Total Wellbeing Diet

What is the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet?

The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is a scientifically proven weight loss program developed by Australia's national science agency, the CSIRO. Unlike fad diets or quick fixes, it's designed to help Australians lose weight safely, improve their health, and build habits that last. At its core, the program focuses on balanced nutrition through meal plans created by Accredited Practising Dietitians, real food and practical recipes, sustainable weight loss with average results of 5-7% body weight loss in the first 12 weeks, and powerful support tools including food and exercise tracking, weight tracker

How does the program work?

The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is built around scientifically designed meal plans created by Australian based Accredited Practising Dietitians. These plans are tailored to different lifestyles and health goals, including Simple, Women's Wellbeing, Protein Balance, Foodies, Fast Start, Indulgence, Gut Health, and Gluten Free options. The program includes powerful digital tools: a food and exercise tracker to help you stay accountable, a weight tracker to see your progress, and My Journey, an AI-powered to-do list that gives you personalised guidance and next steps.

Who is the diet suitable for, and can I follow it with dietary requirements?

The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is designed for adults who want to lose weight, improve their health, and build long-term healthy eating habits. The program is particularly helpful for people who want a structured, science-backed approach to weight loss, prefer practical everyday meals, and value digital tools to stay on track. We offer dedicated programs for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and joint pain. Meal plan options include gluten free, high protein, and gut health-focused plans. The program is suitable for breastfeeding mothers with an additional allowance, but

What's included in my membership?

When you join the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, you get personalised meal plans created by Accredited Practicing Dietitians, hundreds of family-friendly recipes you can swap and customise, weekly shopping lists, food and exercise tracker, weight tracker, My Journey interactive AI-powered to-do list, expert tips and resources, and dedicated programs for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and joint pain. You can also choose to kickstart your journey with Fast Start shakes, our optional meal replacement program.

How much does the program cost?

Membership to the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is designed to be affordable and great value for money. You'll get access to personalised meal plans, powerful digital tools, and expert resources for less than the cost of a daily coffee. We offer flexible membership options to suit your budget and goals, optional Fast Start meal replacement shakes, and a full refund of up to $199 if you complete and adhere to the online program. Members who receive a refund lose on average 28% more weight than other members, amounting to an extra 1.4 kg over the 12 weeks of the program.

Do I need to cook special meals?

No - the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is designed to fit into everyday Australian life, so you don't need to cook separate diet food. Our meal plans use simple, affordable ingredients from the supermarket and include recipes the whole family can enjoy. You'll find quick, fuss-free options for busy nights, budget-friendly meals using everyday ingredients, family-friendly recipes so you don't need to cook twice, flexible choices so you can swap meals, and a smart shopping list function that automatically creates your weekly grocery list.

How much weight can I expect to lose?

Weight loss results vary from person to person, but CSIRO research shows that members who follow the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet achieve clinically significant outcomes. On average, members lose 5.3% of their body weight overall. Among those who complete 12 weeks and use the weight loss tools, the average increases to 7.3% of body weight. Over the long term, 64% of members lose an average of 11.9% of their body weight in one year, showing that the program delivers lasting change.

Is exercise part of the program?

The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is first and foremost a food-based weight loss program - your results come mainly from following the scientifically designed meal plans. Exercise is encouraged as a way to support your weight loss and improve your overall health, but it's not essential to see results. Even if you're not exercising, you can still expect to lose weight. If you do want to include exercise, the program offers simple, optional exercise plans designed for different fitness levels, home-based workouts with little or no equipment, and a food and exercise tracker so you can log your activ