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The ‘Last Supper Mentality’ is sabotaging your health goals
Dietitian Lucy Carey explains why an abundance mindset around food protects against overeating, and how to create one “I’ll just have two cookies,” you tell yourself. But two quickly turns into four. You give the packet of cookies the side-eye, your stomach rumbling for more. “I might as well just eat them all,” you think.…
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10 ways to romanticize your meals
Discover 10 simple, budget-friendly ways to add a touch of romance to dinner. Perfect for families and anyone craving a bit of magic at mealtime! We used to light candles every evening when we had dinner. But somewhere in the chaos of young children the tradition died out… But I’m determined to bring it back.…
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5 food trends that should never make a comeback
Some food trends are better left in the past. Dietitian Lucy Carey explains why these fads that didn’t live up to the hype! I like lemon. Truly, I do. Lemon meringue pie, lemon cheesecake, old fashioned lemonade… But the Lemon Detox Diet had me questioning everything. How the hell was I going to stomach this…
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Mind over meals
Did you know that how you feel about what you eat can change your body’s response to it? Dietitian Lucy Carey dives into this phenomenon with strategies to guide clients from yoyo dieting to intuitive eating. Join the free masterclass for more insights! “It’s just so frustrating because I feel like I’m doing everything right…
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3 essential rules for health professionals working with disordered eating
When an eating disorder is trying to take over a client, dietitian Lucy Carey says there are 3 rules health professionals should stick to. I see a lot of teens and adolescents who are flirting with an eating disorder. It may not have completely gripped them yet, but it is in the budding stages. They’re…
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When eating less hurts more
We often think that eating disorders start in the mind and cause someone to eat less, but reality is often the other way around. She was dressed in loose clothing – baggy pants and an oversized hoodie. I suspected that this was not a trendy teenage fashion choice but a way to hide her shrinking…
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Ozempic & binge eating: the emotional truth
Ozempic is hailed as a promising treatment for binge eating, but dietitian Lucy Carey thinks this is treating the symptoms, not the cause. “I felt so in control when I was on it. I didn’t feel hungry and I could go for ages without eating.” To not feel hungry – it’s what many people suffering…
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15 comments you need to stop making about your body
The way you speak about your body matters. It shapes your mindset, affects your self-esteem, and can influence how you treat yourself. You’re looking in the mirror and you don’t like the wrinkles you see. You think, “I look too old.” You’re walking and you don’t like how your thighs rub together. You think, “My…
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A good cry
Is crying cathartic? Dietitian Lucy Carey explores the role of emotional crying in health, and how it can help with disordered eating. “It’s grief for me,” he said, voice trembling slightly. “It’s the grief that stops me sleeping. I lost my wife, and now I’ve lost my dog, too.” He was an elderly gentleman, skinny…
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THE line you need to get your clients to listen
It is a truth universally acknowledged that what you say is not necessarily what your client hears. So how can you get them to listen? “So how have things been since I last saw you?” I asked my client, my pen poised above my notepad. “Good, good,” she began. “I cut out all gluten and…