Why You Feel Like Two Different People Around Food: How Parts Therapy Can Transform Your Relationship with Food
Have you ever felt like two completely different people around food? One part of you genuinely wants to lose weight, eat well and take care of your health, while another part reaches for comfort, convenience or says, "I'll start again on Monday." If this sounds familiar, you're not lacking willpower. One of the therapeutic approaches I use in Weight Loss Mindset Therapy is Parts Therapy, which helps us understand the different parts of ourselves that influence our behaviours, emotions and relationship with food. In this article, I'll introduce you to the concept of Parts Therapy, explain why self-sabotage happens, and show you how bringing your different parts into alignment can make lasting weight loss feel less like a battle and more like a natural way of living.
Back to Basics: The Nutrition Principles That Have Stood the Test of Time
With so much nutrition advice online, it's easy to believe the answer lies in the latest diet or wellness trend. But after more than 20 years as a nutritionist, I've found that lasting results are usually built on simple, consistent habits. In this article, I share the nutrition foundations I come back to time and time agaiN, from eating enough protein and fibre to filling your plate with colourful vegetables and staying hydrated. If you're tired of starting over, these timeless principles are the perfect place to begin.
The Return of “Skinny at all Costs”
The pressure to shrink our bodies is creeping back into the wellness conversation. But thin doesn’t always mean healthy. In this article, Cassandra explores the resurgence of the “skinny at all costs” mindset and why true health is about strength, nourishment, resilience, and our relationship with food.