Cairns Accredited Practising Dietitian

The system that removes the guesswork from eating.

For people who are training consistently, eating reasonably well, and still not seeing results.

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30 minutes. Free. No obligation.

Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)

Dietitians Australia Member

Masters of Dietetics

18+ Years in Health and Fitness

You're putting in the effort.  The results aren't matching it.

You're training. You're trying. But the results don't match the effort.

You've probably had a meal plan before. It worked for a week, maybe two, and then life got in the way and the whole thing fell apart.

You know nutrition matters. You just don't have a system that actually fits into your life and keeps working when things get busy.

That's not a willpower problem. That's a structure problem.

Woman preparing a healthy smoothie in her kitchen

This is a system, not a plan.

Most meal plans tell you what to eat. They don't teach you how to eat.

I work differently. I use a structured, staged approach built from 18 years in health and fitness and a Masters of Dietetics. It gives you a clear, repeatable way to build and adjust your meals, without tracking every gram or following a rigid schedule that breaks the moment you travel, eat out, or have a big week at work.

By the end, you're not relying on me to tell you what to eat. You know how to make those decisions yourself.

You've probably already tried an app. Or a AI meal plan.

Generic tools give generic answers. They don't know your schedule, your food history, your metabolic health, or the reason the last three approaches didn't stick.

I can see what's actually going on and adjust in real time. I know the difference between a plan that looks good on paper and one that will actually work for you. That's not something you can prompt your way into.

This isn't information you can Google. It's a system I've built and refined through years of working with real people who tried everything else first.

Getting started is simple.

Book a free 30-minute call

No cost, no commitment. We'll talk about your goals, your situation, and what you've already tried. You'll leave the call knowing exactly which program is the right fit.

Get your personalised plan

I build your program around your lifestyle, your goals, and the AMP Method framework. Nothing generic. Nothing off the shelf.

Build your system

Work through the program with direct support from me. By the end, you know how to eat for your body and your life, and you're not relying on anyone to tell you what to do.

Call Riley - 0432 085 979

What people say.

Working with Riley completely changed the way I think about food. Instead of following another restrictive diet, I learnt how to build balanced meals that actually fit my lifestyle. Finally feel confident making healthy food choices on my own.

Sarah M.

I thought I already knew nutrition from training at the gym, but Riley showed me how to fuel my body properly. The guidance was practical, easy to follow and made a real difference.

James T.

Riley made nutrition simple and achievable. The weekly support, regular check-ins and personalised advice kept me accountable without feeling judged. I no longer feel overwhelmed by healthy eating and finally have a routine I can stick to long term. I couldn't recommend the experience more highly.

Emily R.

The dietitian who figured out the gym is the easy part.

I'm Riley Macela, an Accredited Practising Dietitian based in Cairns.

I spent 18 years working in gyms across Melbourne, bootcamps, hotel fitness programs, and with the Cairns Taipans before I completed my Masters of Dietetics.

And the thing I kept seeing, over and over, was people training as hard as they possibly could and still not getting results.

It was never the gym. It was always the kitchen.That realisation sent me back to study dietetics properly. Not because I wanted to work in a clinic, but because I wanted to fix the part that most fitness professionals skip: the nutrition system that actually makes the training work.

Macela Dietitian exists because of that gap.

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This works well for you if...

You're training but not getting the results you expect
You've tried meal plans before and they haven't stuck
You want to understand how to eat, not just follow a list
You're ready to commit to a 6-week structured program
You want to work with a registered dietitian, not a nutrition coach
You're managing a health condition and want proper clinical nutrition support

This probably isn't for you if...

You want a quick fix or a crash diet
You're a competitive bodybuilder looking for contest prep
You're not ready to make changes to what you're eating

There's more than one way to work with me.

Depending on where you're at, there's a program that fits. Here's a quick overview.

Personalised Nutrition Plan

A personalised meal plan built around your goals, your food and your routine. For motivated people who just need a clear roadmap. Optional monthly reviews.

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