“I feel so much more in control of my choices;I trust myself and my needs.” – Erin
Cravings are a reaction to a variety of things.
Some cravings are related to nutrient imbalance. Some derive from emotional needs. Some are linked to hormone shifts.
But an underlying factor of almost all cravings are thedynamics at play in our relationship with food and our bodies.
This course will help you SYSTEMATICALLY address the different causes of cravings and ENGAGE IN PRACTICES to transform your relationship with food, your body and how you care for yourself so you can make mindful choices that support your wellbeing.
Here is what you’ll learn:
What causes that out of control feeling around food.
How to prevent cravings by listening and responding to your needs.
My unique process for making mindful choices around food.
Week 1: What’s hunger got to do with it?
Learn how being overly hungry can cause that out of control feeling around food
Practice listening and responding to hunger cues
Week 2: Deconstructing the Restriction Mindset Trap
Learn how cravings are a result of The Fix-Restrict-Rebel-Guilt Cycle
Practice observations and curious questions around food choices
Week 3: The Power of Body Acceptance
Learn how the way we perceive and experience our bodies plays a role in causing cravings
Practice daily reflections that lead to body acceptance
Week 4: Emotional Regulation (a skill we were not taught)
Learn how cravings are linked to eating as a way of coping with challenging emotions
Practice self-compassion and emotional regulation techniques
Week 5: Reclaiming Autonomy
Learn how pushing and overriding our needs in favor of being productive and meeting expectations causes cravings.
Practice self authorization and responsibility
Week 6: Supporting Biological Homeostasis
Learn how blood sugar, hormones, neurotransmitters and other biological systems can impact cravings
Practice making self care goals out of love, not fear
I am a recovering people pleaser and perfectionist, a former chronic dieter, and an ally for those wanting to feel comfortable in their body and have freedom around food.