Join Rachael as she discusses the importance of acknowledging your feelings at this time of year - good and bad. With so much expectation placed upon us over the festive season, it can often leave us feeling worried, stressed, anxious and depressed. Rachael shares a few tips to help you get the most out of the next few weeks, even if you're not feeling too good.…

#NoDietDecember - How To Stop Eating for the Sake of It 🤷🏼‍♀️ Join the waiting list for our January “Introduction to Ditch the Diet” 5 Day Course 👇🏼 https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days

Join the 5 Day Introduction to Ditch the Diet Programme - we have a waiting list for January: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days Listen as Rachael discusses this article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/12/10/replacing-calories-exercise-required-food-labelling-would-ease/ Should exercise be a tool used simply to burn off what we eat?…

Join the waiting list for Ditch the Diet's 5 Day Intro programme, starting Monday 6th January - https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days Today, Rachael talks about how punishing yourself with restrictive diets is a CHOICE, and you don't have to go back to doing this again in January. Rachael also talks about the power of your thoughts and self-talk.…

Rachael talks about how important it is to take care of your emotional wellbeing at this time of year. Learning to say NO to the things you don't want to do and taking care of yourself as well as everyone else.

Join the January waiting list for the DITCH THE DIET INTRO PROGRAMME: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days In today's episode, Rachael talks about how to look at your year as a whole instead of worrying about the choices you make over the course of 7-14 days.

In today's bonus episode, Rachael talks about alcohol and how to be mindful of your intake over the festive period. Don't worry - we're not talking about restricting, just being mindful. Enjoy a drink but be sensible.

Find out about The Last Diet you'll EVER need to go on in this interview with Behaviour Change and Habit Change Specialist Shahroo Izadi. Author of The Kindness Method and now The Last Diet (click to preorder your copy) , Rachael speaks to Shahroo about her own personal weight loss journey and what she has learned from helping hundreds of people to lose weight WITHOUT going on a diet. Listen as they discuss: The reasons why it is so difficult to stick to a diet (and the approach that really works instead) How focusing on habit change instead of food and exercise will transform your relationship with your body, food and exercise Why losing weight really has nothing to do with what you eat and lots more. Find out more about the Shahroo by visiting her website or following her on Instagram .…

Listen as Rachael talks about how important 'self-talk' is when it comes to making changes. Negative self-talk is NEVER productive and the first step to creating change in yourself is to start with kindness. Kindness to yourself and others.

Rachael talks about how to get rid of that feeling of guilt surrounding food and drink in December. Release yourself from self-imposed food rules (or food rules that have been given to you by diet companies) and learn to listen to your body. Enjoy the festivities without associated guilt and STOP PLANNING your January diet!…

Welcome to this Bonus Series - #NoDietDecember with Rachael at Ditch the Diet! Listen as Rachael discusses the effects of dieting at this time of year and how by clearing your newsfeeds of detrimental diet advice and guilt-inducing sponsored posts, you can change your mindset towards food and diet at this time of year! Come back for a new instalment every weekday in December.…

In today's episode, Rachael talks about her past experience with food restriction, binge eating and struggling with body image and her weight. In 2012, Rachael embarked upon a '30 Day Lean and Mean' Challenge which completely changed her relationship with food forever. This saw the start of a restrict/binge cycle that lasted many years. Listen and relate as Rachael has been where you are! Join the waiting list for the Ditch the Diet Academy 5 Day Intro course - https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days Find out more about Ditch the Diet: https://ditchthedietacademy.com…

In this final instalment of our Macronutrients Series, Rachael and Dietitian Kerri Major discuss everything that you need to know about fat. Learn its different types and why we need it in our body. Listen as they clear some common misconceptions about fat and why you shouldn't be afraid of it. The Truth About Protein: (Link here) The Truth About Carbs: (Link here) For more info on Kerri: Instagram: @the_dietitian_kitchen Facebook: facebook.com/thedietitiankitchen The Dietitian Kitchen: https://www.amazon.com/Dietitian-Kitchen-Nutrition-Fitness-Healthy/dp/1782551840…

In this week's episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael speaks with Children's Dietitian Lucy Upton about healthy eating for the whole family. Listen as they discuss: The difficulties parents face when it comes to healthy eating as a family The challenges faced by parents if their children become fussy eaters Tips and tricks to tackle fussy eating (and how NOT to feel guilty about it!) How to stop worrying if your child is getting the nutrients they need if they are fussy eaters How to introduce new foods to your child Simple tips to get healthy as a family You can find out more about Lucy on her Instagram page here: https://instagram.com/childrensdietitian…

Kerri Major returns in this episode to talk about Carbohydrates. Kerri is a dietitian who currently works with the NHS and is also a qualified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. Learn what carbohydrates are, why we need them, and the benefits they can provide. Also, Kerri answers some of the most commonly asked questions regarding carbohydrates and weight loss. The Truth About Protein Episode: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN For more info on Kerri: Instagram: @the_dietitian_kitchen Facebook: facebook.com/thedietitiankitchen…

In today's episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael interviews Registered Nutritionist and Anna Cummings who is Digital Coaching and Nutrition Development Manager at Liva Healthcare UK on the matter of calories. Listen as Rachael and Anna discuss the topic of a 'calorie deficit' and how listening to online coaches and social media who tell you 'it's all about a calorie deficit' could be damaging your relationship with food. Anna discusses other factors that are important when considering a health or weight loss goal, including: Peer support Knowledge Sleep Time pressures and prioritising The pecking order of life Socialising and your social life The environment we live in Food marketing and much, much more. So it is really just about a calorie deficit? Find out when you listen to this episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast! Find out more about Anna on Instagram: Click here Find out more about Liva Healthcare: Click here Listen to more episodes about how the environment might affect your weight loss and health goals: Environmentally Friendly Weight Loss?…

In today's bonus episode, Rachael speaks with Ditch the Diet Academy Member Sarah about her journey so far. Sarah has been a member of Ditch the Diet for just over 4 weeks now and talks about the highs and lows of ditching the diet! Join the next Introduction to Ditch the Diet course now, starting on Monday 4th November 2019: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days…

Join Rachael with Registered Dietitian Kerri Major as they discuss the truth about protein. In particular: What is protein and why do we need it? Which foods contain protein? Vegan and vegetarian sources of protein. Is it true that I should be trying to eat more protein to lose weight? Should we be drinking protein shakes after we exercise? Do you need protein shakes to lose weight? Find out more about Kerri and her work: https://www.facebook.com/thedietitiankitchen/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_dietitian_kitchen Find out about vegetarian and vegan diets and how to stay healthy: http://walkthetalk.libsyn.com/is-veganism-making-us-sick-the-truth-behind-the-headlines…

Join Rachael for an ‘Inspiring Stories’ episode as she speaks to Gemma Lupton, a Junior Psychologist, qualified personal trainer, and volunteer suicide prevention crisis counsellor. Listen to Gemma’s inspiring story on how she went through a dark period in her life and used that personal experience in helping other people who may have been going through something similar. She also shares her experience in climbing Mt Kilimanjaro as a fundraising challenge for the charity Mind. Charities mentioned in this episode: Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk Shout: https://www.giveusashout.org/ CALM: https://www.thecalmzone.net/…

If you want to know more about intuitive eating, then this is the episode for you! In this week’s episode, Rachael is joined by Sophie Bertrand, a Registered Associate Nutritionist with the AFN, and owner and founder of Sophie’s Healthy Kitchen. Listen as they talk about what intuitive eating is, how it is achieved, and learning to listen to your body's natural signals. Find out more about Sophie here: Website: https://sophieshealthykitchen.com/ Instagram: @sophieshealthykitchen…

Rachael speaks to Consultant Dietitian Sophie Medlin to find out the truth behind the recent headlines- specifically: "Eating red and processed meat can cause cancer" "Vegan and vegetarian diets ‘link to higher stroke risk" "Vegan diets ‘risk of insufficient intake’ or nutrient critical for brain health (choline)" "Plant-based movement causing an epidemic of nutrient deficiencies (B12)" Listen as Rachael and Sophie discuss: Do we need to go vegetarian/vegan in order to be healthy and live a life free from disease? What are the risks associated with removing animal products to our health? Are there any? Can eating meat really increase the risk of developing cancer in the future? Are we all going to die early if we choose to eat a burger every now and then? What should people look out for in headlines/newsfeeds and how do they determine whether what they are reading is really true? and lots more... Find out more about Sophie: Instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiedietitian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sophiedietitian/ If you would like to work with Sophie to optimise your plant-based diet, you can contact her through: https://www.citydietitians.co.uk…

Join Rachael as she discusses her year as a vegetarian and why she has chosen to start eating some meat and fish again. Rachael chats about her fear of failure and fear of what other people think about her - and how she has overcome that. Find out how you can apply this to your own life, in whichever area you feel that you want to. Have you really failed? Or have you just been on a steep learning curve?…

In today's episode, Rachael talks to Will and Emma from ' We Nutrition ' on the topic of nutrition myths surrounding Type 2 Diabetes. Emma and Will are specialist Dietitians working with all types of diabetes - Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational. Listen as they discuss: - The differences between the 3 different types of diabetes - Are carbs bad for us? Should we be eating them or should we cut them out of our diets forever (spoiler alert: the answer is no!) - What effect does sugar have on the development of T2 Diabetes? - How to maintain a healthy body and healthy weight and reduce your risk of developing T2 Diabetes.…

Ever wondered why the whole 'eat less, move more' situation just never seems to work for you? I mean, you know you just need to 'burn more calories than you eat', but why is it so difficult to stick to anything? In this week's episode, Rachael speaks to Performance Nutritionist Elly Rees who has a special interest in how our environment can affect our food choices and behaviours. Listen as they discuss: - Why 'eat less, move more' is just not enough when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight - How supermarkets strategically make it easier for you to buy high fat, high sugar foods and more difficult to make healthy food choices using environmental cues (and how to avoid these!) - Some simple strategies that you can implement into your daily life right now to help you to make better choices that contribute towards maintaining a healthy weight and body Rachael and Elly also discuss whether it's necessary to avoid eating foods containing gluten if your goal is to lose weight. Being born with Coeliac Disease, an autoimmune condition meaning it is vital to follow a gluten-free diet, Elly speaks about the misconception that going gluten-free is healthy for you and whether it actually will help you to lose weight! Join the five-day introduction to Ditch the Diet here: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days Find Elly on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ditchthemyth Find Elly on the Web: https://www.eleanorrees.co.uk/…

Today we're welcoming Jo Iles to the podcast - a brand new Ditch the Diet member who completed our 5 day introductory programme just last month! Listen as Rachael asks Jo about what life was like before Ditch the Diet, and what has changed since she joined. It's difficult to describe exactly what Ditch the Diet is really like when trying to write it down on paper, so enjoy listening about Jo's real-life experience as a member. Join the 5 day introduction to Ditch the Diet which starts on Sunday 1st September here: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days…

In today's episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael talks to Ditch the Diet Academy member Nina, who discusses what life was like before she joined, and now after 3 weeks of being a member. Rachael talks about the Introduction to Ditch the Diet - a five-day introductory course that you can take part in from Sunday 31st August. Register here: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days The Academy re-opens mid September for new members and the best way to find out more is to take part in the 5 day course.…

This week Rachael discusses the 'STOP MAKING EXCUSES' trend that is seen on social media. Is making progress with your weight loss goals really as simple as just 'stop making excuses'? The answer is no. There is a lot more to it than that. Any good coach will never ever tell you to stop making excuses. There are, however, times in your life where you will need to pull your socks up and get on with it - but we all know that life isn't always as simple as that.…

This week on the Ditch the Diet Podcast, listen as Rachael discusses the topic of 'exercise' alongside Tom Bainbridge of the BTN Nutrition Academy. Listen as they discuss: What exactly IS exercise? What different types of exercise are there? How much exercise should you be doing? Is exercise good for weight loss or should you avoid it? Will doing weights in the gym make you heavier? What else should you consider when it comes to exercise? What is physical activity and how is it different to exercise? Join the 5 Day introduction to Ditch the Diet (starts Sunday 31st August 2019): https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days Listen to previous podcast episodes with Rachael and Tom: Does eating processed/red meat really cause cancer? How does your environment influence your weight loss journey? Read some articles by Tom on the Ditch the Diet blog: How to stop feeling guilty for what you eat What is intermittent fasting? Find out more about Tom's work at the BTN Nutrition Academy: Click here…

In this week’s episode, Rachael is joined by mindfulness trainer and life coach, Karen Liebenguth. Karen is the owner of Greenspace Coaching and Mindfulness where, instead of talking face to face in a consultation room, she does coaching sessions whilst walking in London’s parks and green space. Listen as they talk about the inspiration behind Greenspace Coaching, the benefits of being outdoors, and what to do when you feel stuck and unmotivated. Find out more about Karen here Website: https://greenspacecoaching.com/ Instagram: @greenspacecoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenliebenguth/ Charities mentioned in this episode: London Wildlife Trust https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/ The Conservation Volunteers (TCV - Uk wide) https://www.tcv.org.uk/ London National Park City http://www.nationalparkcity.london /…

Join Rachael as she speaks to one of the Ditch the Diet Academy member Helen about her journey so far. Helen is 39 years old, has 3 children (15, 12 and 3 years old) and works part-time. Helen had tried all sorts of diets before finding The Academy - the 5:2 diet, Slim-Fast shakes, even Juice Plus and felt she was targeted by these people because of her chronic illness - ME. Before joining Ditch the Diet, Helen wanted to get healthier. She struggles to do exercise because of her condition but does whatever she can as often as possible. Helen wanted to stop worrying about syns and calories and feels that she's managed this since joining Ditch the Diet. Find out more and put your name on the waiting list for September's intake: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/join…