Empowering you to break free from dieting and rediscover the joy in eating

Hi there, I’m Áine, an intuitive eating counsellor and wellbeing coach based in the West Midlands. I discovered intuitive eating after many years of yoyo dieting, not trusting my body and trying my best to get my body to a weight and shape that it didn’t want to be.

I went from repeating the same cycle of diets which lead to emotional eating, binge eating episodes, hormonal imbalances, and a constant obsession about my weight, to making peace with food, being completely free from rules and restrictions and working with my body’s natural weight (not against it).

I now truly enjoy food, and exercise because it makes me feel good, not to burn calories. I never choose foods because I ‘should’ or ‘shouldn’t’, but because I now understand what feels good in my body, and as a result my body settles around it’s natural, set point weight range, without me forcing it to be there. 

Hi there, I’m Áine, I’m an intuitive eating counsellor and wellbeing coach based in the West Midlands. I discovered intuitive eating after many years of yoyo dieting, not trusting my body and trying my best to get my body to a weight and shape that it didn’t want to be.

I went from repeating the same cycle of diets which lead to emotional eating, binge eating episodes, hormonal imbalances, and a constant obsession about my weight, to making peace with food and being completely free from rules and restrictions.

I now truly enjoy food, and exercise because it makes me feel good, not to burn calories. I never choose foods because I ‘should’ or ‘shouldn’t’, but because I now understand what feels good in my body, and as a result my body settles around it’s natural, set point weight, without me forcing it to be there. Learning and fully accepting that my natural weight was more than my mind wanted it to be, was a big step in my intuitive eating journey.

Even though rediscovering your intuitive eater and letting go of the familiarity of dieting can feel scary at first, I can honestly say it has been the best thing I have ever done to improve my health, and I’m so excited to help you do the same!

What I Offer

If you would like support but unsure where to start, please get in touch and we’ll arrange a free discovery call, to discuss what would be best for you.

“Freedom from dieting coaching programmes” – Supporting you on your journey to rediscovering your intuitive eater and breaking free from dieting for good.

“6-week online intuitive eating and exercise group programme” – If you enjoy working with and supporting other people, then this would be perfect for you. Start dates vary throughout the year.

In person and online workshops & trainings delivered across the West Midlands. The focus of the workshops include how intuitive eating can be practiced within the workplace, alongside Yoga and mediation practices.

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✨ Letting go of control this festive season 🎄

The holiday season can be full of delicious foods and social meals, a great time to lean into intuitive eating. Instead of trying to control everything you eat, why not let your body lead the way and practice using the hunger scale (whatever you’re eating!)

Reach out anytime if you’d like some support during the festive season - send me a message or comment below and I'd be happy to help 🤗.

#festiveseason #foodfreedom #intuitiveeating #festivefood #eating #hungerscale
💻🍴 Working remotely can make it difficult to stay mindful about eating. To help with this, in my latest blog I share my 5 top tips around how you can build and maintain a balanced approach to eating, and eat more intuitively, while working from home!

Click on the link in my bio to have a read 👉

#workingfromhome #toptips #foodfreedom #relationshipwithfood #intuitiveeating
Intuitive Eating vs. Intermittent Fasting: Key Differences! 🌱⏰

From my own experience, and working with clients, people often feel some initial benefits with intermittent fasting, but find it hard to maintain long-term. Shifting to eating more intuitively helps to relax around food, creating a balanced and sustainable approach - no timer needed! 🕊️

If you are wondering what is difference between intuitive eating and intermittent fasting, here are 3 key points

1️⃣ Hunger Cues
Intuitive Eating: Eat in response to your natural hunger, fullness and satisfaction cues. 🍽️
Intermittent Fasting: Follows set meal windows, instead of eating in response to your natural cues. ⏰

2️⃣ Food Freedom
Intuitive Eating: No rigid rules, prioritises listening to your body. ❤️
Intermittent Fasting: Set eating times, which may feel restrictive. ⏳

3️⃣ Flexibility
Intuitive Eating: Adapts to changing daily needs and routines. 🌿
Intermittent Fasting: Structure may feel limiting. 🕰️

I’m curious to know... do you prefer structure or listening to your body’s cues? I’d love to hear about your experience, comment below or send me a message! 💬👇 

#intuitiveeating #intermittentfasting #differences #health #food #eatinghabits
👋 Does this sound familiar to you? If it does, hopefully you’ll find this helpful, to know why it's not the best move if you're aiming to eat intuitively, reduce sugar cravings and have a more balanced approach to food and eating:

1️⃣ Ignoring natural hunger cues ⏰ – Our bodies are designed to signal when they need fuel. Ignoring these cues can disrupt trust in those signals and lead to feeling out of sync with our body’s natural needs.

2️⃣ Energy dips 🔋 – Fuelling regularly keeps your energy steady and sugar levels balanced. Skipping snacks when you’re peckish, may cause a slump in focus and mood later on in the day.

3️⃣ Intense cravings later 🍫 – Waiting too long to eat can increase cravings, often leading to overeating later on. It’s very common to judge ourselves for this, but remembering that this is a natural response from our bodies, when it senses it’s being deprived of fuel, can be really helpful 🤗.

Have you tried listening and responding to your natural hunger cues instead? It can make a world of difference! 💫

You know where I am if you have any questions or would like support on this 🥰.

#snacks #hungersignals #listeningtoyourbody #selfcare #relationshipwithfood #intuitiveeating
👋 I wanted to talk about why eating when you’re not physically hungry can be a powerful act of self-care and here's why...👇

Imagine you’ve got a long meeting coming up, or dinner won’t be served until late - choosing to eat a nourishing snack before you feel hungry can prevent you from feeling drained or irritable later on 🥱.

In these situations, you can honour your body’s needs and set yourself up for success 🙌🏻, rather than waiting until you’re starving. Waiting until you've passed a comfortable hunger level, can encourage your body to send out strong urges (which would be a very normal response) to eat quickly and more than you might need, when you finally do get to eat.

I wanted to touch on this as I often get asked, when using the hunger scale, if it's okay to eat when I’m not physically hungry. 

Hope you've found these examples helpful!

#selfcarethroughfood #honouringyourbody #fuelyourbody #intuitiveeating
🧡Embracing your unique body shape can be a game-changer for self-love, body confidence, and food freedom 🙌. Here are 5 ways to help you celebrate your natural, unique shape:

1️⃣ Dress for joy – Try choosing outfits that make you feel empowered and joyful, highlighting what you love about your body 👗.

2️⃣ Shift focus to function – Your body is a powerhouse! Think of everything it does - walking, hugging, dancing (and so much more!). Aim to celebrate its strength and abilities over appearance 🏃‍♀️.

3️⃣ Avoid comparison – Constantly comparing yourself to others can steal your joy. Embrace the idea that beauty comes in countless forms and your shape is one of them 🤗.

4️⃣ Celebrate your unique shape – Every body has its own beauty. Instead of wishing for a different shape, focus on what makes yours special. Supporting your uniqueness boosts confidence and self-love 🎊.

5️⃣ Move for fun – Exercise for enjoyment, never punishment. Whether dancing, hiking or lifting weights at the gym, find activities that make you feel good and energized, rather than focusing on how they could make you look 🤸🏾‍♀.

You absolutely deserve to love your body just as it is 💛

#bodyacceptance #selflove #listeningtoyourbody #loveyourbody #intuitiveliving
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