Nourish Consciously

Are you overeating unconsciously, are you stuck in the restrict-binge cycle or are you emotionally eating? Any one of these can be the cause for your long but not so successful weight loss struggle. It is time to dig deep and stop focusing on what we eat, but rather understand the emotional and psychological components of eating. It is time to heal the root cause, not the surface level problems.

Ever wondered why it easy to lose weight, but so much harder to actually maintain it over a long period of time? Here, THE weight loss coach, Jordan Syatt, and I discuss the ins and outs of weight loss coaching. Why it is important to focus on your relationship with food first, why a calorie deficit the foundation of weight loss is, and why there is so much more to weight loss than a calorie deficit!

When I was 16 I started having body dysmorphia - believing I was not good enough and wishing I had a different body. This has been the start of my own body image and disordered eating struggles. I went to university and it got worse. I had to learn and experience a lot! I had to go through the darkness to see the light. It is only within the last year, that I was able to completely surrender and finally accept my body for what it is.

Do you ever compare yourself to influencers online and want to eat, train, and look like them? In this episode, Sophie Medlin, expert dietitian, and I discuss the health implications of Instagram diets, fitness routines, and false body images. We go into the depth of what can happen when you do go all in and get "abs", and bring light to the need for stricter regulations on social media.

Are you sipping on kombucha, eating kefir, and taking probiotic supplements to best support your gut health? I totally get you. The recent findings on probiotics are huge! And as health fanatics or seeking to be a little more healthy, we want to do all of the things that can help us live a happy and long life. However, many probiotic health claims are unsolicited. Let's find out the truth about probiotics!

Here's a little FAQ on carbs, their importance, and their role in weight loss. In a carb-phobic society, we need to bring clarity to the scientific evidence around carbohydrates and reassure each other that pasta can and should be enjoyed! 

Whether you are unsure which carbohydrates to consume, how much of them, and when - you will find the answer here! For more information and your free fruit portion size guide, visit my website. You can find the link below.☟

"Why am I not losing weight? Why is my weight fluctuating? Every time I eat a little bit more, I gain 2kg overnight!" These are common concerns I hear every day. There are many different reasons as to why we are gaining and losing "weight", but not fat, fast. Let's bust the myths and get some clarity around weight loss and weight fluctuations now. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe since it really helps boost the podcast!

Ever tried to implement a new habit but weren't able to sustain it long-term? Healthy habits, health, and happiness go hand in hand!

However, building new healthy habits can be tricky at first. Don't worry, I've got you! In this episode, I am giving you 4 easy steps so that you can make habits stick for good. They are inspired by the book Atomic Habits.

Head on over to the episode's website for your free habit tracker.

Get to know the scientifically approved strategies that lead to healthy and fast weight loss. There is no better time than now, after the Covid-19 lockdown, to outline 3 strategies that actually lead to help you lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way and that you can start implementing today. Make sure to check out the show notes for all included links and your free guide on snacks!

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In this episode, Verena Stefanie Grotto and I talk about why she competed in a Bikini Competition, how it impacted her health and relationship with food, how the media shapes our norms around body image, and how to be true to yourself when it comes to fitness and health!

This episode is for you if you are looking to change or improve your body in any way! Change can be empowering and transformational, but it is time to prioritize health.