Health Journeys

It's been a busy time again, so much so that I haven't got to weigh in this week. My first time of missing a session with Phil and I have missed touching base. I find the regular contact is great, I can talk through what is going on for me and get guidance and support. In the past I have relied on friends and of course they have their own experiences and perceptions which isn't already right for everyone, because as Phil has taught me everybody's body is different. I so get t

It’s well in now and I am still sticking to the program and feeling great. Two things I have never experience before on any other program. I feel that the changes to my diet and lifestyle have now become permanent simply because they are easy to follow and fit my lifestyle and me. In discussing this with Phil he explained that the Naturopathic approach is completely individualized, looking at what diet and lifestyle is right for each individual rather than a one glove fits a

My apologies, this blog is so overdue, it’s because I have a new position in a new company. What this has meant is the travel has become the new routine. Since my last visit to Phil I have taken on board all of his recommendations regarding new routines and being very aware of when I am not sticking to the program. Since the last blog I have lost 2 kg. I know fantastic hey…Yay! That is because I just kept on the program and kept up with my appointments with Phil. It has m

Had a good session with Phil. We talked about emotional eating and what I found really interesting was that for someone so slim and who has never had weight loss issues he admitted to being an emotional eater. I was amazed. The term “emotional eating” immediately conjures for me an overweight person. So I reflected on my relationship with food. The last few years have been particularly stressful with work and family ‘stuff’. Reflecting on what food means to me bring words