Ep 68 : Fat Loss - Mindset & Relationship to Food with guest Lucy Cooke

In this podcast episode, Vikki Cronin interviews Lucy Cooke, an Online Fitness and Mindset Coach, about the importance of mindset in achieving health and fitness goals. They discuss the relationship with food, emotional eating, and strategies for managing triggers and cravings. Lucy emphasises the need for education and self-awareness in developing a healthy relationship with food, as well as the importance of creating a supportive environment. The conversation highlights the balance between enjoying food and maintaining control, ultimately aiming for a sustainable approach to health and wellness. In this conversation, Vikki Cronin and Lucy Cooke explore the complexities of food relationships, mindful eating, and the journey to recovery from restrictive dieting and body image issues. They discuss personal experiences, the importance of individualised approaches in health & mindset coaching, and the impact of societal pressures on eating behaviours. The dialogue emphasises the need for awareness and understanding of one's relationship with food, as well as the significance of empowering others through shared experiences. Key Points Discussed Mindset is crucial for achieving health and fitness goals. A healthy relationship with food should not dominate your thoughts. Education about food is essential for making informed choices. Emotional eating is often a response to stress and other triggers. Self-awareness helps identify personal triggers for emotional eating. Removing restrictions can help manage emotional eating behaviors. Finding personal coping mechanisms is key to overcoming emotional eating. Creating a supportive environment can aid in maintaining healthy habits. Reintroducing trigger foods should be done gradually and mindfully. Balance enjoyment of food with control to achieve long-term success. Mindful eating can reduce the urgency around food cravings. Savoring food can enhance the enjoyment of eating. Personal experiences with food can shape one's relationship with it. Recovery from eating disorders can take years and requires self-awareness. Empowering others through shared experiences is crucial in health coaching. The focus in health coaching should be on individual needs, not just numbers. Understanding the cycle of food relationships is key to breaking free from unhealthy patterns. Societal pressures can lead to restrictive eating and body image issues. Coaches should prioritize the well-being of their clients over financial gain. Finding one's specific challenges with food is essential for lasting change. Keywords mindset coaching, emotional eating, relationship with food, fitness coaching, food freedom, self-awareness, coping strategies, nutrition education, weight loss, mindset shift, mindful eating, body image, recovery, health coaching, individual approaches, food relationships, empowerment, dieting culture, mental health, fitness Links & Resources ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vikkicronincoaching/profilecard/?igsh=MWw1YnBhN3F5anplNg==⁠ ⁠https://themacrocoach.ie/⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lucy_liftyourlife?igsh=MXMzMWJxdWIyN3dveQ== Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate, follow and share Your Mindset Matters with others. Sunny Spring - Imperss (Original Mix) [2021] FreeDL By Imperss Music ♪ is licensed under a  Creative Commons