Success Stories

  • “I made a complete lifestyle change” – Glenise’s Story (10/19/2015) - We are sharing success stories to find out why people decide to see a dietitian, what happens on the journey, what the hardest part of that journey is and what results are achieved. This week we chat to Glenise Valentyn, who started seeing Registered Dietitian Retha Mostert after she struggled to fall pregnant and was diagnosed … Read More
  • ‘Balance is key!’ Our latest success story (6/24/2016) - We are sharing success stories to find out why people decide to see a dietitian, what happens on the journey, what the hardest part of that journey is and what results are achieved. This week we chat to Robyn White, who started seeing Registered Dietitian Kezia Kent after she had her second child. Tell us about … Read More
  • ‘Be dedicated and committed to your journey’ – success story: Bongi Ncube (3/4/2019) - We chatted to Bongi Ncube, who has been seeing registered dietitian Monique Piederit, to find out more about her health and fitness journey: Why did you decide to see a dietitian? (The before story) In January 2017 I started on the fitness journey – due to work pressure and the amount of stress I endured, … Read More
  • ‘I feel healthier, fitter and more energetic!’ (7/26/2017) - We are sharing success stories to find out why people decide to see a dietitian, what happens on the journey, what the hardest part of that journey is and what results are achieved. This week we chat to Adrienne Bewsher, who started seeing Registered Dietitian Monique Piderit following a general health check-up which highlighted concerns around … Read More
  • ‘Notice and appreciate the smallest changes in yourself and body’ – success Story: Kim Gunnell (3/11/2019) - Kim Gunnell struggled with her weight her entire life. Her gran’s passing was her turning point, which resulted in her meeting registered dietitian Jade Seeliger and kicking off her weight loss journey and a whole new way of seeing herself: Why did you decide to see a dietitian? (the before story) I’ve struggled with my … Read More
  • ‘Stay consistent’ – success story: Simone de Pinho (3/18/2019) - We chatted to Simone de Pinho about her journey with registered dietitian Michelle McDermott. Why did you decide to see a dietitian? (the before story) I have been a yo-yo dieter all my life. I struggled with my weight from the time that I became aware that weight means something in the world. I have … Read More
  • Be Kind to Yourself! (4/24/2018) - We are sharing success stories to find out why people decide to see a dietitian, what happens on the journey, what the hardest part of that journey is and what results are achieved. This week we chatted to Bianca Dorp who worked with registered dietitian Alex Royal to improve her health and diet. Why did you … Read More
  • Getting the right help can change your life! (11/3/2017) - We are sharing success stories to find out why people decide to see a dietitian, what happens on the journey, what the hardest part of that journey is and what results are achieved. This week we chat to Julie Greensmith, who started seeing Registered Dietitian Nathalie Mat after she was diagnosed with Diabetes. Here is her … Read More
  • Healthy Nutrition during Pregnancy (6/9/2016) - We are sharing success stories to find out why people decide to see a dietitian, what happens on the journey, what the hardest part of that journey is and what results are achieved. This week we chat to Bonnie Classen, who started seeing Registered Dietitian Alex Royal when she fell pregnant: Tell us about your journey … Read More
  • It is never too early to change to a healthy lifestyle (7/18/2016) - We are sharing success stories to find out why people decide to see a dietitian, what happens on the journey, what the hardest part of that journey is and what results are achieved. It is never too early make lifestyle changes and start a nutritional journey that will benefit you for the rest of your … Read More
  • Making sustainable lifestyle changes and creating new habits – Michael’s success story (6/9/2015) - This week we chat to Michael North, as part of the series of success stories we will be sharing over the next couple of months. Michael started seeing Registered Dietitian, Elienne Horwitz, when he started gaining weight and feeling unhealthy: Why did you decide to see a dietitian? (Michael’s before story) The short answer is … Read More
  • Making the healthy choice is for yourself (11/18/2015) - This week we chat to Bruce Burgess, as part of the series of success stories we have and will be sharing over the next couple of months. Bruce started seeing Registered Dietitian, Alex Royal, when he was training for his second Half Iron Man and felt that he had hit a weight loss plateau: Tell … Read More
  • Success Story – Carla Schoeman (3/31/2015) - Over the next couple of months, we are going to share some success stories with you and find out why people decide to see a dietitian, what happens on the journey, what is hardest part of that journey and the end result from the client’s point of view. First up is 32-year-old Capetonian, Carla Schoeman, … Read More
  • Success Story: Zandra Sissing (2/8/2019) - Having been a runner from a young age, Zandra always thought “I can eat what I like” and just run it off …. until she couldn’t.  She met up with registered dietitian Maryke Gallagher to help her develop better eating habits that would complement her training and recently completed her first ever Half Ironman triathlon. … Read More
  • Weight loss – a journey, not a destination (8/13/2018) - Today we meet Debbie de Coning who after many years of trying to improve her health and loose weight unsuccessfully, reached out to registered dietitian Monique Piderit. She shares her journey with us, as well as some great tips for anyone embarking on a journey to better health: Why did you decide to see a dietitian? … Read More