Here are many examples (in bullet points) that show signs of a distorted or unhealthy relationship with food: ?? Mindset & Emotional Distress Around Food ?? Restriction & Control Issues ? Binge–Restrict Cycles ?? Obsession & Preoccupation ? Fear & Avoidance ? Body Image & Self-Worth Tied to Food ? Secretive or Compulsive Behaviors ? Ignoring Your Body’s Signals
Body positivity was never meant to be about tearing others down. Its roots are in liberation and inclusivity, not comparison. It started as a movement to challenge the idea that only certain bodies deserve respect, visibility, or care — especially for people in larger bodies, disabled bodies, and bodies of color that were often erased or stigmatized. Somewhere […]
Healing from binge eating disorder (BED) and actively pursuing weight loss at the same time usually backfires — and here’s why: 1. Weight loss goals often fuel restriction BED is rooted in a cycle of deprivation ? loss of control ? binge. If your mind is focused on eating less, cutting calories, or shrinking your body, you’re essentially reinforcing the […]
That “I’ll start again Monday” mindset is super common, and it can actually make things worse over time. Here’s why: ? The “Start Again Monday” Cycle ?? Why It’s Harmful ? Healthier Alternative
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and binge eating can be connected in several ways, although it’s important to note that not everyone with ADHD will experience binge eating, and vice versa. The relationship between these two conditions is complex and can vary from person to person. Here are some of the potential connections: It’s essential […]
Most people believe that they need to control their food intake. What they fail to recognise is that they have been controlling their food intake for several years if not decades and still they end up emotionally eating, overeating or bingeing. How come? It’s because you don’t need control around food, you need peace. Being […]
We often try to control because we are afraid of exposing a part of us that we haven’t accepted yet. The root cause of controlling is fear and when you try to control, it’s often because you are not accepting certain parts of you.And why don’t we accept those parts of us?Well, at some point […]
New opportunity!!!! The biggest mistake in trying to end emotional eating I see women make is simple: They spend time trying to end emotional eating by going on a diet instead of learning how to feel good about themselves so they are motivated in a good way to lose weight and emotional eating for good. When you are […]
Last week I did a 47min long instagram live on the various topics: Emotional eating, definition and habits leading to emotional eating Personal roadblocks that has led me to overeating and how I overcame this Body image Setting goals for success What is balanced lifestyle Keeping emotions stuck in the body and how we can […]
As we set ourselves up for the new year, perhaps you’re cleaning up…or cleaning out. Have you thought about cleaning your emotional pantry? This week Jenn is joined by Ana Vucetic, psychologist and health coach. Together they discuss the impact of external factors on our view of ourselves plus how and why we use food to […]