I will be recording the next segment of Turning Back The Clock series in the next couple of weeks, but in the meantime as I celebrate the 25th anniversary of my weight loss… here is the interview with Kelli Brett of The Main Ingredient from 2005.. I had already spoken to Kelli on air in 2004 when she was programme director of Ondo Cero International, but she kindly redid the interview for her own show.

Kelli Brett is Co Director, Publisher, Editor, Speaker and Food & Beverage Industry Specialist – Programme director Onda Cero International Radio Station, content director Australian Broadcasting Company and creator and presenter The Main Ingredient.
Kelli has just started a brand new video food news programme on YouTube.. you can catch the first episode where Kellie shares news of how organisations such as Michelin are managing as restaurants begin to open up again around the world, and how the top industry chefs are coming together to discuss aspects of food and service including plant based fine dining. Here is Kelli’s channel and it would be great if you would head over and subscribe. Kelli Brett – Food News
Yes, I landed the dream job!
I am now fully immersed in the world of food and drink as the editor and co-owner of Cuisine New Zealand’s iconic magazine, and I’m thrilled to be here. The food and drink genre offers tremendous opportunities to learn. History, technology, science, ethics, trends, fashion, sustainability, health & wellbeing. The list is endless. After all, everyone has to eat!
A varied skill set and career path has led me here including management at a senior level of brand and content development for print, broadcast and online/digital media. Editorial leadership, production management, community relationship development and hospitality management, however at my best I am a terrific storyteller with an eagle eye for identifying great talent and developing valuable opportunities and partnerships.
I am an award-winning broadcaster and winner of the world food media awards ‘Best Food & Wine Program’. You can listen in to my podcast ‘Cuisine Bites’ on Itunes and Podbean
Connect to Kelli
LinkedIn: Kelli Brett – Facebook: Kelli Brett Cuisine – Twitter:@kellibrett
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A fantastic interview, Sally – a real inspiration, especially for me. I’m working hard on losing some excess kilos at the moment. Toni x
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Thank you Toni… sometimes all it takes is a reset..I have had to do that recently as foods that should be occasional were being consumed a little too regularly lol..♥
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A really nice interview Sally! I have your book and it is quite insightful. The common sense approach to changing eating habits is really superb.
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Thanks very much Dorothy. Having tried almost all diets known to modern woman… I had to adapt or die. It still works for me 25 years later.. I cannot imagine going back there or there have been times when it was a challenge…hugsx
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As someone who has battled the weight all her life, I can relate to so much in your book, especially starving myself and not losing any weight!
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The body certainly is not happy with that one… ♥
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Thanks for sharing Michael..hugs
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Thank you for the very informative and also inspiring interview, Sally! Lets strenghten the body, for the next fights. 😉 Have a nice afternoon! xx Michael
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Thanks Michael.. as you know having lost so much weight yourself in the last year what a difference it makes to the way you feel…hugsxx
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Lovely to hear this, Sally.
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Thanks very much Mary… I had not listened for a long time and it reminded me why I keep on the straight and narrow (most of the time) hugs ♥
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I just like hearing your voice – wouldn’t matter if you were reading the phone book 🙂 Joking – I did listen and was impressed at how you decided to take charge and really stuck to it.
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lol.. thanks Mary… I am often asked what the most useful weight loss strategy is and my answer is the word NO…that and gaffer tape! hugsxx♥
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A fantastic journey for you, Sally! Five years in for me since I decided to make lifestyle changes. It’s gotten a little easier though I am thoroughly dedicated to my exercise. No slacking off here.
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Great to hear Pete…and it will have added so much more into your life.. xx
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Sal, fantastic info and delivery as always. Your story is so inspiring. I’m glad it’s back on the airwaves to share to others. Hugs ❤
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Thanks very much Debby.. twenty years since it was published and so much happened in that time.. ♥
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No doubts! ❤
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Fabulous interview, Sally… I think I need to read that book as I am in a bit of a rut at the moment Hugs xxx
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We all drop into one of those from time to time.. Now we are into autumnal weather my taste buds are shouting for hearty stews, dumplings and apple pie and custard… growing up we would all look to my father to go from creating summer pudding and trifle at the weekends to steamed suet puddings… and his treacle duff as he called it was much anticipated.. Now even just typing this comment I have put on 5lbs..♥♥
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Ahhhhh…Sally…Steamed pudding and treacle duff…I’m drooling already(again)….Hugs xx
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Lol…I hope you weighed yourself before reading and not after ♥
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Haha….Nope like you I could just guess xx
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