Overeating vs Binge Eating: Understanding the Difference
Overeating vs binge eating – what’s the difference? You might have heard these terms used interchangeably. Binge eating and overeating are actually two distinct things, and it’s important to understand the nuances of each. When you begin to look at your relationship with food, you might ask yourself, “Am I binge
Social Media Effects on Body Image: Is Your Favourite App Bringing You Down?
Social media is everywhere. Apps full of content invite you to scroll for hours and hours. While it’s useful to keep in touch with loved ones, and fun to browse aimlessly, what are social media effects on body image? No matter how much time you spend on social media, one thing
Practising Being Present With Conscious Eating and 5 Other Mindful Moments
You may not connect your yoga, meditation, or other mindfulness practices with eating, but mealtime can be a profoundly meditative moment! Food is often left out of the conversation when it comes to mindfulness, but learning how to practise mindfulness is one of the many ways we can be mindful throughout
How to Stop Yo-Yo Dieting Once and for All
It seems that with every new year, a new fad diet pops up. Paleo, Keto, Atkins, South Beach, intermittent fasting, juice cleanses… you’ve tried them all. They all work, right? At first. Then, things change. Then you give in to your cravings and your diet is over. All the weight that you
How to Listen to Your Body Again
When we’re born, we instinctively know how to listen to our bodies. As babies, we cried when we were hungry, and we didn’t follow a set schedule or routine. We stopped eating when we felt full, and there was no pressure to eat everything on our plate. By the time we’re
Is Your Intuitive Eating App Helping or Hurting?
Anyone who has been a part of diet culture is no stranger to food tracking in some form. Counting calories, setting food goals, and giving yourself exercise goals to “work off” what you’ve eaten are a core part of these apps. Once you start your journey towards healing your relationship with
19 Binge Eating Books You Must Read This Year
Disordered eating is a widespread issue that affects over 9% of people worldwide - and while I certainly don’t expect all of them to come to me for binge eating help, I want to be of assistance to them. That’s why I’ve put together a list of the 19 best
What To Do After a Binge Day: A Compassionate Way To Get Back on Track
So you had a binge. The first thing I want you to know is that it’s okay. We are all human, and recovery is not a linear process. But you might be wondering what to do after a binge day so that you don’t get off track - and that’s
How To Practise Mindful Eating, Meditation and Breathwork
I’m sure you already know a bit about the benefits of meditation and mindfulness - that’s why you’re here! But it’s one thing to know something is good for you, and another to put it into practice. So I’m here to help you learn how to practise mindful eating and
What Is Set Point Weight & Does It Matter?
Have you ever stared at the scale in frustration, watching the numbers creep back up after working hard at a new diet or exercise programme? If so, you aren’t alone. And set point weight is what might be the culprit. That’s right - it’s not lack of discipline. There is nothing
