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The Surprising Way to Find Your Happy Weight
Most people think that controlling their food intake will help them control their weight. It’s the reason you’ve been on several diets and healthy eating plans, right? It’s counter-intuitive, I know, but for the vast majority of people the more we control our food intake, the more out of control they feel.
Beware: this hack won't stop your sugar cravings
Looking for ways to stop your sugar cravings? The salt hack probably isn’t the answer. Read this post to find 5 ways to reduce sugar cravings - that actually work.
You've Just Had a Binge - Now What?
You’ve just had a binge - now what? You might be feeling frustrated, annoyed, angry at yourself for being here again. Perhaps a little bit ashamed that yet again you weren't able to control yourself around food. If that’s you, then here are 3 practical ways you can get back on track…
3 Powerful Mindset Shifts to Help You Stop Overeating
How often do you feel like you can't stop eating once you start? I remember this so clearly. I felt like if I cracked the seal, I wouldn’t be able to stop. So I found myself either restricting, or feeling wildly out of control – full of guilt and shame. If this resonates with you too, then you might find these 3 powerful mindset shifts helpful.
How to Stop binge eating with just 2 simple steps
So you feel like you’re binge eating? That once you start, you just can’t stop? Many people feel overwhelmed by their eating habits, but there are simple strategies you can use to to take charge. These 2 tips that can make all the difference…
How to Trust Yourself Around Food Again
Have you ever thought: I can’t trust myself around ice cream, chocolates, or cookies? Or worse - feeling like you can't keep these foods in the house because they might trigger a binge. I know this might seem counterintuitive, but here's the thing: The reason you can’t trust yourself around these foods is because you’re currently not allowing yourself to have them…
The Secret to Success: Rewire Your Brain to Stop Binges and Overeating
The secret to stop bingeing and overeating? The Binge Breakthrough Formula. The exact formula that helped Helen stop using food as an escape; it helped Emma feel happier with her “mum curves”, and it helped Bethan say “no” to food when she didn’t want it. All three have transformed their eating habits, stopped their binges and overeating, without ever having to hide the binge foods.
From Restriction to Nourishment: Improve Your Relationship with Food
Having a healthy relationship with food is vital for our overall health and wellbeing. If you've been struggling with restrictive eating patterns or chaotic behaviours around food, then these tips will take you from restriction to nourishment.
18 Empowering Affirmations for Positive Body Image and Food Freedom
Have you ever wondered about the power of affirmations? These simple yet impactful statements have the ability to transform your mindset, boost your confidence, and manifest positive change in your life.
Bounce Back After a Binge: 5 Practical Tips to Help
It can be so distressing when you've had a binge and you're feeling all kinds of emotions. In this blog post, I want to share five practical tips that will help you regain control and take care of yourself after a binge. Remember, you're never alone on this journey, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.
Conquer Fear Foods: 5 Practical Tips to overcome Anxiety and Enjoy Food Again
Are you ready to break free from the grip of fear foods and regain a healthy relationship with eating? In this blog post, we'll explore some practical steps that will help you challenge your fear foods and embrace a healthier and more balanced approach to food.
Weight Gain in Recovery - 8 Tips to Help You Cope
Weight gain in recovery feels like the worst thing. I’ve been through the process of gaining weight myself after an eating disorder, so I feel you. It can feel hard, frustrating and disheartening. Worse - you might even feel like dieting or restricting once again.
How to eat chocolate without guilt (at Easter and all year round)
It’s Easter! There’s going to be some chocolate around! And for some people this can feel really stressful and guilt inducing. In this blog post I’m giving you 5 tips to help you eat without guilt this Easter (and all year around).
The problem with "What I Eat in a Day" videos
Imagine you’re scrolling on social media and you come across a “What I Eat in a Day” video, how do you feel when you watch them? In this blog I’m sharing 5 problems I see with “ What I Eat in a Day” videos as a registered psychologist.
Tips for Healthy Eating : The Food Freedom Edition
So you’ve given up dieting, you’re no longer following a rigid healthy eating plan, but you still want some guidelines as to how to eat healthily. In this blog post I’m sharing my seven flexible tips for healthy eating – the food freedom edition.
Do You Feel Like You're Overeating? Here's 6 Tips To Help
For years, I felt like I was over-eating. I found it hard to control myself around food – especially at buffets or parties where food was in abundance. These 6 tips have been instrumental in helping me stop overeating.
(Guest Post on Brainz)
21 Positive Body Image and Food Freedom Affirmations
Words are powerful. I use affirmations in my own life and also with clients to help them in their journey towards healing their relationship with food and body image.
Stop this ONE thing to avoid late night binges
Are you a late night binger? Maybe you eat really well all day, but when evening comes 💥 BAM 💥 you’re suddenly feeling wild and out of control around food? Read on to find out the ONE thing you need to stop doing to avoid these night-time binges.
The Food Freedom Psychologist ‒ Exclusive Interview With Dr. Lara Zibarras
Dr Lara Zibarras was interviewed by Brainz Magazine. Read the full article here as she describes her work as the food freedom psychologist, her background, how she came to be doing what she’s doing, and tips for anyone wanting to take steps towards food freedom…
(Guest post on Brainz Magazine)
As A Food Freedom Psychologist, This Is How I Tell My Clients To Relax And Enjoy Festive Food
For years, the holiday season used to fill me with dread. With mountains of food everywhere, I worried about what it would do to my waistline. I was convinced my fitness would suffer and stressed about how I couldn’t stop myself from gorging on chocolate. Here are four tips to relax and enjoy food this holiday season…