alexbtc

You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, maybe even followed intuitive eating dieticians and counsellors online. You’ve done your best to give yourself permission around food…but somehow, you still feel stuck. You’re still thinking about food all the time. You still feel guilt after eating certain things. So you’re left wondering, “why isn’t this […]

Have you ever found yourself reaching for food when you’re not physically hungry, maybe after a stressful day, or when you’re feeling lonely? Emotional eating is something almost everyone does from time to time. Food can bring comfort, connection, and even nostalgia, and that’s completely human. But what happens when you feel like you can’t

If you’ve ever found yourself caught in the exhausting cycle of starting yet another diet, hoping this time will be different, only to feel like you’ve “failed” when the weight crept back on (or when you couldn’t stick to the plan), you’re not alone. So many people I speak to share the same story: diets

If you’ve ever felt like you’re addicted to food, you’re not alone. Many people experience overwhelming cravings, feeling a lack of control around certain foods, or guilt after eating. These feelings can be distressing and confusing for many. Whilst the research is still out on ‘food addiction’, your emotions are around food are very real,

If you’ve ever felt like food is something you can’t control, you’re not alone. Many women describe food as a constant battle; one they feel they should be “strong enough” to win. Maybe you’ve blamed yourself for not having enough willpower or even wondered if you have a kind of food addiction.   Struggling with

Do you think that some foods are “good” and others “bad”? Maybe you feel proud after eating a salad but guilty after a slice of cake, or often say phrases like “I’m trying to be good” or “I’ve been really bad this weekend.” The truth is that whilst foods have different nutritional content, labelling food

If you’ve found yourself googling “how to stop binge eating”, “why can’t I control myself around food?”, or “how to have a healthy relationship with food”, you’re not alone. For many people, eating feels like a constant cycle of guilt, frustration, and “starting over” every Monday. You might find yourself trying diet after diet, promising

Are You Struggling with Food Guilt and Body Shame? The Body Peace Programme in Chester Could Be for You! If you’ve ever felt like food controls your life, or like your body is something to battle rather than care for, you’re not alone. So many women carry the weight of food guilt, binge eating, and

You’ve just eaten a few biscuits with your cup of tea and now you feel guilty, regretful, maybe even a bit panicked. You didn’t do anything wrong. Nothing bad happened. You are not a failure. Those thoughts don’t just disappear because someone tells you they’re untrue. So, let’s gently unpack what’s really going on when

When the sun comes out, the pressure to feel good in your body often does too and for many people, that pressure doesn’t feel empowering, instead it feels exhausting. You might be scrolling past flawless bikini shots on Instagram. You might hear people talking about “getting summer body ready.” Maybe you dig out last year’s