Escaping the Dieting Trap:

Dieting is easier

OK, OK, don't all shout at once! This isn't a blog advocating dieting! NEVER! But I chose a provocative title because let's face it, learning how to be in a different relationship with yourself and food isn't easy. And that's why I say, dieting is easier! It's easier because: You don't need to...

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Becoming a Peaceful Eater:

The why, how & what of food journalling

Last week I wrote about the obstacles or resistances that are typical around food journalling. If you missed it, read it here. This week, I want to tell you why it can be a useful tool, and a few suggestions on how to use one. I also have a couple of versions you can experiment with, for you to download. Why...

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Becoming a Peaceful Eater:

When I say ‘food journal’ – how do you feel?

If you've been on diets that require you to record every morsel you've consumed, or if you've used apps to track macros, you might feel repulsed by the idea of keeping a food journal. Some people who come to me for help, have worked with therapists who've asked them to keep an accurate record of...

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Becoming a Peaceful Eater:

When You ‘Know’ It’s Going to Be a ‘Bad’ Day

When You 'Know' It's Going to Be a 'Bad' Day

Do you sometimes wake up in the morning and just 'know' it's going to be a bad day? I was speaking with a client this morning, and that's exactly what she told me. What she meant was, she 'knows' she'll eat mindlessly, eat past her fullness and satisfaction cues, and eat 'too much' of the high-sugar-high-fat...

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Health Beyond Weight:

Do you care about your size?

Do you care what size you are? I mean, do you care about the number? I remember noticing that my mother would cut the labels out of her clothing - and it wasn't due to sensory overload. It was because she didn't want a constant reminder of the size she was wearing (a size she didn't like). I picked...

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