A focused 6-week programme for metabolic health, body composition, healthy weight management and mental clarity. Online, across the UK.

The Low-Carb Reset

Does this sound familiar?

Your energy crashes after meals and you find yourself reaching for something sweet to keep going
You've noticed weight gathering around your middle that won't shift no matter what you try
Your mental clarity isn't what it used to be — brain fog, poor concentration, or memory that feels less sharp
Your blood sugar, cholesterol or other metabolic markers have been flagged by your GP
You know your diet needs to change but you're not sure what to actually do — or you've tried things that haven't lasted
You grew up being told fat was the enemy and carbs were essential — and you're starting to wonder if that was the whole story

If any of that resonates, you're in the right place. The way most of us were taught to eat — low fat, high carb — was shaped by nutritional guidance that has since been significantly challenged by the evidence. Understanding what actually drives metabolic dysfunction is the first step to reversing it.

A word from Kirsty

"I follow a low-carb approach myself, not because I have to, but because I know I function and feel better when I do. My energy is more consistent, my mental clarity is sharper, and my metabolic health markers reflect it. When I recommend this approach to clients, I do so from lived experience as well as clinical training. I know what the adaptation feels like, I know the challenges, and I know what the other side of it feels like too. That's the kind of guidance I bring to this programme."

Kirsty Groves - BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy | mBANT | CNHC Registered

It’s not about eating less. It’s about eating differently.

For decades, we were told fat was the enemy and carbohydrates were the foundation of a healthy diet. That guidance shaped an entire generation's relationship with food — and contributed to the metabolic health crisis we're now living through.

The evidence tells a different story. Ultra-processed foods and refined carbohydrates are now understood to be central drivers of weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, insulin resistance, and long-term conditions including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

The connection between metabolic health and brain health is equally compelling. Some researchers now refer to Alzheimer's disease as 'type 3 diabetes' — reflecting growing evidence that chronic blood sugar dysregulation may play a significant role in cognitive decline.

A low-carbohydrate approach works by reducing blood sugar volatility, lowering insulin demand, and allowing the body to access stored fat for energy. The result for most people: more stable energy, clearer thinking, better body composition, and improved metabolic markers.

And low-carb doesn't mean no carbs. It means the right carbs.

Vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, berries — these are all carbohydrate foods. What we're reducing is the refined, processed, carb-heavy load that dominates the modern diet and drives metabolic mayhem.

The Low-Carb Reset Programme

A Progressive, supported 6-week programme designed to meet you where you are and move you forward at a pace that works.

This programme is built around one important reality: changing the way you eat after decades of being told something different takes more than a meal plan. It takes education, support, and a gradual progression that gives your body, and your beliefs, time to adapt.

The first two weeks are where most people find change hardest - cravings, energy shifts, social pressure, and the mental adjustment of learning decades of nutritional conditioning. That’s why this programme is front-loaded with support exactly when you need it most. By week three, most clients have made the metabolic switch - and that’s when the changes become hard to ignore.

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Before your first session you'll complete a short intake questionnaire covering your health goals, any medical conditions or medications, your current diet, and activity levels. I review this in advance so we hit the ground running from session one. You'll also receive the programme terms and conditions to sign before we begin.

Pre-programme onboarding

We use this session to go deep — exploring your current diet and relationship with food, your metabolic health, lifestyle, and goals. We'll agree your personal starting point. For most people this means a gradual, supported transition rather than an overnight overhaul. You'll leave with a clear, realistic first-phase plan and a clear understanding of what to expect in the weeks ahead.

Session 1 - Week 1 (60 minutes)

Session 2 - Week 2 - First follow-up (45 minutes)

Your first check-in — reviewing how you've felt, what's been easy, what's been challenging, and what needs adjusting. This is the session where questions get answered, wobbles get addressed, and momentum gets built.

Session 3 - Week 3 - Second follow-up (45 minutes)

By the end of week three most people are through the hardest part of the adaptation phase. We review your progress, refine your plan, and begin moving you toward the next stage. Your updated plan reflects where you are now — not where you started.

Session 4 - Week 4 - Mid-programme review (45 minutes)

With the adaptation phase behind you, this session focuses on consolidation and progression. We review your response to the programme so far, address any remaining challenges, and build on what’s working. Many clients notice meaningful changes to energy, mental clarity and body composition by this point.

A full review of your journey - what’s changed, what you’ve learned, and how to sustain it. You’ll leave with a plan for continuing your low-carb approach independently, with confidence in what you’re doing and why.

Session 5 - Week 6 - Final session

Weekly progress forms keep me informed of how you're feeling, and the opportunity to share successes and difficulties. We also capture your weekly weight, waist and hip measurements. I use these to calculate your waist-to-hip ratio throughout the programme, giving us a meaningful marker of improving metabolic health that goes beyond the number on the scales. By the end of the programme you'll have a clear, visual picture of your progress over six weeks. Questions, wobbles, and wins between sessions are handled through your client portal — where you can message me directly and I'll always respond as promptly as possible, and always within one working day. It's a professional, contained space that keeps everything in one place and ensures nothing gets missed.

Between sessions

Pre-programme intake questionnaire and onboarding
Personalised low-carb nutrition plan
Updated personalised plan after every session - evolving as you progress
Weekly progress tracking - weight, waist and hip measurements, waist-to-hip ratio
Portal messaging support with one maximum of working day response time
Resources, meal ideas, recipes and practical guidance
Shopping and store cupboard guidance
A practical toolkit for cravings, social situations, and eating out.

What’s included

The Low-Carb Reset runs for 6 weeks - enough time to move through the adaptation phase and begin experiencing the changes that make this approach worth sustaining for life.

What most people notice by the end of the programme

More consistent energy throughout the day - without the mid-afternoon crash
Changes in body composition - particularly around the waist
Improved confidence in understanding what their body needs
Clearer thinking and sharper mental focus
Better sleep quality
Reduced cravings

Individual results vary depending on starting point, adherence and lifestyle factors. This programme is not a quick fix — it is a structured, supported reset that gives your metabolism the conditions it needs to function better.

Client Success Story

Gary came to me with two clear goals: to lose weight and to reduce his reliance on medication. Gary completed the 6-week Low-Carb Reset and valued the experience so much he immediately enrolled on a second programme. The results below reflect his full 12-week journey.

Gary, 58

Week 0 - baseline

Weight: 85kg

Waist: 41in

Hips: 38.5in

WHR: 1.06 (high risk category)

Sleep score: 5/10

Energy score: 6/10

Week 12

Weight: 77.2kg

Waist: 36in

Hips: 37.8in

WHR: 0.95 (healthy range)

Sleep score: 10/10

Energy score: 9/10

GP-approved cessation of statin and blood pressure medications.

Beyond the numbers, Gary described a dramatically improved relationship with food, a significant mindset shift around his food choices, and zero sugar cravings by the end our work together.

His only negative? Having to buy a new wardrobe of clothes.

These details have been shared with full consent. Individual results may vary.

What makes this programme different

Most low-carb programmes hand you a food list and leave you to get on with it. This one doesn’t.

The reason most people struggle with dietary change isn't lack of willpower, it's lack of support at the moments that matter, lack of understanding of why the approach works, and the weight of decades of conflicting nutritional messaging that's hard to unlearn overnight.

This programme addresses all three. You'll understand the science behind what you're doing and why it works. You'll have portal messaging support for the moments when life gets in the way. And your plan will evolve with you — not a fixed protocol, but a progressive journey toward a way of eating that supports your health for the long term.

The front-loaded session structure is deliberate. The first two weeks are where motivation is highest but vulnerability is too — cravings, adaptation symptoms, and social pressure all peak in that window. Having two sessions in quick succession exactly then is what makes the difference between a programme that works and one that doesn't.

This programme may be particularly relevant if you are:

Managing or at risk of type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes
Navigating post-menopause life and noticing metabolic changes
Concerned about cognitive health and want to eat in a way that supports brain function as you age
Carrying weight around the middle that hasn’t responded to conventional dietary advice
Simply ready to understand your metabolism and take back control of your energy and health

Investment: £399

Initial session (60 min) + 4 follow-up sessions (45 min each) | 6 weeks | Portal messaging support included

Full payment is required in advance to secure your booking.

Low-Carb Reset graduates have access to a maintenance session at any point after the programme — available at a graduate rate of £95 whenever you need it, whether that's a month later or six months down the line.