I'm a dietitian and I'm about to change your life with a little-known rule that shifts stubborn belly fat in record time

An Australian dietitian has revealed the 'life-changing hack' that helps balance hormones and improve gut health to shift excess body fat. Leanne Ward, a coach who specialises in sustainable fat loss and hormone health, shared her '30-30-30' rule to combat 'crazy' detox trends and strict diets.

The method is simple: 30 grams of protein three to four times a day, 30 grams of fibre a day and 30 different plant foods each week. And while 90-120 grams of protein a day might seem like a lot, Leanne says most women with hormonal issues should be eating about that much to achieve fat loss.

'If you struggle with crazy cravings, you're not able to lose body fat or your hormones are all out of whack, listen up,' Leanne said in a video. 'It works for perimenopause, it works for metabolic health, it works for fat loss, it works for gut health and it's so simple.'.

Leanne says 30 grams of protein three to four times a day fuels the muscles, boosts metabolism and keeps you full and satisfied. 'Most women don't eat enough protein regularly throughout the day, and it's a game-changer for energy and body composition,' she explained.

Leanne Ward , a coach who specialises in sustainable fat loss and hormone health, shared her '30-30-30' rule to combat 'crazy' detox trends and strict diets. The 30 grams of daily fibre should exclusively be from whole food sources. 'You don't want the fibre from ultraprocessed foods, you want it from whole food sources. Think legumes, beans, oats, seeds, nuts, wholegrains, veggies, and fruit,' she said.

'This fills you up, supports digestion, and keeps your gut happy.'. Finally, 30 different plant foods a week supports a balanced gut as 'more plant diversity leads to better gut microdiversity'. 'It leads to improved hormones, digestion, immunity and long-term health (and yes, even weight loss!),' she said.

'When you focus on variety, you naturally make healthier choices which help your health and hormones.'. Leanne urges women struggling with those last pesky kilos to give the method a solid go as the small shifts build up to 'big results' in time. 'Stop getting caught up in the diets and crazy detoxes, you don't need it,' she said.

'If you struggle with crazy cravings, you're not able to lose body fat or your hormones are all out of whack, listen up,' Leanne said in a video. 'This hack is simple, it works and it's backed by science and research.'. Leanne, who regularly shares achievable nutrition and weight loss methods online, recently broke down the three key elements she used with her client to help her shift nine kilos fast.

The first is understanding the difference between 'eating healthy' and 'eating for fat loss'. Leanne explained that while foods like salmon, sweet potato, and olive oil are undoubtedly healthy, consuming them in large, unmeasured portions can hinder fat loss.

Instead, you can track your portions by using a food scale or measuring cups to get an idea of what serving sizes actually look like for your meals. She also warned against trying to 'out-exercise' a bad diet. The method is simple: 30 grams of protein three to four times a day, 30 grams of fibre a day and 30 different plant foods each week.

For years, Leanne's client relied on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) six days a week to burn calories. However, this left her feeling ravenous and exhausted, making it harder to stick to her calorie deficit. By scaling back to two HIIT sessions and adding two strength-training sessions, she reduced her hunger, improved her energy, and saw better results.

Finally, she stressed the importance of balancing meals with the correct macros. Leanne's client realised she was either overeating protein, skipping carbs, or overloading on fats. Once she started including the right portions of protein, carbs, and fats, her cravings vanished and her hormone health improved.

To achieve this you can use the famous 'plate method' by filling half your plate with non-starchy vegetables, one-quarter with lean protein, and one-quarter with whole grains or starchy carbs. You can also add a healthy fat source like avocado or olive oil.