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…