“What I valued the most was the time taken to explain what is happening in the body rather than just giving the solution.”
“On seeing Tabitha, I found out I was pre diabetic, that I didn’t eat enough and that I could still eat carbohydrates, as long as it was the right ones, I feel so much better, my arthritis is so much better, and I apparently look well for the first time in years. thank you.”
“I valued Tabitha’s interest in my concerns. She spent a lot of time with me trying to understand what was causing my problems and dealt with me holistically mind body and soul.”
“I have always been motivated to be healthy, I began this journey when I was young and very into sports. I now have my degree in human kinetics and ergonomics and work as a personal trainer at Rhodes university. I was once inspired by Tabitha and have continued to dedicate my life to being healthy.”
“The personal "touch" - not feeling like just a number but rather feeling like Tabitha actually cared about me. Female patient,”
“I most liked that Tabitha was not fixated on what a person should weigh but at what weight a person feels happiest with their body (This is extremely important when dealing with teenagers). Good scientific explanation of how the body works so you can understand why you are doing certain things. Didn't put pressure to lose weight but gently nudged in right direction. All I can remember is watching my daughter looking at herself in the mirror at a clothing store with horror and dissolving into tears. My heart went out to her as this is exactly how I felt 20 years ago. It is so hard to like your body when you are a teenager. There is so much pressure these days to look a certain way and unfortunately not all of us are tall and skinny. Emma didn't need to lose much weight but I decided that it would be a good idea to take her to a professional who could give her good advice on how to eat healthily as this would stand her in good stead for the rest of her life. I had heard that Tabitha was good with children so we made an appointment with her. From the first appointment Tabitha made us feel welcome and gently asked Emma pertinent questions and gave her some good ideas on how to swop some bad choices for good choices but still keeping things tasty. It was hard at first but Emma got involved in deciding what she wanted to eat and 10 months down the line Emma is much more aware of what she should eat and is feeling happy about her body”.
“What I valued most from Tabitha’s consultations were: Insightful information and holistic knowledge of the disease Dietary advice and relevant info on all levels Practical tips, recipes etc Enthusiastic attitude and authenticity Thank you!”
“Very happy with your services and menu plans Tabatha. Adopting a healthy lifestyle for the family Healthy body healthy mind using the recipes and assistance….sound advice.”
“I was very fearful of having to see a dietitian, more because of my own demons I think, but Tabitha made the process very comfortable and easy and she really shows how much she wants you to succeed. The focus is not on your weight, it's on getting healthier, and you feel a partnership in getting there. I've really just started this journey, so I think it's a bit early for me to be any kind of inspiration, however I will say that taking the first step with the right support structure is so important, even if you are your own motivator - you have to live with you every day, and daily you get to decide how you want to live and what kind of future you want to have. I really liked Tabitha’s thorough nature, her abilty to look past the "weight" as the problem and see you as a whole person and to take all of you into account - your likes dislikes, etc, so you can create something sustainable.”
“Tabitha is very motivated and bubbly. I didn't feel like I was on a diet, I didn't have to weigh anything, as she gave such valuable advise as to how to change eating habits and educated me as to how to read food labels. And, best of all, I was never judged, never measured, only weighed and always found her to be full of enthuisiam and encouragement in terms of motivation. She is definitely the best dietician I've ever been to....extremely enjoyed my sessions with her! “
“I was fearing carbs (had been on the low carb band wagon). Tabitha’s clarity of explanations changed that and the recipes are fab!”
“You are what you eat....but we dont always know what we are eating. Tabitha educates us on what we are in fact eating. I most liked the practical solutions.”
“I was pre diabetic. Tabitha gave me sound dietary advice and made it easy to change my dietary lifestyle. Tabitha works with integrity.”
“I was pre diabetic. Tabitha gave me sound dietary advice and made it easy to change my dietary lifestyle. Tabitha works with integrity.”
“Great advisory and spot on the treatment method. Diet is a long journey, and it’s hard to trust the process... in my case, we searched for different opinions and we ended up with same method. So, trust the process and result will come.”
“Tabitha is incredibly knowledgeable and made the menu's so simple yet delicious. Her philosophy around food is so positive. My 9 year old son has always struggled with his weight but more importantly with his relationship with food. We have always limited his portions and I guess restricted his intake, leading to him feeling like food is not readily available so I need to stockpile while I can. Tabitha showed me how to associate healthy food with love, with generous portions of the right food - and this has completely changed the way our family sees food. We eat healthy food in abundance and the experience is so positive! He can help himself to as much as he wants now, because it is the right type of food. Interestingly, he never takes more than he can eat as he knows there will always be enough!”
“Without knowing and clearly understanding how to eat healthily AND happily, one has little hope of sorting out any problems one may have. Having Tabitha's clear and logical explanations from her consultations and from her books has given me not only an easy blueprint for a healthy lifestyle, but I feel trim and full of energy. “
“Over many years I had slipped into bad eating habits that caused me to have blood sugar level issues & carry excess weight - both of which would inevitably lead me to suffer from type 2 diabetes. Tabitha correctly diagnosed my issues, provided good advice and suggested a revised eating plan and lifestyle that would lead to a reverse of the blood sugar problems, reduced weight and assist me with a permanent eating plan to sustain the improvements. “
“Over many years I had slipped into bad eating habits that caused me to have blood sugar level issues & carry excess weight - both of which would inevitably lead me to suffer from type 2 diabetes. Tabitha correctly diagnosed my issues, provided good advice and suggested a revised eating plan and lifestyle that would lead to a reverse of the blood sugar problems, reduced weight and assist me with a permanent eating plan to sustain the improvements. “
“I most enjoyed her straightforward, easy to follow, sensible approach as to what I should be doing food wise. I have bought both books and bought to give to friends. Now I am in the sad situation of having lent the books out , not returned and am sincerely hoping someone is really USING them. But I do recall. what I was told when I saw her and can still follow the advantageous Diet she recommended . Thank you. I do know however that going to health farms did not do it for me and only landed up with terrible headaches being told this is part of detox! Not necessary to suffer and would not be Tabitha's way of handling it. I really admire you and your work. Thank you. “
“We live in a country where 90% of our people do not have the luxury of good nutritious meals. Often these people opt for cheap foods leading to health problems. Nutritional / healthy foods need to become cheaper and accessible to all. Tabitha gave very practical advice.”
“Thank you Tabitha, for helping me to get my life back.”
“I am a marathon runner but had overlook my dietary needs. She helped me breakdown the need for a better diet and frequent balanced meals. She showed me the importance of diet and calories.”
“Healthy eating helped control my sugar and lose weight. I was treated with great respect and I appreciated her professionalism.”
“I really feel that Tabitha has gone above and beyond to assist me. I most enjoyed her friendly nature, how easily approachable she is and how much she goes out of her way to help.”
“It’s unfortunate that its mostly only when people get older that they realise how important it is to eat healthy (I am one of those). Good eating habits should start at a young age. Due to our hectic lifestyles it’s not always easy and we tend to find the fast way out when it comes to eating. Healthy eating does cost extra and very importantly you need to plan before just buying. My motivation for eating as healthy as possible is that the better you eat the better you feel. You only feel good as the food you eat. Fuel your body the correct way and you will achieve more in your day. TABITHA TOUCHES BASE ON A PERSONAL LEVEL AND I FELT THE INFORMATION GIVEN WAS HELPFUL.”
“Food is often associated with one's emotions. It is therefore important to love and accept oneself to develop a healthier relationship with food. We benefitted the most from the information provided to my daughter and myself. Debunking food myths.”
“Tabitha’s consultations hit 5/5! I really benefitted from her knowledge.”
“It was great to see that you could eat all the food groups and not exclude any. It was good to gain knowledge about reading labels on food.”
“I was definitely inspired and now I buy wise.I would recommend anybody that is struggling with diets and food disorders to consult with her.She is the best.Her remedies are friendlier and easily accessible and no extra cost but less fat. She gave me a plan on how to have a shopping list before going to the shops and to buy wise. Enjoy the food I like but buy smart e.g less fat and calories. Read the instructions on the packet.”
“Tabitha’s consultation was a very professional experience. Feed back and wonderful receipes were most beneficial.”
“For me, overall, it is the best thing i could have done. Never really beleived in the concept of a dietician- now I am a true beleiver and have new informed understanding that is working for me all round. I know the rules which has resulted in me adjusting my eating habits accordingly. Your advice works- which has meant i have lost a few kilos plus feel better.”
“With Tabitha, it never feels that you are on "diet". Learning to make good food choices and changing the way you think about food was an eye opener. You don't feel restricted at all and don't miss all the bad foods. Her easy way of communicating and getting the information across is what I enjoyed the most. Tabitha makes you feel good and supports you in any improvement you have been able to make. You always want to try and do better. I was very happy with the experience and treatment received. Everything Tabitha says makes sense and she explains it in such an uncomplicated way that you can understand.”
“Tabitha destroyed certain myths I had about food and motivated me into wanting to feel better in controlling my Insulin levels.”
“I used to think that one had to restrict all sorts of foods, in order to loose weight, or maintain a current weight. I instinctively knew that my body needed carbs but I felt totally confused and trapped by the notion that carbs are bad for us. Tabitha taught me that sugar and the right low GI carbs are NOT bad for me and I no longer fear them, as long as I eat very low fat. I feel empowered to make smart and healthy choices with food because I now have a good knowledge of what happens with certain foods in my body, and especially how various carbs (and specifically their GI) affect insulin levels and thus fat storage. I also made sure that I understood the technical aspects very well. So I feel a certain sense of freedom when I food shop and plan meals, which used to feel quite traumatic, as I did not know what the "healthy" choices should be. There are so many confusing messages out there! I used to go to Tabitha with many questions so that I understood everything. I now feel like I can advise and teach my daughter how to make healthy choices with food and enjoy it! When I comes down to it, it is a pretty simple eating plan as long as one reads fat content labels and understands which carbs (hi, medium, low GI) can be eaten under which circumstances. Tabitha's eating plan includes foods that I really enjoy. She did not make me feel like I was on a restrictive "diet". Her approach to food is to help you enjoy eating and celebrate it. I find her eating plan pretty simple to follow and makes planning meals quite simple.”
“Tabitha is so professional and gives you the right advice, in my husbands situation to lose those unwanted kilos, and to keep it off. Since following her wait loss program he lost the unwanted kilos and has not put on any extra kilos since we follow her program for healthy eating. She is also very sincere and helpful.”
“Tabitha is very understanding and I really appreciate how she makes you feel so welcome and that no question is silly 🙂 She is so helpful and understanding and results were achieved!”
“I enjoyed Tabitha's understanding, her trustworthy advice and her kindness. I feel that everyone should be educated by a dietician such as Tabitha especially that there are so many myths about food out there. “
“The fundamental thing I learnt with Tabitha is how to know if you are eating healthy. There is so much advertising out there that most times is smoke and mirrors for food loaded with sugar. I did not know that until sitting down with Tabitha. No fad diets just holistic eating. Learning how to read food labels and understanding nutrition.”
“I have learned that I need to eat more rather than less and that good eating requires work and planning. I most appreciated the evidence based science to your treatment and multidisciplinary input, referring me to other specialists.”
“I most valued the positive energy in encouraging and empowering my daughter to make the right choices, whilst maintaining self esteem.”
“I first came to find myself in Tabitha's consulting rooms feeling very nervous. I have been to many dieticians in my life having suffered from Anorexia Nervosa at 17. I sought treatment and although i started eating again i was still showing the signs of disordered eating. Tabitha has a warm, understanding nature and put me at ease immediately. She listened to my concerns and taught me a wealth of knowledge in easily understandable ways. With her help i have been able to change my eating habits and overcome many fears. Best of all i feel like a new person, filled with energy. My mood has improved and I'm sleeping better and without medication. Most beneficial was learning about how the body works, reading food labels and ultimately overcoming my fear of carbohydrates! Thank-you Tabitha”
“Tabitha’s breakdown of information and understanding of the issue is most valuable.”
“Tabitha has great knowledge & is extremely pleasant to deal with.”
“The aspect I valued most was her enthusiasm for enjoying food, and her passion for helping her patients.”
“Having been on a weight-loss journey, back and forth, for many years, it was refreshing to find a dietician who really listened to my needs. Tabitha was always encouraging and always came up with wonderful, innovative ideas for meals. It was good to feel that I wasn't only on an eating plan but that Tabitha was always concerned about my health in general.”
“I was very uncomfortable all the time, bloated and had put on weight. Thabitha diagnoised that despite me not being excessively over weight, that I had become insulin resistant. I also had developed IBS. Her recommendations in eating habits and receipies to follow have been life changing. I am no longer constantly bloated and uncomfortable and have started losing some weight. I am feeling like a different person.”
“I've been following the x-diet for some months now and I must say I feel better as ever. I am a recovering anorexic and loved your book (already read it 5 times and everytime find something new). Unfortunately I panicked and completely went back to my old "not eating" ways. But for about a month now I tried again. Running alot, but with the rule, if you want to run, you must eat and I promise you, I do. Loads of ‘polish’ foods and also bran flakes and Low GI brown bread and proper pasta. I never weigh myself, and my clothes fit exactly the same, although I eat 5 times more than before. This is heaven on earth not to be constantly hungry and tired. I just want to thank you - you're book has made a huge difference in my life.”
“I would also like to tell you that you are often spoken about by both my daughter and myself. You will never be forgotten by us. You saved her life and she still uses the skills you taught her to cope even now when she has the odd “Bad day”. As a mother of an anorexic I will never be able to thank you enough for what you did for *****. Without you we would not have our precious daughter today. As a result we have been blessed with a lovely granddaughter and in three weeks time a baby boy is due. My daughter is very special to our doctor (he is the only one she will allow to deliver her babies ) because he walked the path her and understands her , and he has said many times that her babies are miracles. I just felt I needed to say thanks – always thinking of you. You are a gift from Heaven.”
“This is the best eating plan in the world, I can't imagine eating any other way now! I am always full and happy, I satisfy all my cravings and love life again. God bless you Tabitha for what you've given us!”
“After reading and applying the principles of The X Diet, I can honestly say that yours is the first “diet” on which I have not felt deprived, hungry, anti social, and uncomfortable or guilty when ordering at a restaurant. My body actually feels normal again, and my energy levels and brain function also feel like they did many years ago. Previous diets put one in a “fog” that seems plastic, somehow!”
“I have emailed you previously but again would like to take this opportunity to thank you for changing my life. I have become a fat sleuth. After reading “The X Diet” last year I lost 16 kg and I have maintained my weight for 3 months! JS, Claremont, Cape Town. My mom and I recently tried your 7-day metabolism boosting diet from Shape magazine and we both lost about 3kg's in a week. Loved the eating plan because we both train very hard and need something that can equally give us energy.”
“I’ve lived this life style for over 6 years – lost 20kgs initially and have kept it off - all thanks to your X Diet”
“I had tried all sorts of "diets" in the past and wondered why I gained all the weight back. I got to a point where I was terrified of food. I was unhappy with how I looked and felt. A friend was seeing Tabitha and recommended that I see her. Since seeing Tabitha I have learned that food isn't the " Big baddy" I have learnt that you can enjoy healthy food and still lose weight. This has also encouraged me to become more active and exercise. I have learnt to love myself again. I have learnt to love food again without the fear and guilt. I have regained my self confidence.”
“Tabitha is a warm, friendly,(very funny) & accomplished dietitian. I got the achieved results & have been following her wise advice for over 10 years now! She has given me a diet tailor made for me & the results speak for themselves. Tabitha is actually a bit of a superhero to me. I was initially introduced to her via her books but was amazed to find that the author behind the books is as rich & vibrant in person. She is warm, well-articulated & highly knowledgeable in her area of expertise. Her eating plans are tailor made to you as an individual & they are both delicious & easy to follow. After ten years of looking fabulous, I still cannot recommend her enough! Best investment in myself that I have ever made, thank you Tabitha!”
"Hi Tabitha, I would like to thank you so much for helping my friend, *** and her daughter, ***. I would also like to tell you that you are often spoken about by both my daughter, Andrea and myself. You will never be forgotten by us. You saved Andrea’s life and she still uses the skills you taught her to cope even now, when she has the odd ‘Bad day’. As a mother of an anorexic, I will never be able to thank you enough for what you did for Andrea. Without you we would not have our precious daughter today. As a result, we have been blessed with a lovely granddaughter, Olivia and in 3 weeks’ time, a baby boy is due. Andrea is very special to our doctor (he is the only one she will allow to deliver her babies). Because he walked the path with her and understands her, and he has said many times Andrea’s babies are miracles."
“Tabitha helped me lose 30Kg's and gave me the necessary nutritional insight that allows me to lose weight when I feel I need to. I live a busy and hectic schedule and I can go months not eating correctly but when I need to get back on track I apply Tabitha's diet and within months I am back on track. I originally weighed 123Kg and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I heard Tabitha on the radio talking to John Robbie and I said I have to try this. Needless to say, from the minute I walked in her practice my life changed forever. Tabitha empowered me to be aware of what when and how I should eat. Within 5 months I had lost 20Kg and had never felt better in my life. My next check-up 6 with my GP 6 months after visiting Tabitha my mmol /L had dropped from 19 to below 8 two hours after eating. The diet cured me and to this day I still test my blood sugars. If I find myself off track I get back to the diet and within a couple of months I back on track. Thank you Tabitha!! Just, thank you.”
“You changed my life for good!!!! 🙂 Today I want to thank you for the time that you took with me. almost a year ago, session after session and a lot of tears.. but today I can tell you I did it with the God Almighty.. I've won the battle with anorexia... I've made the biggest decision of my life and move to another country to make that brand new fresh start....New friends, New job and someone special came into my life a few months ago....Annie (anorexia) isn't part of me anymore....Ive started with 42kg and I made.my goal.. I'm 49Kg...!!!!!:) you Saved me.... From the bottom of my heart i want to thank you and give you a big big hug !!!