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 is about:

• Balanced nutrition through meal plans created by our Australian based Accredited Practising Dietitians
• Real food and practical recipes that fit easily into the Australian lifestyle
• Sustainable weight loss, with research showing average results of 5–7% body weight loss in the first 12 weeks and lasting improvements over time
• Powerful support tools, including food and exercise tracking, a weight tracker, and My Journey — your AI-powered personal to-do list

The focus is on making healthy eating realistic, affordable, and enjoyable — so you can achieve long-term results without sacrificing everyday life.

The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is built around scientifically designed meal plans created by our team of Australian based Accredited Practising Dietitians. These plans are tailored to different lifestyles and health goals, so you can find an approach that feels realistic and enjoyable for you.

Meal plan options include:

But the program is more than just meal plans. To support your journey every step of the way, you’ll also have access to powerful digital tools, including:

• A food and exercise tracker to help you stay accountable each day
• A weight tracker so you can see your progress and celebrate your wins
• My Journey, an AI-powered to-do list that gives you personalised guidance and next steps

Together, these plans and tools make healthy eating simple, achievable, and effective — helping you lose weight and build habits that last.

The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is designed for adults who want to lose weight, improve their health, and build long-term healthy eating habits. Developed by the CSIRO, Australia's national science agency and one of the world's largest research organizations, the program is tailored to the Australian lifestyle — with meal plans based on familiar foods, seasonal produce, and recipes that fit easily into everyday routines.

The program may be particularly helpful for people who:

• Want a structured, science-backed approach to weight loss with options for more flexible meal planning
• Prefer practical, everyday meals that the whole family can enjoy
• Value digital tools to help them stay on track with food, exercise, and weight goals
• Have specific health concerns, with dedicated programs available for:
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Joint pain

We also offer meal plan options to suit a range of dietary requirements, including:

• Gluten free
• High protein
• Gut health–focused

✅ If you are breastfeeding, we provide an additional breastfeeding allowance with every meal plan to ensure enough food for both you and your baby. This adjustment makes it easier for new mums to lose weight safely without compromising their energy levels or milk supply.

⚠️ The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is not suitable for people under 18 or for women who are pregnant. If you are managing a medical condition not covered by our specialised plans, we recommend speaking to your GP or healthcare professional before starting.

When you join the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, you get more than just a meal plan — you get everything you need to make weight loss easier, healthier, and more enjoyable:

• Lose weight with confidence using personalised meal plans created by Accredited Practicing Dietitians
• Enjoy delicious variety with hundreds of family-friendly recipes you can swap and customise
• Shop smarter with weekly shopping lists tailored to your plan
• Stay motivated every day with our food and exercise tracker
• See your success in real time using the weight tracker to celebrate milestones
• Stay organised and on track with My Journey, your interactive AI-powered to-do list
• Build lasting habits with expert tips, resources, and ongoing guidance
• Get extra support for your health with 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 that helps you begin with strong, early results.

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 also offer:

• Flexible membership options to suit your budget and goals
• Optional Fast Start meal replacement shakes to help kick off your journey with faster results
• A full refund - to motivate you even further to give everything you've got on the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, we offer you a refund^ of up to $199 if you complete and adhere to the online program.

Our research shows that the members who receive a refund lose the most weight and report greater satisfaction and increased feelings of success. Refunded members lose on average 28% more weight than other members⁺ That amounts to an extra 1.4 kg over the 12 weeks of the program⁺!

For the latest pricing and offers, simply check our registration page.

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 to suit your tastes and schedule
• A smart shopping list function that automatically creates your weekly grocery list based on your meal plan

This makes it easy to follow the program without extra cost, complicated shopping, or spending hours in the kitchen.

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

These results highlight that the more engaged you are with the program, the greater your success is likely to be.

The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is not just about quick wins — it’s about helping you lose weight safely, keep it off, and improve your overall health.

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 with the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet.

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
• A food and exercise tracker so you can log your activity when you choose

This flexible approach means you can focus on diet first and introduce exercise at your own pace.

The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is designed to keep you supported and motivated at every stage of your journey. You won’t be doing it alone — we provide tools, resources, and real people to help you succeed.

With your membership, you’ll have access to:

• A motivating Facebook community where members share tips, recipes, and encouragement
• Group coaching webinars led by experts to keep you motivated and on track
• One-on-one health coaching sessions (available at an additional cost) for more personalised guidance
• My Journey, your AI-powered interactive to-do list that gives you personalised next steps
• A food and exercise tracker to help you stay accountable each day
• weight tracker so you can see your progress and celebrate milestones
• Practical tips and resources from CSIRO dietitians to guide you through challenges
• Smart shopping lists to make healthy eating easier and less stressful

This blend of community, expert coaching, and easy-to-use tools makes it simpler to stay motivated, stay accountable, and achieve your weight loss goals.

No — the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is a natural, food-based weight loss program with no medical side effects. Because it’s built on balanced nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits, it’s safe, sustainable, and designed for long-term wellbeing.

Unlike other weight loss approaches, our program focuses on:

• Real food and practical meal plans created by CSIRO dietitians
• Healthy, lasting weight loss without compromising your health
• Better overall wellbeing, including improvements to energy, fitness, and confidence

If you’re considering other weight loss treatments, the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet can be a great companion or alternative. We recommend speaking with your GP to decide what’s right for your personal health needs.