Most healthy eating advice focuses on what you’re eating.
But before changing what you eat, it helps to understand what’s driving the decision to eat.
Over the past 30 years, I’ve found that our eating is influenced by many different motivations. Hunger is only one of them.
When we understand why we’re eating, we can choose a response that truly nourishes us.
If you’ve ever promised yourself, “I’ll start on Monday,” only to find yourself making the same promise the following week, you’re not alone.
Many women believe they struggle because they lack motivation or willpower. But often, the real barrier is all-or-nothing thinking.
This pattern convinces us that healthy eating has to be perfect. When life doesn’t go to plan—as it inevitably does—we feel like we’ve failed and decide to start over another day.
See how many of these statements sound familiar.
Continue reading 7 Signs You’re Stuck in All-or-Nothing Thinking
When we think about digestion, most of us think about bloating, reflux, constipation or an upset stomach.
But what if your digestion was telling you much more than whether a meal agreed with you?
In episode 176 of the Eating for You Podcast, I sat down with Chinese Medicine practitioner Tania Grasseschi to explore a refreshing perspective on digestion. Rather than viewing digestion as simply breaking down food, Chinese Medicine sees it as the foundation of our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
It is a perspective that aligns beautifully with mindful eating. Healthy digestion doesn’t begin when food reaches your stomach—it begins long before the first bite.
Protein is having a moment. From social media to the gym, we’re being encouraged to eat more protein, prioritise it at every meal and aim for specific daily targets.
But how much protein do you actually need?
The answer is personal. Your age, health, activity, eating pattern and goals all matter—and protein is only one part of a nourishing way of eating.
Before you start counting grams or adding protein supplements, ask yourself these 10 questions.
Continue reading How Much Protein Do I Need? 10 Questions to Ask First
“Why can’t I stop eating?”
It’s one of the most common questions women ask me.
Maybe it’s food cravings. Chocolate after dinner or biscuits with a cup of tea, chips while watching TV, or snacking when you’re not even hungry.
You tell yourself you’ll only have a little, but before you know it, you’ve eaten much more than you intended.
If this sounds familiar, the first thing I want you to know is this:
It isn’t about willpower.
There isn’t one reason why we struggle to stop eating. Understanding why you’re eating is often the first step towards creating lasting, healthier eating habits.
Here are seven common reasons you may keep craving food.
Continue reading Why Can’t I Stop Eating? 7 Reasons You Keep Craving Food
Whether you’ve exercised regularly for years or you’re looking to become more active for the first time in a long while, you may have noticed that your body responds differently in midlife.
What once felt manageable may now take longer to recover from, while pushing harder doesn’t always leave you feeling healthier.
This article was inspired by my recent conversation with Chinese medicine practitioner and Qigong teacher Tania Grasseschi on the Eating for You Podcast, where we explored why gentle movement may become even more important as we move through our 40s, perimenopause and beyond.
You’re not imagining it.
As women move through their 40s, perimenopause and beyond, our bodies naturally change.
And we have to be mindful that as our bodies change, the way we eat and move needs to adjust.
Continue reading Why Does Exercise Feel Different for Women After 40?