How do we navigate our way through all the learned behaviours we have associated with food when we don’t even take them into consideration when we decide to lose weight? 

I know I never gave them a thought, in fact I didn’t even know I had eating “behaviours”! 

To be honest, I don’t know what I thought was going on behind the scenes of me, I just knew I was fat and the antidote to that problem was go on a diet (or take diet pills, or exercise my arse off, or not eat for days, or….”fill in the blank” of dysfunctional ways we have been taught to lose weight). 

Is it any wonder we end up with more problems than we started with?  

Being overweight isn’t actually our problem though.  

Being overweight is the result of problem. 

The problem is the habits and behaviours we’ve developed over our lifetime. 

It’s also our own...

It's a surreal moment isn't it?  

When you stand there, having an out of body experience watching yourself eat and wondering "Why can't I control my eating? Why am I putting food in my mouth I know I’ve decided not to eat? Why am I cheating on myself? I don't understand?"  

And even more bewildering is when you do all the "right things" and nothing happens or worse still, you put on weight!  

This is the shit that erodes at our confidence and image we have of ourselves. We think it’s an “us” thing, that no one else suffers this way and that everyone else has self-control.  

The real question becomes "How do I change what’s happening so I can get the health and life I want?"  

Now that question took me a quarter of a century to find the answer for.  

Here’s what I discovered and how I found my freedom:  

Gain Clarity: Understand...

Well, here we are…101 days until Christmas! Everyone seems to be saying the same thing….where did 2023 go?  

Have you achieved what you wanted to achieve so far in regards to transforming your weight and your health?  

What would you like to achieve in the next 101 days so that you can turn up to Christmas and the New Year feeling pleased with yourself that you’ve kept your promise to yourself? 

Some things to consider: 

Step 1

• Know where you are heading: What specifically do you want to achieve in regards to your health and weight in 101 days? 

Step 2 

• What can you do right now? 
  
  
• What can’t you do right now? 
  
  
• What resources, skills and talent do you have available to you? 

Step 3 

• Draw a mud map 
  
  
• Keep it simple 
  
  
• Think big picture in the first instance  
  
  
• Break that down into two, then quarters, then eights – little...

Adrianna Huffington said in a recent article “We can’t let these extraordinary advances (in technology) blind us to the tragedy of modern healthcare and to the much-neglected miracle drug right in front of us: our daily behaviors.” 

She asks the very relevant question “Why is the power of behaviour change so overlooked?” as she pointed out that “whilst most people find it too hard to do, science shows that behavior change is absolutely possible when it’s done right.” 

The problem is how to find someone who actually has a complete change behaviour process and program ready and waiting for you to step straight into so you can find your freedom. 

Bookshop and online shelves are overflowing with books about how to create a new habit, and why we need to improve our unhealthy habits. 

Creating new habits through changing our behaviours is only half the story though right? We also have to...

I remember when I first realised I had anxiety, I was in my early forties and I’d bought a fun book “The Big Book of Psychological Quizzes”. I've always been intrigued by quizzes, finding them a playful way to delve into the realms of psychology. 

Little did I know that one quiz within this book would be a game-changer for me. 

I answered the questions, checked my results and was met with a surprising revelation: "You're riddled with anxiety, but nobody knows because you're the kind of person that looks cool, calm and collected on the exterior while on the inside, you're a seething mass of anxiety." 

I was taken aback. Anxiety? I had always identified those feelings I felt in my gut as nausea and that it was a signal to eat because eating did always seem to soothe those jiggered raw sensations in my mind and body. 

But there it was, a new way to think about what I was experiencing and that gave me a new...

Join me this week as Faye Waterman The Conversation Curator peels back the layers to find my superpowers on her podcast "What's Your Superpower?" 

From unravelling the complexities of human behavior to empowering individuals to conquer emotional challenges we uncover the evolution of my superpowers through personal health leadership. 

Discover the secrets to achieve lasting well-being along the path of self-discovery, shifting perspectives on weight loss, and finding true happiness. 

This conversation is all about embracing vulnerability, fostering self-compassion, and unlocking the magic within. 

Tune in for an insightful exploration of personal growth, weight loss, and the magic of embracing your true self. 

#freedomseekers #findyourfreedom #whatsyoursuperpower #personalhealthleadership #katiegordon #weightlossjourney #permanentweightloss #dietfreelife #inspiration #overcomingobstacles...

Have you ever felt the frustration of giving your all to achieve a goal, only to find yourself falling short time and time again?  

It’s disappointing to say the least! 

Working towards weight loss and better health can be such a rollercoaster of hope and disappointment, and for the most part is fuelled by broken promises of lasting success. 

Looking back over my struggle of a quarter of a century, I've come to realize something crucial – there's a lot left unsaid when it comes to the weight loss solutions that flood the market.  

They confidently claim we'll lose weight, and indeed, you might shed some kilos by following food regimes. But what they don't tell you is that the real challenge lies in maintaining that weight loss over the long term. 

I tried so many diets and “weight loss” solutions, only to find myself facing habit relapse again and again and ending up back at square one and...

This week let’s embrace genuine self-kindness beyond indulgences. Explore the art of mindful choices and nurturing positive inner dialogue for a healthier relationship beyond treats!

Remember, every small change in how we express ourselves can lead to significant improvements in our mental and physical health.

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Wishing you a week filled with self-discovery and freedom!

Lets dive deep into the concept of loving ourselves naked.  

What does that truly mean?  

Typically, “loving yourself naked” is seen as a promise or a benefit of losing weight. However, let's pause for a moment and reflect on what happens when we look in the mirror and don't embrace self-love in our rawest form? 

Often, we catch a glimpse of ourselves and immediately notice our perceived flaws, those bulging bits that make us feel self-conscious.  

But here's the reality: if we can't love ourselves naked, bulging bits and all, then the likelihood of loving yourself naked, even if you look like a model, is going to be unlikely as we’ve missed the point that love is about who we are, not how we look. 

What are we doing when we fail to embrace self-love while looking in the mirror? 

We're essentially telling ourselves, "I don't like how you look, and I won't accept you until you...

Are you tired of waiting for the perfect moment to be happy?  

Do you catch yourself daydreaming about a future where stress and distractions vanish, and you can finally focus on yourself, regain your health, and achieve your weight loss goals? 

It's time to step out of the waiting room of life and embrace the power to transform your life today. 

The Illusion of Waiting:  

Life has a way of convincing us that happiness is just around the corner.  

We tell ourselves that once the kids have grown up, the deadlines have passed, or the house is built, then we can finally relax and enjoy life.  

We believe that only when stress and distractions are gone, we can focus on our well-being and pursue the goals that truly matter to us.  

But here's the truth: the waiting room is an illusion, and happiness should not be postponed. 

Embrace the...