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The Truth About Jimmy Moore

I’ve been listening to Jimmy Moore’s podcasts and reading his blog for a few years now. But I’d never met him. I’m always interested to meet people in real life, because often the “online persona” they’ve created is very different to the reality.

Jimmy Moore recently left Australia after his trip over for the Low Carb Down Under seminar series, and I met him in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

So, what is Jimmy Moore really like?

Does he really eat what he says he eat? Has he really lost a lot of weight?

Well, if you were hoping for some dirt, I’m afraid there is none!

Firstly, Jimmy has lost a lot of weight. He is far slimmer than his pre-Australia blog photos implied. A lot of people on the internet seem to criticise Jimmy, because he lost and then regained weight. But the thing is, Jimmy has always been honest about it. I have a lot of respect for someone who is able to put their hands up, say it isn’t working – and try a new approach.

Nutritional Ketosis

Jimmy’s new approach, Nutritional Ketosis is working. Really working.  He gave some very honest lectures, sharing exactly what he is doing, how it is working and how he feels. He even took his blood readings on stage.

I’ve also read a lot of speculation about what actually Jimmy eats. But after a few meals with Jimmy, there’s no “odd meals”, just normal, fairly Primal meals, that are a lot more bias towards the fat content than mine would be. A lot of the fat content comes from dairy, such as butter (he certainly gets through a lot of butter!), as well as foods like avocado.

Being in Nutritional Ketosis certainly seems to give Jimmy a lot of energy, particularly evident when we did the coastal walk from Bronte to Bondi beach!

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With some weight still to lose myself, I’m very interested in Nutritional Ketosis. I’ve been making a conscious effort to eat more fat in the last few weeks, but perhaps it might be time to embark on a more scientific n=1 experiment of my own.

Jimmy is a really nice guy, who clearly cares a great deal about everyone who reaches out to him.  A lot of people in the Paleo/ low carb community have come from a fitness (I.e. crossfit) or a health angle – and whilst the nutrition may be similar, the journey isn’t.  I find it really refreshing and inspiring to hear an honest account of weight loss – what works and what doesn’t. A lot of Australians who attended the lectures have been very inspired by Jimmy’s story – and several people are doing their own Nutritional Ketosis experiments. I can't wait to start to hear the progress reports.

It was also an absolute pleasure to meet Christine, Jimmy’s wife, who is clearly extremely supportive of everything Jimmy does. If there is any dirt on Jimmy Moore, I’m sure Christine will be the one to dish it!

What Can We Learn from Nutritional Ketosis?

While approaches to health and weight loss are always evolving, Nutritional Ketosis remains a powerful tool in the low-carb and Paleo space. By prioritising healthy fats and keeping carbohydrates extremely low, this state encourages the body to use ketones for fuel — often resulting in increased mental clarity, steady energy, and better appetite control.

Many in the Paleo and low-carb communities have experimented with ketosis, especially those seeking better blood sugar regulation, weight loss, or simply more control over their diet. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, but for some, it’s been life-changing. The key is to experiment safely, track your results, and adapt as needed.

If you’ve been thinking about trying Nutritional Ketosis for yourself, it’s worth exploring. Just be sure to do your research, and speak with a health professional if you have any concerns. As with everything in the Paleo lifestyle, it's about finding what works best for you.

Have you experimented with ketosis? I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments.

Low Carb Down Under – Sydney

Saturday was the Sydney leg of the Low Carb Down Under seminar series, that has been touring Australia.

What a fantastic day it was! There were twelve speakers from diverse backgrounds covering a range of topics. I was honoured to be one of the speakers and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Almost 300 people attended the event and everyone seemed really keen to learn and soak up the atmosphere. There seemed to be a significant number of medical and healthcare providers in the audience, which is a great sign that the message is being spread to the right people.

So, here is my brief summary of the day.

Dr Ron Ehrlich—“Lessons from the Past”

Dr Ron Ehrlich is a holistic Sydney dentist who started the day with a great overview of where we are – and where we’ve come from. I found it interesting to hear Ron talking about how he looks for underlying causes – rather than treating symptoms, which seems to be the typical modern method.

Dr Simon Thornley—“Has Dietary Research Helped Us With Our Food Choices

New Zealand Public Health Physician Dr Simon Thornley has written a paper on sugar with Dr Rod Taylor and Dr Ken Sikaris (“Sugar restriction: the evidence for a drug-free intervention to reduce cardiovascular disease risk”). Simon is an academic who has conducted extensive research on sugar, scientifically coming to many of the same conclusions as those of us in the paleo community.
Jimmy Moore at Low Carb Down Under

Jimmy Moore—Update on low carb around the world

An update on the remarkable progress Jimmy is making with his N=1 experiment on Nutritional Ketotis. Interestingly a number of people I spoke to in the audience are conducting similar experiments of their own. It’s going to be extremely interesting to examine how this has gone in a few months time.

David Gillespie—“Sweet Poison and Big Fat Lies”

Author and Lawyer David Gillespie took us through his extensive sugar research – and findings. Many people in Australia were first introduced to the concept of giving up sugar through David’s books, so it was great to hear from him.

Sarah Wilson—“I Quit Sugar”

Sarah is the journalist who wrote the popular I Quit Sugar program. I was very interesting to hear her speak about her poor health, and how quitting sugar changed things for her.

Costa Georgiadis—“Product Not Produce”

Costa has the most incredible energy! He bought along soil and compost and demonstrated to us the importance of understanding exactly where your food comes from.

Costa at Low Carb Down Under

Christine Cronau—”The Fat Revolution!”

Christine is author of the Fat Revolution. Her talk clearly spelt out exactly why we need to have fat in our diets and must not be scared of it.

Dr Rod Tayler—“Doctors, Health, Weight and Carbohydrates”

Anesthesiologist and giveupsugar.com founder Rod Taylor explained how damaging sugar is – and just how much of a problem it is.

Aaron McKenzie from Origin of Energy—”Combining Fitness and Nutrition”

Aaron spoke about fitness, from an evolutionary perspective

Suzanne Crawt – Paleo in Australia

My talk started with my story explaining how I found Paleo and the huge difference it made to me. I then spoke about the growing, thriving Paleo community in Australia and how people can get involved.
Me at Low Carb Down Under – Paleo Network

Rob Blomfield—”A farmer’s  journey to primal health”

Rob is an Australian farmer who, on finding this lifestyle, made remarkable health improvements. It was great to hear from someone with an insider knowledge on farming.

Vicki Poulter – “Why grass fed animal foods are good for the planet”

Vicki, from Nourishing Australia, gave a wonderful talk in linking the land, animals, soil and our food. This really made clear the importance of eating good quality grass-fed meat.

We finished with a panel question and answer section. With so many diverse speakers, a great wealth of questions were answered.

Speaker Panel at Low Carb Down Under

The whole event was filmed, so hopefully those of you who missed out will be able to watch the talks soon.

It was wonderful to meet so many people interested in, and concerned about their health. It’s clear that the message is spreading and increasing numbers of people are finding out about this lifestyle. I wonder how many people will attend the next seminar series?

The seminar was in Adelaide last night and has one more date left. The final conference is in Brisbane this Saturday. There is still time (just) to buy your ticket at the Low Carb Down Under site. I’m heading to Brisbane this weekend, so if you’re there please come and say hi!

Why Events Like This Matter

Attending events like the Low Carb Down Under seminar reminds me just how powerful it is to step outside of online echo chambers and connect with people in real life. It's one thing to follow a Paleo lifestyle behind a screen, but when you're surrounded by hundreds of people on the same journey—asking similar questions, swapping tips, and sharing stories—it all becomes so much more tangible.

These seminars are about more than the science. They’re about inspiration, encouragement, and accountability. Seeing such a large turnout in Sydney gave me hope that real change is happening—quietly, steadily, and driven by everyday people taking charge of their health.

Conversations Between Sessions

One of the best parts of the day wasn’t even on the stage—it was the conversations in between. In the tea breaks and over lunch, I chatted with GPs, nutritionists, personal trainers, and curious newcomers. Some had just started experimenting with ditching grains or sugar. Others had been low-carb or Paleo for years and were refining their approach.

I spoke to a woman who had reversed her type 2 diabetes after her son urged her to cut out processed carbs. I met a nurse who’s now recommending her patients look at food as their first line of defence—not medication. These conversations often don’t make it onto the speaker schedule, but they’re just as important.

Spotlight on Community Growth

What stood out to me most was the sheer number of people looking to connect locally. So many attendees asked how they could find like-minded people in their area to talk to, share meals with, or start walking groups. I always encourage people to start small. Post in a local Facebook group, suggest a real food picnic, or start a monthly dinner club. Community doesn’t have to be formal—it just has to be consistent.

Building support systems in real life is often what helps people move beyond the short-term excitement of dietary change and into long-term sustainable living. That’s when the real magic happens.

Reflections on Speaker Themes

While every speaker brought something different to the table, several themes clearly emerged across the day:

  • Fat is no longer the villain. Over and over again, we heard that fat—particularly from clean, traditional sources—is essential to human health and satiety.
  • Sugar is everywhere—and it’s a serious problem. It’s in nearly every processed food on the shelf, and still many people don’t know how damaging it can be to their metabolism and mental health.
  • Real food is the answer. Whether Paleo, Primal, or low carb, all paths lead back to one thing: eating food in its most natural, unprocessed state.

This message may sound simple, but its power lies in repetition—and in evidence. More and more healthcare professionals are seeing the benefits of food-based interventions, and I left feeling reassured that the tide is slowly turning.

Looking Ahead to Brisbane

With Brisbane next on the seminar tour, I can’t wait to see how the final leg of the journey unfolds. I suspect the energy and enthusiasm will be just as high, if not higher, as word has spread from the earlier events. For those who haven't yet bought tickets—go! You won’t regret it.

Brisbane also presents a new opportunity for local community members to step up. If you’re attending, consider introducing yourself to someone new. Start a conversation. Ask a speaker a question. Share your story—it might be just what someone else needs to hear.

Online Resources for Those Who Missed Out

If you couldn’t attend one of the Low Carb Down Under events this year, don't worry. The team are fantastic at filming the presentations, and the talks are usually uploaded online in the weeks following. These videos are a great way to stay connected to the movement and continue learning.

Watching a speaker online might not be quite the same as sitting in the room, but it’s still a powerful resource—and one I encourage you to share with friends and family who are curious but not quite ready to jump in.

Final Thoughts

Leaving the Sydney seminar, I felt recharged. More than anything, I felt validated that this way of living and eating isn’t just a passing trend—it’s a powerful, science-backed movement with the potential to change lives.

Thank you to the organisers, the volunteers, the speakers, and every single person who showed up with an open mind. I’ll see some of you in Brisbane—and if not, I’ll keep sharing updates right here.

Let me know in the comments if you attended any of this year's events. What was your biggest takeaway? And who would you love to hear speak at a future event?

Low Carb Down Under – It’s Started!

I’ve just got back from an amazing weekend in Melbourne, where the Low Carb Down Under series started on Saturday.

What an amazing day! I’ve listened to Jimmy Moore’s podcasts for a long time, but to meet him and watch him present is such a different experience. He was a great, inspirational speaker – and despite such a fantastic turnout, he made sure everyone who wanted to speak to him got the chance.

I’ve been following Jimmy Moore’s N=1 Nutritional Ketosis experiment on his blog with great interest, so to hear him talk about this – and take his readings in front of us on stage – was super interesting. It’s quite remarkable how much slimmer Jimmy looked yesterday, even just since the last photo he posted on his blog.

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David Gillespie is another great speaker – and the man responsible for leading a lot of people away from sugar; a journey which often leads to a Paleo diet and lifestyle.

I often find conferences like this can be one extreme or the other – either no science at all – or far too sciencey. The talks at Melbourne yesterday really did tick all the boxes.

We heard from Doctors and Scientists; Dr Rod Tayer, Dr Ken Sikaris (this man really needs a blog!), Steven Hamley, explaining why Paleo works (and conventional wisdom doesn’t). We heard from local Melbournites Crystal Fieldhouse, Ivy Thompson & Jo Fitton sharing how they “do” Paleo locally. Crossfit coach Dr George Iacono spoke about crossfit and fitness. Christine Cronau explained how our diets went wrong and spoke about how we should eat. Natalie Kringoudis, is a fertility expert who gave an amazing talk – we even heard from a chef, Mick Reade demonstrating how versatile a Paleo diet can be.

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I’m not going to talk too much about the talks until the seminar series is over – because I want YOU to go to one of the remaining dates and soak up the knowledge for yourself!

Even if you don’t live near the remaining venues, consider coming anyway – you will get so much value from the day.

Byron Bay – Wednesday 21st November

Sydney – Saturday 24th November

Brisbane – Saturday 1st December

Adelaide – Tuesday 27th November

I’ve had a lot of comments asking about Darwin and Perth not being part of the tour . If we can get enough people interested, we will make sure they’re included in the next round of Paleo events – just make sure you’ve joined your local Paleo Meetup group so we know you’re interested (there is now a meetup for every state)

I’m excited to be speaking at the Sydney date next week – and will be attending the remaining dates – I hope to see at one of the events.

If you haven’t booked your ticket, do it now before it’s too late!

Low Carb Down Under Seminar Series

The Low Carb Down Under seminar series is selling out fast – have you booked your ticket yet?

Jimmy Moore is going to be coming to Australia from the US to talk in Melbourne, Byron Bay, Sydney, Adelaide & Brisbane in just a few weeks time.

Jimmy will be joined by lots of other speakers from the Paleo and Low Carb communities, including David Gillespie (author of “Sweet Poison”), Dr Rod Tayler, Jamie Hayes, Vicki Poulter, Dr Ron Ehrlich, Christine Cronau (author of “The Fat Revolution”), Sarah Wilson, Costa Georgiadis, Dr Anastasia Boulais, Jamie Scott and many more! The speakers and line ups vary at each location, and full details can be found on the Low Carb Down Under site.

The dates of the Low Carb Down Under seminar series are:

  • Melbourne – Saturday 17th November
  • Byron Bay – Wednesday 21st November
  • Sydney – Saturday 24th November
  • Adelaide – Tuesday 27th November
  • Brisbane – Saturday 1st December

If you're interested in health, you won't want to miss this unique seminar series! If you've got friends who've expressed an interest in your diet, these seminars would be a great way of introducing them to a healthier lifestyle, so why not bring a friend? I hope to see you at one of the events! Have you booked your ticket yet?

What to Expect at a Low Carb Down Under Seminar

If you’ve never been to a nutrition seminar before, Low Carb Down Under is an ideal introduction. These events are informative, inspiring, and packed with the latest research and real-life strategies for better health. Whether you're fully committed to a Paleo or low carb lifestyle or simply curious about reducing sugar and processed foods, the seminars provide a welcoming space to learn from experts and connect with like-minded people.

Expect to hear talks on a range of topics, from the science behind ketosis and insulin resistance to the mental health benefits of reducing carbohydrate intake. You’ll also hear personal stories from people who have successfully used a low carb or Paleo diet to reverse chronic health issues like type 2 diabetes, obesity, and inflammation-related illnesses. The mix of scientific content and practical application makes the sessions engaging, even if you’re not medically trained.

Why Events Like These Are So Important

In a world dominated by conflicting dietary advice, events like Low Carb Down Under cut through the noise. The seminar series offers evidence-based insights from doctors, nutritionists, researchers, and advocates who have dedicated their careers to improving health through ancestral nutrition. Instead of one-size-fits-all dietary advice, you’ll get targeted, practical information backed by clinical experience and scientific literature.

Many of the speakers are at the forefront of the low carb and Paleo movements in Australia and internationally. You’ll have the chance to hear directly from pioneers like Jimmy Moore, who has authored numerous books and hosts one of the world’s top low carb podcasts, and Christine Cronau, whose work in the space has helped thousands of Australians reclaim their health.

Networking and Community Support

One of the most underrated aspects of attending an in-person seminar is the opportunity to meet people who are on the same journey as you. Whether you're new to low carb or you've been following Paleo for years, connecting with others who share your values can be incredibly motivating. You might find a local support group, a new favourite food brand, or even just reassurance that you’re not alone in prioritising health in a very processed world.

For many attendees, the sense of community is just as valuable as the talks themselves. There's nothing quite like sitting in a room of people who understand why you skip the breadbasket and ask for extra avocado. These events often lead to long-term friendships, collaborations, and supportive networks — especially in cities where Paleo or low carb options are limited.

Great for Health Professionals Too

If you’re a nutritionist, GP, health coach, or allied health practitioner, attending Low Carb Down Under can also count towards your professional development. The seminar provides current, research-backed knowledge that you can pass on to clients or patients. Plus, it’s a great way to stay up to date with emerging science and hear firsthand how other professionals are applying low carb principles in clinical settings.

With an increasing number of patients asking about ketogenic diets, intermittent fasting, and insulin resistance, this seminar equips you with the tools and confidence to provide sound guidance — and perhaps even reconsider your own approach to nutrition and metabolic health.

Practical Takeaways You Can Implement Straight Away

The best part of Low Carb Down Under is how actionable it is. You won’t just walk away with academic theory — you’ll also get real-world tips, product recommendations, and cooking ideas. Many of the speakers share meal plans, shopping lists, and simple changes that can make a big difference to your energy, weight, and overall wellbeing.

You’ll also discover brands, products, and services that support your lifestyle. From bone broth to clean protein powders and sugar-free snacks, the event often features local vendors and companies that align with the low carb ethos. It’s a great way to discover alternatives you might not find in mainstream supermarkets.

Bringing Friends and Family

Do you have a friend or family member who’s always asking questions about your Paleo lifestyle? Bringing them to one of these seminars could be the eye-opener they need. Hearing from respected doctors and authors often makes a bigger impact than hearing the same message from someone close to them. It might just be the catalyst for someone you love to make lasting changes in their own health.

The presentations are delivered in a clear, accessible format, so even someone with no nutrition background will walk away feeling empowered and informed. This makes it a perfect event for sceptics or the simply curious — especially with speakers like David Gillespie and Sarah Wilson, who are both fantastic at breaking down complex topics into relatable insights.

How to Prepare for the Event

To get the most from the day, come prepared. Bring a notebook or device for taking notes, wear comfortable clothing, and bring a refillable water bottle. If the event includes vendor stalls or catering, make sure to check in advance whether food is included or if you’ll need to bring your own.

You may also want to jot down questions ahead of time. Most seminars include a Q&A session with the speakers, and it’s a great opportunity to get personalised advice or clarification on something you’ve been wondering about. Don’t be shy — the speakers are passionate about helping people improve their health and welcome thoughtful questions.

Final Word

Whether you’re looking to dive deeper into low carb science, connect with like-minded people, or simply stay motivated on your health journey, the Low Carb Down Under seminar series is a fantastic event. With so many experts in one place and a welcoming community atmosphere, you’ll walk away informed, inspired, and ready to take your health to the next level.

With events across Australia and tickets selling quickly, now is the time to secure your spot. This could be the turning point that renews your commitment to a healthier lifestyle — or introduces someone you care about to the benefits of living low carb. Don’t miss out!