Eating For You

Want to change an eating habit? Before you decide what you need to stop, restrict or do differently, there’s something more useful you can do first: observe.In this episode, I introduce a simple 3-day mindful eating exercise to help you understand why, what, when and how you eat — without counting calories, judging your food choices or trying to get your eating “right”.You’ll discover:why understanding an eating habit needs to come before trying to change itwhy the same eating habit can have very different reasons behind ithow this simple exercise can reveal patterns that normally happen on autopilotwhy this is very different from keeping a traditional food diaryhow noticing what’s already working can be just as valuable as noticing what isn’tAnd if the thought of recording your eating brings back memories of counting calories, points or macros, stay with me. I explain why this approach is different — and why women I've worked with have often been surprised by what they discover.Want to try the 3-day exercise for yourself?Download my free 3-Day Mindful Eating Journal to guide you through it. Download the journal here

Want to eat healthier but feel overwhelmed by all the advice about what you should—and shouldn't—eat?With so much information about protein, carbohydrates, sugar, meal timing, fasting and supplements, it's easy to believe that healthier eating means changing everything.It doesn't.In this first episode of Series 9 of the Eating for You Podcast, I take inspiration from this year's Women's Health Week theme, One Step, and share one simple place to begin.It's a step that's at the very heart of the Eating for You approach—and it doesn't involve another diet, cutting out foods or following more food rules.In this episode, you'll discover why this one step can help you:cut through the overwhelm of conflicting nutrition advicebetter understand your own eatingdiscover what may actually need to change for youbegin creating healthier eating habits that fit your health and lifeAnd importantly, I give you one simple way to get started this week.You don't need to change everything. You just need somewhere to begin.🎧 If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure you subscribe to the Eating for You Podcast here or on your favourite podcast platform, so you don't miss any of the episodes coming up in Series 9.📚 And if you'd like the latest episode, along with my blogs, practical tips and free resources, delivered straight to you, subscribe to the free Nourishment Newsletter.It arrives in your inbox every Monday at 10 am Sydney time, giving you simple, evidence-based support to help you nourish your health—without another diet or more food rules.

Many women stop dieting long before they stop thinking like a dieter.The food rules may be gone, but the thoughts often remain:"I've been good today." "I'll start again tomorrow." "I shouldn't have eaten that."In this episode of the Eating for You Podcast, I explore why letting go of restrictions can feel uncomfortable and why lasting healthy eating isn't about finding better food rules—it's about learning to understand yourself.Instead of replacing one eating plan with another, you'll discover why reflection, curiosity and mindful eating create confidence that lasts far beyond any diet.In this episode you'll learn:Why giving up food rules can feel unsettlingHow decades of dieting continue to influence your thinkingThe difference between restriction and reflectionWhy confidence grows from understanding yourself—not controlling yourselfHow mindful eating becomes "the gift that keeps on giving"If you've ever wondered:"If I stop dieting, how will I know what to eat?"this episode is for you.If today's episode resonated with you, download my free guide, 5 Steps to a New Way of Eating. It's a gentle introduction to moving beyond food rules and creating healthy eating habits that work for you—not another diet to follow.👇 Download: 5 Steps Towards A New Way of Eating Ready for personalised support?Book your complimentary Mindful Eating Strategy Call to explore the eating patterns keeping you stuck and discover your next step towards lasting change.

Many women know what healthy eating looks like.The struggle isn't nutrition knowledge.It's getting stuck in the cycle of "I'll start tomorrow."This week I'm joined by my client, Nasreen, who shares her honest journey from years of gaining and losing the same 10 kilograms, emotional eating, and feeling trapped by all-or-nothing thinking, to developing a calmer, more confident relationship with food.Rather than following another restrictive eating plan, Nasreen discovered how mindful eating, understanding her personal drivers for eating, and making small personalised changes transformed not only her eating habits but also her sleep, digestion, energy and confidence.In this conversation we discuss:• Why restriction made her eat more, not less • The hidden cost of "I'll start tomorrow" thinking • How understanding your personal drivers for eating changes everything • Why healthy eating is about more than knowing nutrition • The surprising changes in her relationship with chocolate • How improving self-care reduced emotional eating • The health improvements she experienced, including better sleep, digestion and fewer hot flushes • Why mindful eating continues to evolve long after the program finishesIf you've ever wondered why you know what to eat but still struggle to do it, this episode will remind you that you're not lacking willpower—you may simply need a different approach.Free ResourcesWhy Am I Eating?5 Steps Towards a New Way of EatingFor personalised guidance book a free Mindful Eating Discovery Call

Changing your eating habits often sounds simple.Eat less chocolate.Stop snacking.Be more disciplined.But what if the real reason your eating habits haven't changed has nothing to do with knowing what to eat?In this episode of the Eating for You Podcast, I explore one of the biggest mistakes women make when trying to eat healthier—they focus on changing the food before understanding why they're eating.You'll discover why becoming curious about your eating habits is often more powerful than adding another rule, and why two women with the same eating habit may need completely different solutions.I also share a simple practice that my clients love!In this episode you'll learn:• Why healthy eating isn't just about food choices• How automatic eating habits develop• Why asking "Why am I eating right now?" can uncover important patterns• Common reasons women eat when they're not physically hungry• Why awareness is only the first step—and why changing habits often requires personalised supportIf you've ever wondered why you keep returning to the same eating habits despite knowing what you "should" be doing, this episode will help you look beyond food and begin understanding what's really driving your eating.Resources mentioned🌿 Download my FREE Emotional Eating Triggers Checklist🌿 Book your complimentary Mindful Eating Strategy CallBonus resource🎁 Why Am I Eating?