CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet

I enjoyed the 12 weeks and found it very easy to follow. The recipes were easy and very filling, also a good variety. By sticking to the program, weighing in and sending a photo I found I was being true to myself and kept to it. Friend have asked how I have lost my weight so I have told them that they should try the program, so easy.

I wasn't looking to diet but turning 50 this year I thought it was time to make some healthy changes. The TWD was easy to follow and the science behind the nutrition and exercise simple for anyone to follow. The diet menu is tasty and takes little time to prepare. The menu is easy to modify, and if you don't like what has been suggested its not too much trouble to rearrange. Very reasonably priced for the life habits you form.

I saw the CSIRO well being diet online and thought I'd give it a go. Easy to follow, good food, easy to prepare and stuck to it through the program. And now I'm on no 2 program. I feel I've found a friend. And I've lost weight and continued on.

I joined the program 3 months ago so I have completed my first 12 weeks. The program is easy to follow and have lost about half of the weight I originally set out to lose. The food is ample and I find I can't always eat the entire days allowance.
I have now started on Program 2 in the hope of losing the remainder of my weight and to maintain it!
I enjoy the food and the recipes are easy to follow.
I recommend this program to anyone who wants to learn how to eat a balanced diet, and to lose weight at the same time! I have also reached a point in my exercising where it is no longer an effort and I quite enjoy it!

I was convinced by a friend to join the 12 week program with promise of how delicious the food was and how easy it was to follow. This is all true and it also gets results! I have not felt hungry at all and have enjoyed the simplicity of knowing your protein, veg etc allowances each day. I have a little more to lose so have now signed on for program 2. I encourage people to give it a try!

I joined the WBD with the cost of $199.00. I was using a tablet to join. I then went to the desktop computer to log in to the program and it wouldn't let me in telling me that i had used the wrong password or login. I tried several times to get back into the program but it just will not let me. I have tried to use the forgotten password page and im promised an email with a link to change but this does not work. I have called the number given 0282948260 which tells you how to make changes and how to cancel the account but to do this you have to log inand no one has called me back. All i want is to get on with the program i see all of these good reviews but at this moment i think it sucks.

I loved this program for several reasons. The meals were filling. I never felt hungry. The recipes tasted great and had good variety. They were also common-sense, they really make an effort to minimise wastage and make sure you're using the ingredients you buy. The recipes are quick and simple, and easy to make after a long day at work. The material and program educated me about how to eat properly, even when I'm not on the program. The weigh-in and measurements provided nice visual progress markers which I found motivational. I liked that there was no mention of calories, and it was all focussed on nutrition. I found that my gut health improved, my skin improved, and I lost weight.

I have always been a healthy eater, but since the onset of menopause a few years ago, I have gradually put on about 5 kilos. I have never really dieted before and was interested by the fact that this is a science based programme to eat a healthy well balanced diet combined with exercise. Even though in week 5 of the programme I tore my MCL in my knee while on a Skiing holiday and was unable to do any exercise for the remainder of the 12 week programme, I slowly and progressively lost weigh by sticking to the menu. It took me an extra 2 weeks to get to my goal of losing 5.5kg. This programme works by eating a healthy well balanced diet that is scientifically designed to suit your lifestyle and goal. I have already recommended it to 2 people and will recommend it to everyone I can who wants to make a difference to their health. I don't think I have ever actually eaten the volume of food that this programme requires you to eat, which keeps you full and stops the desire to snack between meals. This has been an amazingly positive experience. Thank you.

What a fantastic program easy to follow and best of all RESULTS! I have always struggled but managed well on this journey, thanks CSIRO I couldn't fault you. Plus as a bonus I was refunded my initial payment as I stuck with the program so WIN WIN for me! Thanks

I found that if I followed the plan I didn’t feel hungry or that I was missing out on ‘treats’. I found it easy to follow the program, it was flexible and there was a great variety to select from.

The recipes in the program are easy to make and don't take heaps of ingredients. They aren't complicated and the whole family eat the same thing. There is plenty of variety. You can still drink coffee!!! It is maintainable. There are a number of different options for exercise that could suit different types of people. Ultimately the program is about changing lifestyle in a way... for me it was no exercise to some exercise. Large portion size to smaller. THe knowledge of how much of different food groups is helpful and scientific whilst not time consuming weighing everything out or counting kj or calories. THe program has lots of ways to help you succeed eg a tracking system. A menu to follow. Lots of recipe choices. Posting a photo privately each week. Weighing in each week privately. A private fb group for support! These things all help you to be accountable and succeed. AND you can do it all in your own home! The reward scheme of getting a refund if you complete the program and make a loss was highly motivating too. If you are thinking about it give it a go.

I just finished 12 weeks of this program and lost 7kg. It was easy to follow, I never felt hungry & loved having the heathly meal options at my fingertips. Sometimes I planned a few days in advance with shopping and meal prep but when life got in the way, I loved having the recipes on my phone so I could call in & purchase the food for the meals on my home which eliminated me having to come up with a (probably unhealthy/convenient) dinner option. We are a family of 6 & all had the same dinners, although sometimes I would add a carb option for everyone else. Definitely recommend it, especially if you are busy and hate coming up with dinner options Every. Single. Day!

The recipes were simple fresh and yummy. Easy to make. I added past or rice for my son and partner. After a while my partner even dropped the carbs at dinner as he felt he didn’t need them as I was getting results and losing weight. I loved the resistance workout that I could do at home before everyone woke up. Saved me any gym expense and time I didn’t have. Great program!

Food is plentiful and tasty. Menu plans are easy to follow and effective and all the ingredients are readily available.
Daily/weekly indulgences are great to keep you from giving up.
I lost 8kg and 14 cm off my waist. I feel lighter and more energetic. My cholesterol has dropped dramatically to a safe level.
I’ve just started Program 2 to lose the last 6.5 kg.
Requirements for the full refund for Program 1 were not difficult and tracking weekly weight/photo was motivating.

I was so surprised at the meal sizes, this is not a diet but a way of life. I loved the whole program, and not having to think about the menu, it's all there for you. Love the tracker that kept me on track, and the regular weigh ins with the graph. I thought I was eating healthy before, but I realised I must of had my protein and carbs mixed up - whatever it was, the dieticians on this program have it all sorted - as I lost weight from week 1. Awesome job guys loved the food, the tools, the support - love the compliments I get from people with my weight loss.

I can't call this a diet, I prefer to call it Healthy Eating Plan. The meals are delicious, easy to prepare and all ingredients are easy to find in the supermarket.

I have lost over 18kg and centimetres off my waist following this great program. The online services make it easy to follow, the food is uncomplicated and after a while it just becomes common sense. The first few weeks I was hungry but that settled down quickly as my body adjusted. With a full refund if you lose weight and follow the simple rules what have you got to lose other than weight!

The first decision I made was to try to follow the diet exactly. I assumed that this would be difficult. It wasn't.
It stopped me from irregular and casual eating outside mealtimes. This was a great bonus to my weight loss.
Although there were times when I felt a little hungry, it was not the severe hunger that previous diets have given me.
There was a huge variety in the types of foods that I was allowed. Meals were mostly very quick and easy to prepare - and tasty.
Some "comfort foods" that other diets ban were allowed (in small amounts).
A huge advantage was the flexibility that was allowed in swapping meals. This greatly helped the planning of meals, the ability to prepare meals that were desired and the occasional "eating out" experiences.
I lost just on 15 kg in the first 12 weeks with another 15kg to go to my target weight. My weight loss was consistent on this diet - averaging about 1.2 kg per week.
I haven't been this weight for over 15 years and fortunately, I kept all my clothes and they are all fitting me again. It is like a new life.

This diet is probably one of the best and easiest to follow. The meals are good and your get results from week one. The tools it gives you along the way are also very helpful in achieving your goals. I lost 9.6 kg in 12 weeks and will get a full refund so it’s all good. The diet makes you realise that carbs and sugar are the main things that cause weight gain and protein consumption is the way to weight loss and control. Try it...you’ve got nothing to loose but the kilos.

I lost almost 5 kg in 12 weeks, but would have lost a lot more if I had stuck to the limit on indulgences/wines, which was my big weakness. If you stick to the program it works. After the big loss in the first week or two it settles to a steady .5 to 1 kg a week loss. My fit bit scales tell me I have lost fat and gained 1.9 kg of muscle, so I'm assuming the difference is actually 6.9kg of fat loss. I didn't do any of the recommended exercises on the program but I did start walking 4 or 5 days a week. After a few weeks I joined a COTA exercise program, aimed at preserving muscle and increasing balance in the older person. My total weight loss wasn't huge, but I didn't have a lot to lose. I am now at the top end of the healthy BMI for my height with a BMI of 24.9, and my shape is noticeably different/ slimmer. I was on the gut health plan and it certainly made a difference to my gut well being. I found the meals very large and struggled to eat all that was required. I tried new recipes and ate foods I probably wouldn't have otherwise. I'm not very computer savvy, but I found the on line program very user friendly. The tracker, the menu, recipes, weighing in, are all very easy. When I had a query I was given answers in a polite and timely way from support staff. The Facebook Support Group is absolutely amazing. I've re-joined for a second 12 weeks and I am on the Protein diet. I am currently 71.5 kg and my ultimate aim is 68 kg. I thoroughly recommend CSIRO TWD. After a week or 2 of getting to know the diet and the site, it becomes easy. Planning ahead and getting organised are key. This is not a diet but a way of eating which is sustainable in the long term.