This Month’s Must-Know: August Important Updates
A round-up of what's new at Alevia — because staying informed is part of how we partner with you.At Alevia, your health journey doesn't happen in isolation, and neither does…
This Month’s Must-Watch: Your August Members Webinars
At Alevia, we know that lasting change doesn't happen in a single consultation. It happens in the small, consistent choices you make every day — and the support you have…
GLP-1 Medications And Muscle Loss: What The Evidence Shows
The short version GLP-1 receptor agonists are among the most effective weight loss medications available. They are also associated with a meaningful risk of lean muscle loss if not supported…
Medical Weight Loss In Hobart: What Clinical Support For Obesity Looks Like
The short version Alevia Medical Weight Loss opened its Hobart clinic in January 2026, bringing evidence-based, medical weight management to Tasmania for the first time under the Alevia model. The…
Medical Weight Loss On The Sunshine Coast: What Evidence-Based Care Looks Like
The short version Alevia Medical Weight Loss opened its Sunshine Coast clinic in Maroochydore in May 2026. The clinic is led by Dr Lisa Cochrane, a GP with more than…
Share Your Favourite Healthy Winter Recipe
Winter is the season for warm, comforting meals—but comfort food can absolutely support your health goals too.At Alevia Medical Weight Loss, we know that sustainable weight management isn't about restriction.…
Vitamin D, Winter And Weight Management: What The Research Shows
The short version Vitamin D deficiency is more prevalent in winter, more common in people living with obesity than is generally recognised, and has a direct relationship with insulin resistance…
Winter Weight Gain: Why It Happens And What Helps
The short versionWeight gain in winter is common, well-documented, and partly biological. The reasons involve more than comfort food and less exercise. Hormonal shifts tied to reduced daylight, appetite signals…
What’s On for Members in July: Two Webinars to Support Your Journey
At Alevia, we know that lasting change isn't built on willpower alone. It's built on knowledge, support, and the right strategies at the right time. That's why this July, we're…
Healing Through Creativity: Individual Art Therapy Sessions Now Available at Alevia
When we talk about weight management at Alevia, we’re talking about more than the number on the scale. For many people, emotional wellbeing, self-perception and the way we relate to…
Thai Chicken Soup with Greens: A Nourishing Recipe for Your Weight Loss Journey
At Alevia Medical Weight Loss, we believe that healthy eating should be both nourishing and enjoyable. Sustainable weight management isn't about restrictive diets or eliminating foods you love—it's about building…
Team Spotlight: Dr Anna Harris on Personalised Care and the Complexities of Weight Management
At Alevia Medical Weight Loss, we know that no two health journeys are the same.Weight management can be influenced by a wide range of factors, including medical history, hormones, lifestyle,…
PCOS And Belly Fat: Why It Happens And What It Means
Note: PCOS was officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in May 2026. This article uses PCOS throughout while the transition is underway. Read our full article on the renaming…
What’s Changed with Medicare Bulk Billing and What You Need to Do
f you've attended an Alevia appointment that was bulk billed and recently received a text message asking you to confirm something, you might have wondered: is this legitimate? Do I…
Why Is Weight Loss Harder With PCOS? The Biological Explanation
Note: PCOS was officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in May 2026. This article uses PCOS throughout while the transition is underway. Read our full article on the renaming…
PCOS And Mental Health: The Burden That Rarely Gets Named In The Clinic
Note: PCOS was officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in May 2026. This article uses PCOS throughout while the transition is underway. Read our full article on the renaming…
TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Meet Dr. Zoe Singleton, the GP Who Sees Weight Management as Collaborative Care
A warm, experienced practitioner bringing over 15 years of general practice experience to Alevia’s Wantirna clinic — and a belief that thoughtful, individualised care starts with listening.Finding the right doctor…
Warm, Nourished, and on Track: Your Winter Meal Prep Guide
Why Winter Meals Can Feel Harder Winter can make everyday routines feel harder. Shorter days, colder mornings and a natural pull toward heavier comfort foods can all affect how we…
What’s on in June for Alevia Members: Your Fortnightly Wednesday Webinars
June is a wonderful month to reconnect with your "why" and give yourself the kind of evidence-based support that actually moves the needle. We have two fantastic member webinars lined…
Simple Pasta Bolognese: A High-Protein Comfort Classic
There are some meals that just feel like home. Bolognese is one of them — a dish most of us grew up with, and one that's genuinely hard to give…
PCOS Has A New Name. Here Is What PMOS Means And Why It Matters.
The short version Polycystic ovary syndrome has been officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome: PMOS. The name change was published in The Lancet on 12 May 2026, following a fourteen-year…
Shame And Obesity: Why It Makes Everything Harder
The short version If you have ever felt that your weight is a personal failure, you are not alone and the evidence suggests that belief is not only inaccurate, but…
PCOS And Weight Management: Everything You Need To Know
The short version PCOS is one of the most common hormonal conditions in women of reproductive age, and one of the most under-supported when it comes to weight management. The…
What’s On in May: Your Fortnightly Wednesday Webinars
May is shaping up to be a fantastic month for Alevia members — and we’ve planned two webinars focused on areas our community often tells us matter most: building habits…
Can GLP-1 Medicines Contribute to Nutrient Deficiencies?
The Low Down Some prescription medicines that reduce appetite can make it harder to meet nutrient needs if overall intake drops. Risk varies, and it often comes down to food…
Menopause Belly Fat: Why It Happens And What Helps
Belly fat in perimenopause and menopause is not a consequence of eating more or moving less. It is a direct result of the hormonal changes that accompany the end of…
Golden Roasted Veggies with Hearty Lentils: The Perfect Power Bowl
There’s something deeply satisfying about a meal that works as hard as you do. This month’s recipe — a Roasted Vege & Lentil Bowl — is wholesome, nourishing, and genuinely…
The Familiar Voice on the Other End of the Phone: Celebrating Chenelle
Team Spotlight · World Receptionist Day 2026Behind every meaningful patient experience at Alevia, there are people who make you feel seen before you even walk through the door. On World…
Easter Eating And Weight Management: A Practical Clinical Guide
Easter is four days of disrupted routine, abundant food, and social eating. The research on holiday weight gain is more reassuring than most people expect, but the psychological patterns that Easter can activate, particularly guilt and the all-or-nothing thinking that follows it, are worth understanding before the weekend begins. This article is about what actually helps, and what tends to make things harder.
On the Journey with Heather: “I don’t know what’s wrong with me and why I can’t do this.”
Welcome to On The Journey. My name is Heather and I’m very pleased to have the opportunity to connect with you here.Many of us share similar experiences and challenges on…
Chicken Cacciatore – Nourishing Comfort with a Purpose
At Alevia Medical Weight Loss, we believe that food is not just fuel—it’s part of your healing, your progress, and your relationship with yourself. That’s why we focus on meals…
What’s On in April: Your Fortnightly Wednesday Webinars
April is a big month.Easter. Long weekends. The tail end of summer. Social events that seem to cluster right when you're finding your groove.And for Alevia members, it's also a…
Protein and Weight Management: What the Evidence Shows
When patients ask me, “What should I focus on first for weight loss?”, my answer is rarely complicated. Prioritise protein. Not because it’s fashionable. Not because it’s trending. But because…
Can You Drink Alcohol On Weight Loss Medicines?
“Can I still have a drink?” comes up more than people expect in obesity care. It depends on your context. Alcohol is optional, while side effects and safety are not,…
World Obesity Day: On Suffering Quietly And Being Heard At Last
ADHD affects executive function, impulse control, dopamine regulation, and emotional processing. Each of these intersects with eating and weight management in ways that most standard advice was not designed for. People with ADHD face specific, biology-based challenges that deserve a specific clinical response. Professional support that understands how the ADHD brain works can make a practical, meaningful difference.
ADHD And Weight Loss: What Works For The Neurodivergent Brain
ADHD affects executive function, impulse control, dopamine regulation, and emotional processing. Each of these intersects with eating and weight management in ways that most standard advice was not designed for. People with ADHD face specific, biology-based challenges that deserve a specific clinical response. Professional support that understands how the ADHD brain works can make a practical, meaningful difference.
Meet Dr Lisa Cochrane: Alevia Comes to the Sunshine Coast
We have some exciting news for anyone on the Sunshine Coast who's been searching for genuine, medically-led weight loss support — Alevia Medical Weight Loss is coming to Maroochydore, and…
What’s On for Alevia Members in March: Your Fortnightly Webinars
March is here — and with it come two opportunities to deepen your understanding, connect with our expert team, and feel supported as you work towards your health goals.At Alevia,…
Meet Olga: Introducing Health Coaching at Alevia
At Alevia, we have always known that medical appointments are only one part of the picture.Weight management does not happen in a 15-minute consultation. It happens in the everyday moments.…
Why the Number on the Scale Isn’t Telling You the Whole Story
We’ve all been there. You’ve been eating well, moving your body, taking your medication consistently, and showing up to your appointments — and then you step on the scale and…
The Gut-Weight Connection: Why Your Microbiome Matters for Weight Management
Have you ever wondered why two people can eat the same meals and one gains weight while the other doesn't? Or why some people seem to be hungry all the…
Weight Management During Perimenopause and Menopause
Something's changed, and you can feel it. The strategies that worked for weight management in your 30s and early 40s suddenly don't work anymore. You're eating the same, moving the…
Understanding Metabolic Health & Insulin Resistance (Patient Education)
Why Metabolic Health Matters You can have a normal BMI and poor metabolic health, or live with obesity and have favourable metabolic markers. The number on the scale is only…
Alevia Medical Weight Loss Hobart is Now Open — We’d Love to Meet You
For years, we’ve heard from Tasmanians who wanted access to evidence-based, compassionate medical weight loss support — and who were frustrated that it simply wasn’t available close to home. Now,…
High-Protein Mexican Beef Wraps for a Healthy Dinner
At Alevia Medical Weight Loss, we believe that sustainable weight management isn’t about restriction or perfection — it’s about building nourishing habits that support your health, metabolism, and long-term wellbeing.Food…
Weight Bias in Healthcare: Why It Matters and What’s Changing
You've probably experienced it. You go to the doctor with knee pain, and without examining you properly, they tell you to lose weight. You mention you're exhausted all the time,…
Understanding and Treating Binge Eating Disorder: A Comprehensive Guide
Binge eating disorder (BED) is relatively common in Australia; estimates vary. Estimates suggest eating disorders affect ~4% of Australians, with binge eating disorder the most common, in over half of…
Sleep and Weight: The Connection You Can’t Afford to Ignore
You're doing everything right. You're watching what you eat, you're exercising, you're trying your best. But the weight isn't budging, or worse, it's creeping up. What if the problem isn't…
Managing Your Health Goals Over Christmas: A Realistic Approach
The festive season is almost here, bringing with it barbecues, pavlova, family gatherings, and all the joy that comes with an Australian summer Christmas. It's also a time that many…
Peach and Berry Meringue Cups: A Lighter Christmas Dessert
The festive season often comes with mixed emotions—connection, celebration, and joy, alongside pressure, guilt, or the feeling that health goals must be put on hold. At Alevia Medical Weight Loss,…
