THE BLOG

Leaving a Diet Mindset Behind mindful eating mindset self-love Jul 09, 2018

As has probably become apparent if you have read any of my previous posts I have actively been moving away from a diet mindset to one focussed on moderation or intuitive eating.

Recently I...

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Lollipop Gate! (Appetite Supressing) mindful eating self-love May 23, 2018

I will try not to get too ranty in this post (if that’s even a word).

I was horrified when I saw last week Kim Kardashian promoting an appetite suppressing lollipop – as many...

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Practice Makes Perfect Progress!: eating normally for your goals confidence mindful eating self-love May 16, 2018

Like with any skill eating “normally” for your goals requires practice, particularly if you have a history of disordered eating.  We don’t try anything else and expect to get...

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Nailed it? - Eating on Vacation confidence mindful eating self-love Apr 18, 2018

So, we’ve just been away for a few days and my plan had been to write a post on the tactics I’d employed to survive a vacation eating wise. And while I wouldn’t say the few days...

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Slimming Clubs - Yay or Nay? confidence mindful eating mindset self-love Apr 02, 2018

So, Weight Watchers has been in the press recently due to the announcement that they are going to offer 6-week free memberships to teenagers aged 13-17 firstly in the US and Australia.  Ah,...

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Celebrate Your Supporters Mar 16, 2018

I think it was fairly hard to miss International Women’s Day last week.

This year the day seemed even more prominent than ever before and was all over social media in the lead up to and...

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Is it possible to accept myself but still want to change? confidence mindset self-love Feb 09, 2018

Something I’ve been pondering lately is whether I can say I am truly “embracing” my body if I still really would like to change it so it was timely when I came across an article...

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How a banana boat made me realise it's ok to say no! Jan 23, 2018

There has been a lot of material written about giving yourself permission to do things in life as a woman – about being yourself. 

This in turn can exert pressure to be this go...

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Reflections and Goals 2018 Jan 16, 2018

So, we’re a couple of weeks into 2018 and I’ve been a bit delayed in reflecting on last year and setting some goals for 2018. In part due to school holidays only finishing last...

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The Power of Words confidence self-love Dec 12, 2017
“You’ve got a voice like a boy.”

I was 5 when another girl at school said that to me.  The power of words is often underestimated. I can still remember how upset I felt even...

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