We’ve been taught that it’s simply a matter of balancing calories in and calories out.  We are told If we increase our exercise and activity levels the pounds will fall away.  If we fail to see the results we want, we lose heart and society tells us we are not trying hard enough.

FOOD & EXERCISE IS ONLY HALF THE STORY!

 Your unique relationship with food depends on: 

Your culture, memories, personal and family history - When I was growing up I always had to finish all the food on my plate.

Thoughts, emotions and feelings – Often nothing to do with food. We've all experienced difficulty swallowing food when we're upset. 

Positive and negative beliefs about what you are eating - I’m going to pile on the calories after eating this. 

All of these impact your metabolism and digestion. This is the mind and body connection at work. 

Think about how your body feels when you think you've lost your phone or your car keys.  Your heart rate increases, your breathing becomes shallow and your mind goes into overdrive.  At times of stress blood is taken away from the digestive process to deal with the current situation...read more

Once you sign up to the program, you will begin to unravel your personal  Food Story using the FOOD STORY Questionnaire. Find the source of the attitudes, habits,  reactions and beliefs you still hold today and how they affect your relationship with food

 Our first week is all about learning the basics of EFT Tapping, including practical activities and demonstrations of how Tapping can soothe your stress away.  Drop the stress and the pounds will follow.  

Experience the first of many measurable changes that will snowball. 

Pairing up with your Accountability Partner means you have someone who really understands. They're on the same journey as you! 

They'll be with you throughout the program to keep you on track and encourage you as you go.

How your Food Story affects your eating.  A look at the connection between the mind and the body including:

• your beliefs
• your thoughts 
• your emotions
• your lifestyle  

All impact your digestion and metabolism. Find out which emotions are known to create hunger. 

 Food can be a major comforter and it's at the center of many happy life events. It's only natural we would associate certain types of food with feeling happy, loved, excited or cared for. At times of difficulty we reach for these foods to bring us that comfort. 

No wonder we develop cravings for particular 

foods. Mine's cake the FOOD STORY is my father worked as a part time baker and used to bring home the goodies. 

Recognising  the emotions that cause us to reach for our trigger foods is a vital part of transforming them with Tapping .  We look at the connection between the mind and the body.

 Reduce your desire for sugary drinks and alcohol. Drink fewer caffeinated drinks  and increase your desire to drink water!  

Break your rituals and associations with drinking. 

In our house, Sunday was treat day and we always had fizzy drinks.  If you didn't get yours you felt hard done by.

Many of us meet up with the girls every Friday to share our troubles and some giggles over a bottle of wine.

Curb unhealthy buying choices  and impulse buys 

(supermarket layout)

Tap to enjoy buying, serving and eating healthy foods. 

Curb unhealthy buying choices 

change can be difficult if you are buying for all the family. Great for all the family to make new choices.

A DISCREET  WAY TO TAP AT THE SUPERMARKET 

 How about increasing your motivation for exercise?  This week's all about clearing the psychological blocks and self-talk that stops us moving.  Use EFT Tapping to support you in exploring new ways of being active and creating new habits.

 Discover and release the underlying issues that have stopped you from making progress before. 

Break away from social pressures and judgments and stop worrying about what people might think about you. 

Tap to feel safe outside your comfort zone and excited about the new possibilities that are opening up for you.

 It's often challenging to make different eating choices around family or friends.  Simply saying 'NO' instead of an expected 'Yes' can be difficult. 

This can mean choosing not to partake of the weekly takeaway treat when you always have in the past.  It could mean choosing not to have a bit of that sugary desert your Mum has always made for you in the past - it's all made easier when you feel confident and committed to your new way of eating. 

Sometimes it's helpful to have the support of a one to one session.  Go deeper into a particular facet of your weight and self worth challenges. We want to make the changes you need for your individual progress. 

Understanding your own Food Story is a great way to start. When you join Lighten Up you will be invited to the closed FB group where you can fill out the Food Story Questioinaire.  Results are anonymous. It has been designed to get you thinking. You will soon understand why good intentions and will power don't work. The Psychology of eating also provides many clues to understand the reasons you eat what you eat.

WE'RE NOT INTERESTED IN BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS

But we can't wait see how far you'll have come by the end of your first 8 weeks of Tapping. True changes in emotional, psychological and physical well being and a new understanding of the way your body responds. 

 As we're interested in lasting change remember to be kind to yourself and that everyone works at their own pace. 

We will get together once a week for a live tapping and phycology of eating session.

Zoom is easy to download on your phone, tablet or computer and simple to use. I send you a link each week so you can join.

Interaction is encouraged, but you decide how much. You can turn on your camera and be a part of the supportive, inclusive atmosphere or simply send and receive messages and watch the session live. 

You can catch up on the sessions up to a week later in case you miss one or you just want to watch it again.

 Get support and encouragement without the judgement from the private Lighten Up Facebook Community.  People  just like you who know how it feels. to struggle with weight issues.  Get tips and advice about how to Tap and an accountability partner to support and encourage you.   

I will be sending a weekly email to inspire, encourage and support your transformation. 

Top tips to understand more about how food affects your mind and more understanding of the psychology of eating.

In this program we will focus on

• Body Image - Feeling body confident and happy with how you are today no matter what your weight!

• Mind over Metabolism . Understand how the mind is affecting your metabolic rate 

• Discover what you really want when you are reaching for food.

• Mindful Eating maintain and continue to progress with your food choices and body confidence.