Menopause and CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet
Lose weight during perimenopause and menopause with a high protein diet.
- Suited to women in menopause
- Higher-protein meals for weight loss and to help manage cravings
- Delicious menu plans included in every membership
Weight gain during menopause is common
If you’re doing everything that used to work and the weight still won’t budge, you’re not alone, and you’re not imagining it. The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet could be the program that helps you through this stage of life.
During perimenopause and menopause, some days might feel like your body has turned on you, or like you’re doing something wrong. You’re not. As oestrogen falls, your body tends to store fat around the middle, and with age you lose muscle, which can slow your metabolism.
A big part of the answer is protein: getting enough helps protect that muscle, so eating enough protein matters more now, not less.
The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet meets you where you are
No counting, no cutting things out, no starting over every Monday. You’ll get delicious recipes and easy-to-follow meal plans for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, plus a community of women who understand what you’re going through. It’s all included in your membership.
Included in the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet
- A high protein program that delivers weight loss results
- Emphasis on enjoyable, nutritious foods
- Specialised educational tutorials to help you navigate through this life phase
- Tracking tools to help you build healthier habits
- Free Group Coaching sessions
- A supportive community to help keep you motivated
How our members rate us
Our members consistently rate us as Australia's No. 1 weight loss program
Discover new and delicious recipes, with a strong focus on balanced nutrition and an easy-to-follow meal plan that helps women feel their best during and beyond perimenopause and menopause.
Janice lost 20 kg* and completely changed her habits
With the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, self-confessed stress eater Janice beat the menopause weight gain, mood swings and frustration. She lost 20 kg with our diet and credits the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet with totally changing her habits.
*In 6 months. Individual results may vary.
Watch her storyEmma lost 14 kg* by better understanding her diet and exercise needs during perimenopause.
As Emma approached her 40s, she began to notice changes in her body she couldn’t ignore.
Despite regular exercise, she saw a significant increase in weight around her belly and back, areas where she hadn’t struggled before.
It was as though the exercises that had always worked in the past suddenly weren’t enough.
As Emma transitioned into perimenopause, her understanding of nutrition became crucial.
*In 9 months. Individual results may vary.
Watch her storyThe questions women ask us most
How much does the program cost?
Whether you have a little or a lot to lose, we have a plan that will suit your weight loss goals and budget! The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet offers monthly or yearly payment options: view all pricing options here.
I have specific dietary requirements (e.g. gluten-free). Is this program for me?
Yes. Our My Plan feature lets you personalise your meal plan to suit the way you eat.
With My Plan, you’ll be able to create your own meal plan to follow, adding specific dietary preferences or intolerances, such as gluten-free, plus any foods you really like or dislike.
What makes the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet different from other diets?
So many things! First and foremost, we don't believe in eliminating any foods or food groups, or in counting calories. Instead, our program focuses on eating all foods in moderation to ensure you get optimal nutrition from wholefoods. The meal plan provides adequate protein, healthy fats and calcium to help support you through perimenopause and menopause.
Second, the Total Wellbeing Diet is created by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, so you know the program you are receiving has been tried, tested, and shown to achieve weight loss.
And finally, we offer you a refund^ of $199 on select plans if you adhere to the evidence informed criteria. What could be better than that?
Can I still enjoy my favourite foods and socialise while on the program?
Of course! We’ve tried to make our program as easy and sustainable as possible and that means factoring in those fun social occasions, as well as your favourite treats. We have a food group that specifically caters for this called Indulgences which you can learn about here.
What kind of results can I expect?
Results are as unique as each of our bodies as everyone has a different starting point – some of our members have lost 5 kg and reached their goal weight, while others have lost 50 kg to reach their goal weight. But you can be confident that if you follow our program, you will lose weight. Why? Because it has been developed based on science.
As a guide, the average rate of weight loss is about half a kilogram a week (averaged over 12 weeks). This might not sound like a lot but achieving this each week will add up to big losses over time – and losses that you’ll be able to maintain!
Learn more about our results and science.
Is there any additional support?
When you join you can get the following extra support:
- Unlimited Group Coaching sessions to ensure you get the most out of the program
- Expert educational content based on nutrition science
- Stay accountable with our 1-on-1 coaching sessions with an Accredited Practising Dietitian (optional extra)
- Get motivated through our supportive online community