In this episode, we dive into why reflection is such a powerful tool for your eating habits, health and well-being.  I cover: The 5 steps involved in changing eating habits for good 4 Key reasons why mindful reflection works Reflection isn’t just about pausing to think; it is about creating space to understand ourselves better and make nourishing choices. Learn more about how the practice of reflection can help you in our free on-demand workshop: “2024 Goals, 2025 Success:...

It is my pleasure to welcome back Sharon Hoffman, The Women’s Health Dietitian, to discuss endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition where cells similar to those that line the uterus grow in other areas of your body, especially around your ovaries and uterus.  This condition affects about one in six women of reproductive age and can be extremely painful at certain times during the menstrual cycle. Sharon explains the dietary management of endometriosis and treatments for this condition,...

If you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), “it is not your fault.” This is one of the most common things dietitian Sharon Hoffman tells her clients. I welcome women’s health expert Sharon to this episode to explain PCOS, dispel the myths, and provide evidence-based nutrition and health advice. PCOS is the most common hormone disorder for women of reproductive age and affects around 1 in 10 women. As you will hear, Sharon takes a friendly yet professional approach to her work and loves...

Did you know that 50% of us experience poor gut health every year? I’m so grateful to be joined by accredited practising dietitian and gut health expert Nicole Dynan. Nicole is the founder and director of The Gut Health Dietitian. In this episode, we tackle common misconceptions about gut health and discuss simple guidelines to improve gut health without complicated meal plans or restricting too many foods. I appreciate the way that Nicole simplifies gut health, and I am sure you will...

I can still recall my symptoms of perimenopause, and most women can! At times my mind and body were hijacked! The good news is, we can smooth the rough waters of perimenopause mindfully. In this episode: I explain the symptoms and what causes them. I also touch on the key tweaks to our food choices that will make a big difference to perimenopause symptoms and long term health. Ready to take charge of your eating and health, then join us for the Rebalance and Nourish Challenge. It’s free...

Struggling to stay or get fit during menopause? Then this episode is for you, as our resident fitness expert, Angela Mills, guides us through the life transition that we call menopause! Our choice of movement during this time of life is not just important to stay fit; the right combination of exercise will help with: Stress reduction and relaxation. Hormonal imbalances. Maintenance of lean muscle for metabolism, bone strength, and balance. Reduction or reversal of insulin...

Do you know that you don’t just have to live with urinary incontinence? And it is not something that just happens as you age. Young women develop urinary incontinence too. In fact, one in three women who have had children will develop the condition. I am grateful to be joined by an expert in women’s pelvic health to demystify urinary incontinence. Samantha King is a physiotherapist with 10 years experience specialising in this field. Tune in to understand the cause and symptoms of the...

Have you ever said, “I don’t have time to invest in my health right now.” If it is "yes,” then you are definitely not alone. In this episode, I cover some of the common sources of overwhelm that I help women overcome.  In fact, I have an evolving event in my own life right now that is at times challenging my mindfulness. The first thing is to check that you haven’t developed a habit of saying, “I don’t have enough time...” Perhaps you have been trying to change too many things to improve...

We have turned 100! Celebrate with us and all of our clients who have adopted the mindful eating approach and freed themselves from dieting. In this episode I share seven of the common outcomes or expectations of eating mindfully. By transitioning from dieting to mindful eating: Become more discerning over what you eat Tune into and listen to hunger and satiety Let go of food guilt Stop non-hunger eating habits Stay motivated Free yourself from worrying about food ...

Would you love to feel confident to sustain healthier eating? Then it is time to find your voice to make choices that build your confidence and renew your relationship with food. Our topic today was inspired by the 2024 Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week theme of “Your Voice, Your Choice.” In this episode, I introduce seven ways that you can find your voice to sustain healthier choices. These include your beliefs, the concept of natural healthy weight and being able to say no to food when...

Would you love to change your eating habits long-term? But maybe you believe that it is not possible. In this episode, I dispel three myths about eating habits: You need more willpower. You have to focus on food. Eating habits cannot be changed. Most days I am talking with my clients about eating habits and they are relieved that they don’t need more willpower, that they don’t have to give up their favourite foods, and that eating habits can be changed with patience and...

In this episode, I answer this question by reviewing the Paleo Diet. I also provide a checklist for you to use, so you can assess the likelihood of you being able to stick to a certain way of eating. Understanding what the approach is, whether it provides essential nutrients from food and whether it is backed by scientific research are all important factors. Following strict rules and guidelines doesn’t work for most people, so that’s why I have created a new online workshop, Renew Your...

Why is your body composition more important than weight? I am here with Angela Mills, our resident fitness expert, to answer this. We cover: Body composition’s role in health and how to assess it. The importance of lean muscle. What to look out for as you age and how to prevent muscle loss. For more information on Angela’s online pilates membership, visit: https://online.fitandfabulous.com.au/FitandFabulous2022 And if you’d love to get your eating habits on track for good,...

In this episode, I explain mindful nutrition as the symbiotic relationship between the practice of mindful eating and nutrition. Simply put, mindful eating helps us to eat healthier, and nutrition helps us to eat more mindfully. To explain this relationship, I explore how mindful eating and nutrition work together to: Improve your health,  Support you to eat in tune with your own hunger cycles, and  Help you overcome emotional eating habits. As vegetables are the unsung...

Do you really understand what mindful eating is? So many people that I talk with don’t!  Even my clients take a little while to embrace mindful eating fully. While the experience of eating—noticing the colours, aromas, textures, and flavours of foods—is part of mindful eating, it is not what it really is about. The magic happens by being mindful before, during, and after eating. Some might call it magic, and others call it a transformation in their relationship with food. That’s why I am...

Do you believe that healthy eating can be sustained over the long term? Your answer is directly related to your eating mindset. If you have a dieting mindset, you will say, “this is too good to be true!” But mindsets can be changed, so please tune into this episode as I explore five aspects of mindset that support lifelong changes to your eating habits without a diet or scales. The five aspects of mindset required to sustain healthier eating are openness to change, self-awareness,...

Is it time to refocus on healthy eating? And not just for this season, but for the long term. In this episode, I explore three questions with you: What are you seeking for your eating and health? Are you focusing on the right thing to achieve your goal? What's the first small step you're going to take? I share snippets from client stories to help you answer these questions. And for additional guidance and support, learn more about our Avoid Winter Weight Gain Short Course...

Do you have 5 minutes in your day to improve your eating habits and health? Yes, you can start a daily mindfulness practice with just 5 minutes! And as your mind fitness improves, you can lengthen the practice. Our mind directs our thoughts, speech and actions.  We have the choice of whether these are helpful or harmful to others and ourselves. Mindfulness is something that benefits everyone. You do not have to practice a particular religion to practice mindfulness. It is something that...

Rather than picking a weight from the healthy weight charts or a weight that you’d like to be. How about trusting your body to find its natural, healthy weight? Is this scary or freeing for you? I am excited to share with you something unique to the Eating for You approach, and that is a natural, healthy weight. In this episode, I cover: Why you don’t try to fit your size 9 foot in a size 7 shoe. What really is behind weight fluctuations. What natural, healthy weight is. Not...

Have you experienced the winter blues? Perhaps it was Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D). I didn’t know about S.A.D. until I experienced a few winters living on the south island of New Zealand. In this episode, which also coincides with World WellBeing Week, I share tips to reduce winter blues and the symptoms of S.A.D. My suggestions include activities for the mind and body. Free Blue Zone Information: Email me - https://eatingforyou.com.au/contact/  Free Mindful Eating Discover...

If you are worried about overeating comfort foods, this winter—please don’t be! It is possible to enjoy comfort foods mindfully during winter, and still stick to your health goals. In this episode, I share my key principles to eating mindfully during winter, and explain how comfort eating is different from comfort foods. I also share my favourite winter comfort foods. If you are concerned about winter weight gain, then register for our Avoid Winter Weight Gain workshop here:...

I’m happy to answer a popular question in this episode: Is winter weight gain a real thing? It is real for not just you but millions of other people too! I also explore some of the concerns that come with unwanted winter weight gain. But most importantly, I focus on why it happens and provide some tips to eat more mindfully during the winter months to stop winter weight worries. Rather than start looking for a new diet after winter, check out our Avoid Winter Weight Gain Worksup. Up...

When I first spoke with Bev about mindful eating, she thought, “Now that I am 84, I should be able to eat whatever I want.” She also wondered if it was really possible for her to change her desire for sweet foods and snacking habits for good. I am grateful to Bev for joining me in this episode to share her journey with food, which was quite healthy until she was in her 50s. A sudden illness triggered an overeating habit that she then spent the next 30 odd years trying to stop. Bev...

Do you have winter food worries? Perhaps it is the season when you often lose motivation to keep up with your health goals. In this episode,  I share how to stay well nourished and healthy during the cooler months. I explore living in the flow of winter by: - Understanding the nature of winter - Eating mindfully - Choosing wholesome, satisfying foods - Drinking warm, nourishing drinks - Taking care with remedies. You may obtain my winter recipes here:...