About Zita
Most women don’t come to me because they “don’t know what to eat.”
They come because they’re exhausted from doing all the right things — eating well, trying diets, cutting back, starting again — and still not feeling good in their body anymore.
They’re tired of the guesswork.
Tired of feeling uncomfortable in their clothes.
Tired of obsessing over food, then feeling guilty when willpower runs out.
And tired of a world that keeps telling them skinnier is better — even though they know, deep down, that health is about so much more than a number on the scales.
If that sounds like you, I want you to know this first:
You’re not broken.
And it’s not a willpower problem.
Why I do this work
For a long time, I was frustrated — both personally and professionally — by the diet industry as a whole.
It’s built on restriction, short-term results, quick fixes, and making women feel like they’ve failed if they can’t keep it up. It reduces complex, intelligent, busy women to numbers: calories, macros, weight, rules.
But women aren’t numbers.
We’re individuals — with different bodies, hormones, histories, stress loads, and mindset patterns.
I’ve lived the frustration of trying to “eat right” while dealing with my own health challenges, feeling confused by conflicting advice, and wondering why something that was meant to improve health so often left women feeling worse about themselves.
What never sat right with me was this idea that the goal should be skinny.
Skinny isn’t health.
Skinny doesn’t equal energy, confidence, or happiness.
Feeling well, nourished, strong, and at home in your body does.
I knew there had to be a better way — one that focused on making the body healthy first, so weight loss could happen naturally as a result.
That’s what finally made everything click when I found Metabolic Balance — not as another “plan,” but as a personalised, body-led approach that respects individuality, supports metabolism, and actually makes sense in real life.
How I work with women
Most of the women I work with are incredible at looking after everyone else — partners, children, families, careers — but feel completely lost when it comes to their own health.
They feel guilty for putting themselves last… and guilty again when they try to change and it doesn’t stick.
My role isn’t to give you another set of rules to follow.
It’s to help you understand your body, nourish it properly, and build habits that fit into your real life — not a perfect one.
When you work with me, you’ll feel deeply supported — and yes, I’ll also call you on your BS when needed 😉
Because lasting change doesn’t come from being “nice,” it comes from being honest, consistent, and coached with care.
Clients often tell me:
“I finally felt understood.”
“You supported me but didn’t let me sabotage myself.”
“I would never be here if it wasn’t for you.”
“This changed my life.”
That’s the work I care about.
Who this is (and isn’t) for
I work best with women who are ready to do things differently — not perfectly, but honestly.
This isn’t for you if you’re:
- chasing fast weight loss or quick fixes
- hopping from diet to diet
- unwilling to cook at all
- expecting perfection without change
- or not open to being coached and trying a new approach
But if you’re ready to stop fighting your body, learn what actually works for you, and build a healthier relationship with food — you’re in the right place.
A little more about me
I believe food should be nourishing, enjoyable, and realistic.
I believe women deserve to feel strong, confident, and energised at any size.
And I believe health is about how you feel on the inside — not how small you can make yourself on the outside.
My journey, my work, and my life have all led me here — supporting women to feel back in control of their health, without guilt, restriction, or extremes.
Fun Facts About Me (because life should be fun)
I believe food should be nourishing, delicious, enjoyable, and realistic.
I believe women deserve to feel strong, confident, and energised at any size.
And I believe health is about how you feel on the inside — not how small you can make yourself on the outside.
My journey, my work, and my life have all led me here — supporting women to feel back in control of their health, without guilt, restriction, or extremes.
I grew up in a restaurant in South Africa, even helped manage it
I trained as a cordon bleu chef and cooked on super yachts for years
I'm a busy mum to 2 teenage boys - how did that happen? Well, thats when the super yachts stopped anyway!
I’m a big believer in real food, home cooking, and keeping things simple
I love helping women feel confident in their bodies and in the kitchen again
And yes — I’ll always choose health, humour, and common sense over food rules. And don't forget delicious food too.!
Oh yes... and don't forget, I love a good glass of wine or 2 on the weekends!
If you’re ready to stop guessing, stop dieting, and start working with your body — I’d love to support you.
Creating the best version of you.
Let’s create something extraordinary
You don’t need another diet.
You don’t need more rules, guilt, or pressure to be perfect.
You need support that understands you — your body, your life, and this stage of life.
My work is about creating real, lasting change through personalised nutrition, mindset support, and a practical, whole-body approach. No restriction. No perfection. Just clarity, confidence, and support that actually works in real life.
If you’re ready to stop fighting your body and start working with it, I’d love to support you.
Creating the best version of you.
Through my work, I’ve helped women to:
lose weight in a healthy, sustainable way — without dieting or just eating rabbit food
stop obsessing over food and trust their body again
feel energised, confident, and comfortable in their clothes
heal digestive issues and reduce food sensitivities
break free from the guilt–restriction–overeat cycle
feel supported, understood, and empowered — not judged
Experience & training you can trust
Behind the calm, real-life approach is a solid foundation in nutrition, behaviour change, and personalised health.
Qualified Nutritionist
Certified Metabolic Balance® Practitioner
Master Health Coach
Master NLP Practitioner
Former chef with a deep understanding of real food and practical cooking
Former Fitness Coach
No extremes. No fads. Just evidence-based nutrition, personalised support, and years of experience helping women create lasting change.
This says: “I know my stuff” without shouting it.
