When To Eat To Lose Weight

When To Eat To Lose Weight & When To Weigh Yourself

Our next factor of Weight Loss is - When To Eat and Weigh Yourself. Modern physiological studies have shown that when we eat is very important indeed, and for many people potentially as important as what to eat.

"Understanding the role of meal timing and the affect on our physiology and metabolism can be a game-changer for many people that have historically struggled with weight loss. Equally developing a strategy to measure progress that effectively reflects the journey is vital"

Why This Matters

Meal timing affects blood sugar, energy, and fat storage. Weighing yourself can feel overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. Understanding natural fluctuations in weight, and how to measure your progress with our detailed strategy - will support your weight loss journey.

The Science Behind It

The timing of when we eat during the day impacts our blood sugar regulation, while late-night eating is linked to higher fat storage. Weighing yourself at inconsistent times skews progress due to water retention and hormonal fluctuations.

Common Challenges

Feel anxious about the number on the scales
Obsessing over daily weight fluctuations
Feeling frustrated with perceived slow progress

The Process of Change – How to Take Control

✅ Awareness – Recognise how meal timing affects metabolism
✅ Understanding – Learn why weight fluctuates and how to track progress properly
✅ Managing – Establish consistent eating and weighing habits
✅ Overcoming – Remove stress from the weighing process

How This Fits Into The Course

The Mind Works Course provides realistic, science-backed meal timing strategies and shows how to track progress without stress or obsession.

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You can read the full details from the Weight Loss Course Prospectus on this topic in the section below.

Proper Support & Motivation

Proper Support and Motivation: The Key to Sustainable Weight Loss

Introduction

The journey to sustainable weight loss is rarely linear, and the presence of proper support and meaningful motivation can make all the difference. Unlike toxic positivity or unrealistic expectations, a balanced and compassionate approach ensures that individuals feel empowered, understood, and capable of achieving lasting change. The Mind Works Weight Loss Programme integrates evidence-based strategies for fostering genuine support and sustainable motivation, creating a foundation for long-term success.

The Problem with Traditional Approaches

Many traditional weight loss methods rely on external pressures and fixed outcomes, such as strict weigh-ins, rigid diets, or idealised target weights. While these may initially spark motivation, they often lead to feelings of failure, disillusionment, or burnout when results fall short of expectations. Additionally, toxic positivity—the insistence on always "thinking positive" without acknowledging struggles—can alienate individuals and dismiss the genuine challenges they face.

Without proper support, individuals may feel isolated, overwhelmed, or stuck in a cycle of self-blame. This highlights the need for a supportive, understanding framework that celebrates progress, fosters resilience, and adapts to individual circumstances.

Building Proper Support

Empathy and Understanding: Effective support begins with acknowledging the unique challenges each person faces. Encouraging open communication and providing a safe space to share struggles builds trust and reduces feelings of isolation.
Focus on Non-Scale Victories: Shifting the focus away from numbers on a scale to celebrate improvements in energy, sleep, mood, and overall well-being fosters a more holistic view of progress.
Community and Connection: Engaging with others on a similar journey can provide encouragement, shared learning, and a sense of belonging. Group discussions, forums, or accountability partnerships can be powerful tools for maintaining motivation.
Personalised Guidance: Recognising that one size does not fit all is critical. Tailored advice and flexible strategies ensure that individuals can adapt their approach to suit their lifestyle and personal goals.

Fostering Sustainable Motivation

Intrinsic Motivation: Encouraging individuals to identify internal drivers—such as improved health, greater vitality, or emotional well-being—ensures that motivation is rooted in personal values rather than external rewards.
Process-Oriented Goals: Setting goals that focus on habits and behaviours, such as preparing balanced meals or engaging in regular movement, shifts attention away from fixed outcomes and onto actions that are within an individual’s control.
Resilience and Flexibility: Helping individuals build resilience enables them to navigate setbacks with confidence. Motivation is sustained by recognising that progress is not always linear and adapting strategies when challenges arise.
Celebration of Growth: Acknowledging and celebrating milestones, no matter how small, reinforces positive behaviour and builds momentum for continued effort.

The Mind Works Approach

The Mind Works Weight Loss Programme is grounded in the understanding that proper support and motivation are essential for sustainable transformation. By integrating principles of neuroplasticity, behavioural science, and emotional well-being, the programme ensures that participants feel guided and empowered every step of the way.

Guided Exercises and Tools: Participants engage in reflective practices that help them identify their intrinsic motivators and align their actions with their values.
Structured Support: The programme provides access to resources, community connections, and optional one-to-one coaching, ensuring that every individual’s needs are met.
A Focus on Compassion: The Mind Works approach rejects toxic positivity and fixed targets, replacing them with empathy, adaptability, and a focus on long-term well-being.

Conclusion

Proper support and motivation are the cornerstones of a successful weight loss journey. By creating an environment that fosters connection, resilience, and personal growth, individuals can navigate challenges with confidence and achieve lasting change. The Mind Works Weight Loss Programme provides the structure, tools, and understanding needed to make this journey not only achievable but also deeply rewarding.

Ways to Work With Me

There’s no single right way to begin. Some people want immediate relief. Others want deeper personal work. Some prefer to learn at their own pace.

The options below are designed to meet you where you are now not where you think you should be.

If you’re unsure which path is right for you, starting with a Reset Session is usually the simplest option.

🔄 Reset Sessions

If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or at a crossroads, a Reset Session offers a focused pause and a way forward.
In 90 minutes, we work to settle your system, make sense of what’s happening, and create a clear, practical next step.

This is often the best place to start if things feel urgent or tangled.

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🧩 1:1 Hypnotherapy

For deeper, ongoing therapeutic work.
These sessions help you explore patterns, beliefs and emotional responses, using hypnotherapy and psychological tools to support lasting change.

This is a good fit if you want space to work through things gradually and properly.

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📚 Online Courses

If you prefer to work independently, the courses offer structured, self-paced learning using the same frameworks I teach in sessions.

You’ll gain understanding, tools and clarity, with the flexibility to move at your own speed.

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