Megan Crockart - Balancing Nutrition + Yoga

20/09/2026

Are you doing intermittent fasting or thinking about starting?

Intermittent fasting is where you don't eat for a certain number of hours a day and usually involves missing breakfast.

I have written about how this may not be appropriate for all people and especially women may need a different and earlier window of eating - see article here https://www.balancingnutrition.com/?p=1624

Another group of people that may not find intermittent fasting suitable are those that are constipated! If you are not going to the toilet for days, then intermittent fasting may not be for you until you have more frequent daily bowel motions.

This is because our body is programmed to pass a bowel motion most often after waking and an urge can usually occur within 20 minutes of eating. But not just eating a piece of toast. Your breakfast needs to be at least 600kcal (so a more substantial breakfast) to get the body going.

That is why if you are constipated and don't pass a bowel motion for days, you may have missed the morning window of opportunity by not having breakfast.

My tip would be if you are quite constipated (and whilst there can be many reasons for this) and are intermittent fasting, then bring back breakfast and see if it helps your bowel motions. It's more important to go to the toilet daily, then to fast!

If you feel you have more issues going on, then book in a consult with me so we can look deeper at your specific picture and ways to get you feeling more comfortable!

16/09/2026

School holidays start for most schools next week (some have already started) in Qld.

If you were waiting to book your child or teen in with me for when there is more time in the holidays, then now is a great time to book them in to secure your appointment.

The top 5 things I see kids/teens about:

🦢 Gut problems - constipation, diarrhoea, tummy pain, bloating
🦢 Skin issues - eczema, acne
🦢 Food Intolerances/allergies
🦢 Immune system - frequent colds/flus or gastro
🦢 Nutrient deficiencies

Consultations can be in person, online video call or via the phone.

Contact me to book in or use my online booking system and book here - https://www.fresha.com/a/balancing-nutrition-tingalpa-whitford-street-6c9bh4nk

15/09/2026

As you may have seen I have recently completed a 6 month course for Mental Health Aware Yoga Teacher training.

I wrote this article as one of my assignments. I got fantastic feedback on my writing and wanted to share my article with you - https://www.balancingnutrition.com/?p=2406

This article is also for anyone that is interested in yoga for stress, anxiety or depression. Or for those interested to see what my yoga classes are about.

If you are interested in joining one of my yoga classes either in person or live online, message me to book in.

08/09/2026

Constipation!

Do you suffer from this? Constipation can be seen as either not going daily or when you do go passing dry, hard, lumpy poos.

Did you know that your body only has 6 opportunities throughout the day to pass a bowel motion? If you miss one of these windows, or all of these windows, your body won't send signals again until the next day! The body is not meant to go to the toilet in the middle of night! How good is that design!?

That is why it's important to not "resist the urge" and go when your body signals you to go.

Want to find out more about why you are having trouble with constipation - it might be worth booking in with me to investigate further.

03/09/2026

My much loved 4 week detox program is back for this spring/summer!!!

As it's a individualised program, you can start anytime you like. I have set a discounted price to be available until March 2027, so you can do the program over spring or summer - your choice. Either prior to summer beach days or post Christmas/New Year celebrations. You can include yoga classes or just do the straight detox.

If you have done the detox before, you are welcome to do it again. If you haven't done my detox program before, then now might be the time.
Click here to read more:

4 Week Detox Summer Program 2026 I am running my 4 Week Detox Program! Think smoothies, salads and real food! You can choose to do this in person or online. You can choose to add on a weekly yoga class. Or just stick with the detox – your choice. This is a 1:1 program not a group program. What to ...

01/09/2026

So excited to now be able to call myself a Mental Health Aware Yoga Teacher after completing a 60 hour course with Dr Lauren Tober of The Yoga Psychology!!

Another layer to my yoga teaching which gives me further insight and knowledge of mental health awareness with my general yoga classes but also for anyone attending with trauma and my cancer care classes!

🎉🎓🧘‍♀️

17/08/2026

My yoga class timetable:

Carindale or online:

🧘‍♀️Mondays 5am
🧘‍♀️Wednesdays 9:30am
🧘‍♀️Fridays 5am and 9:30am

All abilities, no lock in contract.
Hatha, yin and restorative yoga classes
$15 per class or $75 for 6 class pass

Cancer care at Logalea:

🧘‍♀️Mondays 10am
For those effected by cancer - can bring a friend
$5 per class

10/08/2026

Just what I needed... a relaxing rejuvenating weekend of yoga, ayurvedic massage, meditation, good food, bushwalking, art gallery, sunsets over mountains, star gazing, misty mountain starts, all shared with my friend from school!

What fills up your cup?

29/07/2026

On Sunday I went to a business success conference run by my association ATMS.

I was the proud winner of a prize to join their Biz Club.

Very excited to win a prize! Thanks ATMS.

Why is it good to check if your natural health practitioner is with an association?

✔️ you know they are qualified in the profession they are claiming
✔️ you know they are doing continuing professional education to stay up to date
✔️ you know they are insured
✔️you know they have first aid training
✔️ you may be able to claim private health insurance rebates

These are great reasons for a practitioner to be part of an association in natural medicine.

26/07/2026

My Sunday!

After being in business for over 15 years, it's always good to get new and fresh ideas!