When we are very young, we tune into our bodies and instinctively eat the amount we need. However, by the age of four, we learn to override this tendency, ignoring the internal messages that prompt us to stop eating. From then on, if we have a larger portion in front of us, we eat more. Cutting back on your portion…
We’ve looked at a number of steps you can take to help bring your body into balance from increasing your fruit and vegetable intake, to including protein with each meal and snack and having the right type of carbs and fats. But perhaps pulling it all together at mealtimes isn’t yet happening. Is it challenging to prepare healthy meals? Are…
When it comes to losing weight, what you eat is obviously important! But it’s not just about what you eat. Exercise has a host of benefits that help you lose weight, not just the obvious ones like calorie burning and appetite regulation. Relaxing and de-stressing can also make an enormous difference to your body’s willingness to let go of excess…
Why do You Crave Carbs When You Diet or Your Mood Is Low? Contents Sarah’s story Why do you crave carbs when you diet or your mood is low What to do if you crave sweet foods because your mood is low Tailor to the imbalances in YOUR body Your next step Key things you have learned in this article…
Imagine being able to easily make healthy food choices! How would it feel if you were no longer compelled to say yes to the chips, to the second helping of pasta? Imagine if you just didn’t feel as hungry. In this article, we look at how your choice of carbs can either help you bring your body into balance and…
‘Grab something sweet!’. . . ‘Eat now!’ These are not helpful messages to be swarming around your body. If you give in to them, please don’t feel bad. It’s not your fault. These messages are part of your biology: part of your body’s survival mechanism. It can feel imperative that we eat when these messengers tell us to. Similarly, you…
Fruit And Vegetables Are Your Friends! Contents Emma’s story Fruit and vegetables can make it easier to lose weight Tailor to the imbalances in YOUR body Fruit and vegetables that support or hinder your thyroid, which controls your metabolism Your next step What might stop you from increasing your fruit and vegetables? Key things you have learned in this article…