Food Craving Returned: Easy Tips to Stay on Track (and Ditch the Pouch Reset Nonsense!)

Hey lovely listeners! In this solo episode, I'm diving into why food cravings and that general "wanting" for certain foods often come back around the two-year mark after making changes. We'll explore how to get back on track when that happens, and why it's crucial to do the "mental work" to maintain healthy habits. We'll also bust the myth of the "pouch reset" – it's just another short-lived fad diet with no real benefits. Finally, I'll share some personal strategies that helped me become more aware of my own food desires, distinguishing between head hunger, mouth hunger, and emotional hunger. Let's keep the conversation going! Join the Gastric Mindset Facebook community to connect and share your experiences. ⁠Join my free Facebook Group for support pre and post op ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/566725621519161/?ref=share⁠ ⁠ Safi Abdi is a qualified Hypnotherapist, coach, and an eating disorder specialist. Dedicated to transforming lives through helping people to change their mindset and heal from diet trauma.   From battling childhood obesity to undergoing weight loss surgery in 2015, Safi intimately understands the struggles of the journey to a healthier lifestyle. Her personal experiences have fuelled her mission to help others break free from the vicious cycle of dieting.  Drawing from her own journey, Safi offers personalised 1-2-1 Therapeutic coaching, providing clients with the tools and support they need to break free from destructive habits and cultivate lasting success on maintaining their weight loss after Bariatric surgery.   Safi offers accessible support for individuals navigating the challenges of recovering from, chronic dieting, disordered eating patterns and food addiction.  She is also the host of the Gastric Mindset Podcast, Safi delves deep into the psychological roots of yo-yo dieting, empowering people who have had struggled with food and with insights and strategies for sustainable change.  Follow Safi on Instagram @gastricmindset on all platforms and tune in to her podcast on YouTube and TikTok for invaluable insights and inspiration. For more information about Safi visit www.therapybysafi.com