Weight & Relationship to Food
What if it's about more than what you eat?
Perhaps you know what you think you should be eating, but putting that knowledge into practice isn't always straightforward. You might find yourself eating when you're stressed, tired, bored or overwhelmed. Perhaps you've tried different diets, made changes that didn't last, or become frustrated with yourself for repeating familiar patterns.
You may tell yourself that you just need more willpower, motivation or discipline. But what if your relationship with food is influenced by more than the choices you make at mealtimes?
The Mind Works helps you explore the physical, psychological and everyday life factors that may be influencing your eating behaviours, your relationship with food and your experience of weight management.
Does Any of This Sound Familiar?
Recognising patterns in your eating is one thing. Understanding what influences them, what purpose they may serve and why changing them can feel difficult is another.
I know what I think I should be eating, but I struggle to do it consistently.
I sometimes turn to food when I'm stressed, tired, bored or upset.
I've tried making changes before, but I often find myself slipping back into familiar patterns.
I can be quite critical of myself about what I eat or how much I weigh.
My eating habits seem to change depending on how I'm feeling or what's happening in my life.
I sometimes feel as though food has more influence over my choices than I'd like.
THERE'S MORE TO YOUR EXPERIENCE
Why Your Relationship with Food May Be More Complicated Than You Think
We're often encouraged to think about weight management in terms of calories, food choices, exercise and willpower. These factors can matter, but they don't tell the whole story.
Our eating behaviours can be influenced by hunger, appetite, physical health, sleep, stress, emotions, habits and the circumstances of everyday life. Food may also provide comfort, enjoyment, connection or a temporary sense of relief when other needs are difficult to meet.
Sometimes the expectations we place on ourselves, previous experiences of dieting or frustration with our bodies can create additional pressure. And knowing what we want to change doesn't necessarily mean we have the time, energy, resources or capacity to make those changes consistently.
The Mind Works encourages you to explore the different influences on your eating behaviours and relationship with food, rather than assuming that difficulty making changes is simply a matter of willpower or discipline.
Understanding the Different Parts of Your Experience
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Connection
How do your relationships, experiences and emotional needs influence your relationship with food?
Explore how belonging, emotional support, relationships, social expectations and learned experiences may shape eating behaviours or the comfort and connection we sometimes associate with food.
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Resources
Do you have the time, energy, health and practical resources to support the changes you want to make?
Explore how sleep, recovery, nutrition, physical health, appetite, everyday demands and available capacity may influence eating patterns and weight management.
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Identity
How do you think and feel about yourself, your body and your ability to make changes?
Explore how self-beliefs, body image, personal expectations, perfectionism and self-criticism may influence your relationship with food and the way you approach change.
Begin Understanding Your Experience
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Start Exploring
Begin with a short introductory assessment focused on your relationship with food, eating behaviours and experiences of weight management.
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Discover Your Free Insights
Continue exploring the psychological, physical and everyday life factors that may be influencing your wellbeing, behaviours and personal patterns.
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Go Deeper, If You Choose
An optional Comprehensive Personal Insight Report (£19.95) provides a more extensive exploration of the different influences that may be shaping your experience.
The comprehensive report is entirely optional.