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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 14 MIN

How Lack of Routine Sabotages Your Relationship with Food (And What to Do About It)

from Mindset Moments: Freedom From Food Beyond the Diet · host Rachael Walkingshaw-McGuinness

In this episode of Break the Cycle: Finding Freedom from Food, we dive deep into how a lack of routine can massively impact your relationship with food, weight loss, and overall wellbeing. We unpack the real-life challenges behind “off” routines like unpredictable work shifts, childcare changes, emotional stress, and more that make healthy eating feel impossible.Discover why decision fatigue skyrockets when routine disappears, how food choices become reactive instead of intentional, and why many women feel “out of control” despite their best efforts. More importantly, gain empowering strategies to build a flexible structure that works even when life is chaotic, including the “Minimum Viable Day” mindset, light planning, anchor habits, reducing decisions, and permission to adapt.If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to “get your routine back,” this episode will shift your perspective and give you practical tools to stay consistent and compassionate with yourself, no matter what life throws your way.Plus, learn about the RM Coaching App, designed to help you track your food, mood, habits, sleep, and stress, so you can build sustainable freedom from disordered eating.PLUS get an exclusive offer on the RM Coaching App Membership, your new best friend for tracking habits, moods, and progress beyond the scale! Search RM COACHING in your App or Play store to download and use code PODCAST for £5 off your monthly membership!AND I have an exclusive offer on my 1:1 Coaching Packages, use code COACH30 for £30 off your membership package for 6 months and once you've signed up I'll be in touch so that we can talk about where you are, what's been going on and the plan that we can make for you going forward that honours your life and the fact that you are human, not a robot!Check out more here: https://rm-coaching.co.uk

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