out to me via LinkedIn or on email [email protected] if you have a successful weight loss story to share or if you would like to be a guest.

Useful Links

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennis-winnett/

Formulite: https://formulite.com.au/

This week on Shift It, I am joined by Dr Tony Brancatisano. Tony is a senior bariatric medical professional and research scientist with almost 17 years of experience in surgical and medical weight management. We discuss why people gain weight and the options available to prevent or reverse it.

Dr Tony likens weight management and solutions to having lots of tools in the toolbox; there are many options, and some will work better than others for some individuals. Given that 66% of Australians are classified as overweight or obese, there is no one size fits all approach to weight loss. He debunks the misconception that gaining weight is a lifestyle problem instead of a chronic disease, which can often be genetic.

We discuss the different treatment options like weight loss medications, VLEDs and bariatric surgery. Tony explains how each of these methods work, including the difference between targeting the brain and the body in weight loss strategies and how not all meal replacements on the market can be considered VLEDs.

Tony loves to see the lives of his bariatric patients change for the better after surgery, and urges everyone to be proactive about their weight loss and not wait until it's too late.

In this episode of Shift It, I am joined by Dr Stephen Keenan. Stephen is an expert in sports dietetics, a lecturer at Swinburne University and a recent PhD graduate.

We discuss the evolution of his career, from working in business and marketing to following his passion for health by becoming a dietitian. Stephen's personal interest in his own nutrition and how it influenced his performance on the football field was what led him to turning this interest into a full-time job.

Stephen goes into detail about his recent PhD study which explored the changes in weight loss for men and women when practicing either intermittent fasting, or a continuous energy restriction. He unpacks the process of finding participants, personalising their meal plans and exercise regimes and the trials that come a long with that. We get to hear about the results of his study, which had some surprising conclusions. 

Dr Keenan's advice for a healthier life?

"Move more and include more healthy, plant based foods in your diet. Weight loss isn't the be all and end all, and people don't need to lose weight to be healthier. We can make small changes regardless that will have very meaningful impacts on health. Weight can be important but it doesn't always have to be the focus."

To view Stephen's study, visit: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-022-02804-3

Hear from me, Glennis Winnett, Formulite’s CEO and advocate of healthy and sustainable weight loss in the fourth episode of my first podcast. SHIFT IT focuses on getting the real facts and latest knowledge about weight loss through interviewing doctors & dietitians whilst also uncovering success stories of how people have successfully lost weight in a healthy, long term way.

Tune in and find the motivation to start now! I am looking forward to helping you on your journey.

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Rod Tayler, who is an Australian anaesthetist with an interest in low carb nutrition. He is the founder of Low Carb Down Under website which hosts a range of resources to assist people to optimise their health and weight. This includes a library of over 300 Youtube videos on predominantly medical and scientific topics. Low Carb Down Under has held many conferences since 2012.

A low carb diet is normally composed of 50 grams of carbohydrates per day, as opposed to the average 200-300 grams consumed by most Australians. People achieve this by replacing some breads, pastas, potatoes with meats, fish, eggs etc. Rod essentially focuses on what protein he is sourcing first when deciding his meals.

Health benefits of a low-carb diet are extensive, listen to Episode 4 of SHIFT IT to hear more from Rod about these. We hope you enjoy our third episode, reach out to me via LinkedIn or on email [email protected] if you have a successful weight loss story to share or if you would like to be a guest.

Useful Links

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennis-winnett/

Formulite: https://formulite.com.au/

Hear from me, Glennis Winnett, Formulite’s CEO and advocate of healthy and sustainable weight loss in the third episode of my first podcast. SHIFT IT focuses on getting the real facts and latest knowledge about weight loss through interviewing doctors & dietitians whilst also uncovering success stories of how people have successfully lost weight in a healthy, long term way.

Tune in and find the motivation to start now! I am looking forward to helping you on your journey.

In this week’s episode, we are joined by David Fienberg, managing director at the Lupin Co. We will be discussing all things Lupins, as they are the core ingredient (and superfood!) which can be found in Formulite’s lupin soups.

David’s business Lupin Co is based entirely around Australian’s Sweet Lupins which were introduced in Australia in the 1960s. The demand for plant based protein now, in comparison to 100 years ago is exponential which has led to significant increase in popularity for the legume.

David’s love for lupin’s has facilitated the Lupin Co to grow the legumes on over 100,000 acres of land in Western Australia. His career began early in his life, as his grandfather grew lupins which aided female sheep with their fertility and also helped balance the nutrients in soil on which they grew other crops. They now export to 15-20 countries internationally. In the future, The Lupin Co hope to expand their product range with Lupin based snack products.

Listen to Episode 3 of SHIFT IT to learn more about David’s Lupin expertise. We hope you enjoy our third episode, reach out to me via LinkedIn or on email [email protected] if you have a successful weight loss story to share or if you would like to be a guest.

Useful Links

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennis-winnett/

Formulite: https://formulite.com.au/