Making Peace With Food and Body
helps people struggling with compulsive eating, emotional eating, binge eating, post-bariatric surgery
to regain control over their relationship with eating and body image
through support, knowledge and practical work with the natural physiological controls of hunger, selectivity and satiety we are born with, emotional eating, body image and metabolism of weight.
There is hope
Do you find yourself constantly thinking about food – what you ate, what you shouldn't have eaten, what you will eat? Are you stuck in a cycle of dieting, losing weight, only to gain back more than before? This pattern is often called the "yo-yo syndrome". You might feel shame and alone in this struggle, although this is so common and frustrating.
A new approach
Many traditional approaches focus on restriction and external rules about what, when, and how much to eat. However, research suggests that food restriction is one of the two main factors contributing to disordered eating that can become an eating disorder, alongside the impact of social media on body image.
Restriction triggers a survival mechanism inherited from our ancestors that tells us to stock up when food is scarce. This makes us more likely to eat compulsively when faced with forbidden foods. Stress also plays a significant role, increasing cortisol levels, which can disrupt digestion and prevent our cells from properly using sugar for energy, leading to feelings of hunger and a desire to keep eating. The more you restrict, the more dysfunctional your reaction to food can become.
The way out
"Making Peace with Food and Body" is an approach that moves beyond diets and restriction to build a sustainable, healthy relationship with eating and your body, rooted in self-knowledge and inner connection.
It's not about transforming into someone else, but about becoming more and more yourself!
This approach is based on research and science. It focuses on internal guidance rather than external rules. The core idea is to make peace with food instead of being at war. It involves a shift in mindset and practical tools to reconnect with yourself.
The five steps to Making Peace with Food and Body
Reconnecting with Your Natural Signals to identify true physiological hunger, tune into your body's intuitive selectivity about nutritional needs and
recognise satiation.
Understanding Emotional Eating and learn to identify the emotions driving the eating and develop alternative coping mechanisms.
Building a Healthy Body Image, addressing the societal focus on body as an object, shifting focus from appearance to function, and practical work with a mirror and clothes.
Understanding how the metabolism of weight works as part of a healthy long-term relationship with
weight changes.
Finding Your Personal Equation, recognising that one size does not fit all, and creating a model that helps you integrate all the concepts into your unique physiology, lifestyle and needs.
Can I bring my friend?
The work can be done individually, in groups that provide crucial support, accountability, and belonging or through parent counselling.
Participants are encouraged to bring partners, family and friends. There is a variety of options that can be tailored to your individual needs so you can feel comfortable and supported during this journey.
What are the next steps?
The journey starts with a free one-on-one conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Wajnryt.
You can schedule here or use the "book now"page on the website.
During the scheduling process, you will be asked to provide some personal details and to tell a little bit about yourself. This will help focus the conversation on your needs and the best way to start.