Relationships with food - Rewired Eating

Sumary In this conversation, Alan interviews Ian Bickle from Rewired Eating. They discuss Ian's background in the culinary industry and his journey to becoming a personal trainer and nutrition coach. They explore the importance of having a healthy relationship with food and the dangers of diet culture. They also touch on the impact of social media on body image and the need for individuals to define their own worth beyond physical appearance. The conversation concludes with a discussion on relationships and the importance of self-reflection and personal growth. In this conversation, Ian Bickle discusses his journey in bodybuilding and how it impacted his relationships and relationship with food. He emphasises the importance of recovery after extreme dieting and the need to regain balance in physical and mental health. Ian also highlights the dangers of comparing oneself to others on social media and the importance of self-acceptance and self-love. He advocates for a personalised approach to nutrition and the importance of understanding one's own intuition and values. Ian encourages individuals to seek coaching and therapy when necessary and to prioritise their overall well-being. Takeaways Having a healthy relationship with food is important for overall well-being Diet culture can be harmful and lead to disordered eating Body image issues are prevalent in today's society Self-reflection and personal growth are key to healthy relationships Defining one's worth beyond physical appearance is crucial Extreme dieting for bodybuilding competitions can have negative effects on physical and mental health, including loss of periods, thinning hair, fatigue, and loss of libido. The recovery process after extreme dieting is often overlooked and involves regaining balance in physical and mental health, including cognitive function, libido, and overall well-being. Comparing oneself to others on social media can lead to body image issues, disordered eating, and unrealistic expectations. A personalised approach to nutrition, based on individual intuition and values, is essential for a healthy relationship with food. Coaching and therapy can be valuable tools in helping individuals navigate their relationship with food and improve overall well-being. Guest info :- Body builder turned healthy eating coach Ian Bickle, Www.Rewiredeating.Co.Uk Find out if you have a healthy relationship with food with Ian's complimentary scorecard. Https://www.rewiredeating.co.uk/scorecard/ The Host :- Alan is a life coach, who specialises in the area of relationships, working with divorcees and singles who have come out of a long term relationship, and would like to move forward in to a healthy, loving and lasting relationship. Alan also works with couples in crisis to turn their relationship around and bring deeper connection, more passion, understanding and intimacy. Alan can be found on all FB, Instagram, Ticktok and linked in. Links can be found on his link tree www.linktr.ee/LoveEngineer Or email directly to [email protected]