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The Real Life Reset · 16-week coaching

Stop starting over every Monday.Build habits that survive the WEEKEND.

Personalised coaching from a Registered Dietitian that fits around work, family and social plans, so you can lose weight without food taking over your thoughts.

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Takes about 3 minutes · No payment to apply · I reply personally within 2–3 working days

  • Registered Dietitian · HPCSA DT 0056499
  • Sport scientist
  • No foods banned

You're not lacking willpower. You need a plan for real life.

Great Monday to Thursday…

…then a birthday, a dinner or a weekend undoes the week, and you feel like you've failed.

Always starting over

You've tried the apps, the shakes and the strict plans. They work, until they don't.

Food on your mind all day

Counting, planning, feeling guilty. You want structure without it running your life.

The Real Life Reset gives you the structure, portions and support to stay consistent, including on weekends.

Melissa Colborne, registered dietitian, smiling with a coffee
Hi, I'm Melissa

A dietitian who gets that life doesn't pause for a meal plan.

I'm a Registered Dietitian and Sport Scientist. I work with women who are tired of yo-yo dieting and want to lose weight in a way they can actually keep doing.

My approach is practical, evidence-based and non-restrictive: balanced meals, clear portion guidance and accountability, built around your schedule, your family and the foods you love.

I studied Sport Science at Stellenbosch University and Dietetics at the University of Cape Town, and I've been working as a dietitian since 2020. I've seen how much lighter life feels when food stops being a daily battle, and helping women get there is my favourite part of the job.

  • Registered Dietitian (HPCSA)
  • Sport Scientist
  • BSc Sport Science · Stellenbosch
  • BSc (Hons) Dietetics · UCT
  • Dietitian since 2020

The Real Life Reset

16 weeks of personalised coaching, built around your real life!

Not a generic diet. A plan that changes with you, and a dietitian in your corner while you learn to make it work on your own.

01

Personalised weekly meal plans

Set to your energy needs and preferences, in your own MC Dietitian app every Friday, so you're ready for the weekend.

02

Simple recipes

Quick, family-friendly meals with ordinary ingredients. Nothing you have to cook separately.

03

Portion guidance

Know how much to put on your plate, at home or eating out, without weighing everything forever.

04

Shopping lists

One list for the week. Less thinking, less waste, fewer last-minute takeaways.

05

WhatsApp check-ins

Ask questions and get support between sessions when real life happens. Replies on weekdays, 8am–5pm.

06

Monthly check-in calls

A 15–20 minute video call to review progress, adjust your plan and work through what's getting in the way.

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Investment discussed on your free call · pay monthly or upfront

Supportive, realistic and sustainable

All foods fit

Your favourite foods stay. We work out how they fit, rather than cutting them out and waiting for the binge.

Weekends are planned for

Social plans are part of life. We plan for them, so one dinner out is just one dinner out.

Accountability without judgement

Check-ins are about problem-solving, not reporting back to be told off.

Grounded in evidence

Registered-dietitian training and a sport-science background, applied to everyday life.

What you won't get

  • Banned food lists
  • Shakes, detoxes or "cleanses"
  • Starting from scratch every Monday
  • Guilt when life happens

What you will get

  • Meals the whole family can eat
  • A plan for weekends and eating out
  • Someone to check in with every week
  • Skills you keep after 16 weeks

Real results, real life

From my practice records · updated automatically
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Clients coached

0 kg

Lost together, net, from first to latest weigh-in

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Lost from waist, chest and hips combined

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Simple recipes in my library

Totals across all clients, never individual results. Everyone's journey is different.

In their own words

5.0 from 37 Google reviews

When we are at a restaurant or out at friends I eat what is there. I even have a bit of chocolate.
Pam M. · Google review
The meals are practical, enjoyable and easy to follow, and I never felt like I was starving or constantly depriving myself. … She makes healthy eating feel sustainable rather than restrictive.
Gopolang T. · Google review
Melissa has been so supportive, with regular check ins and encouraging messages on WhatsApp to keep me motivated and accountable.
Liz M. · Google review

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply onlineFour short steps, right here on this page. About 3 minutes.
  2. I read it personallyI'll get back to you within 2–3 working days.
  3. A free 20-minute consultationOn a video call we talk through your goals and health history, and check it's the right fit. No pressure.
  4. Start your ResetYou get your own MC Dietitian app with a short welcome form and your agreement to sign. Your first plan arrives on a Friday.
Melissa at her desk, smiling, with her phone in hand

Apply for The Real Life Reset

This is a good fit if you:

  • Want structure without strict rules
  • Are ready to check in weekly for 16 weeks
  • Want to keep your favourite foods

Applying doesn't commit you to anything. I take on a limited number of new clients each month.

Please don't include medical details here. We'll go through your health history privately on your free consultation call.

Step 1 of 4 · About you
About you

First, a little about you

What's going on

What feels hardest right now?

Choose any that apply.

Have you tried any of these before? optional

Your goals

What would you love to feel different in 16 weeks?

The programme includes weekly WhatsApp check-ins. Does that suit you?

Last details

Nearly done

How would you like me to get in touch?

Thank you, there!

Your application is in. I read every one personally and will get back to you within 2–3 working days by email.

Next: a free 20-minute consultation call to see if the Reset is right for you.

Before you apply

I'm really busy. How much time does this take?

Most of the planning is done for you: your plan and shopping list arrive on Friday, recipes are simple, and check-ins are quick WhatsApp messages. Monthly check-in calls take 15–20 minutes.

Do I have to give up my favourite foods?

No. Nothing is banned. We'll work out how the foods you love fit into your week, including wine, dessert and takeaways.

Is the meal plan strict?

It's a guide, not a rulebook. You get structure and portions, plus swaps and flexibility for nights out, leftovers and busy days.

Will my family need to eat differently?

No. Recipes are everyday meals that the whole household can eat, with your portions guided.

What happens after 16 weeks?

You leave with skills you can keep using. If you'd like ongoing support, you can carry on with maintenance coaching. Many clients choose to stay on, often for 6 to 12 months in total.

Do you work with clients outside South Africa?

Yes. Coaching is fully online, so I work with clients across South Africa and internationally.

Can I claim from medical aid?

I'm registered with Discovery Health. With other medical aids, I can give you an invoice with ICD-10 codes and my practice number so you can claim back. What you get back depends on your medical aid and plan.

You don't need more willpower. You need a plan that fits.

If you're ready to stop starting over, I'd love to hear from you. Applying is free, and there's no pressure.

Apply for your spot

Questions first? Email me at melissa@mcdietitian.com

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