Evoking Health

30/01/2026

Weight regain after GLP-1s is far more common than people expect...
..and far more misunderstood.

While injections support appetite and blood sugar regulation, they don’t change habits, emotional patterns, or how we cope when hunger returns.

From a health psychology perspective, the people who maintain their progress best are usually the ones who prepare before they stop.

Not those who try to fix things once everything feels hard again.

If this is something you’re thinking about, you don’t have to navigate it alone...

👉 So hit follow if you want a calmer, more sustainable approach to weight maintenance

25/01/2026

As we approach the end of January — a month that can feel long, cold and heavy, it’s common for New Year motivation to fade before habits have had time to form.

That gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it is often the hardest part of change. ⛓️‍💥

And it’s not a personal failure — it’s psychology. 🧠

If you’ve noticed yourself feeling stuck, this blog explores why this happens and what can help make change feel more doable, especially when motivation dips.

🔗 Read the full blog (link in bio)

👉 If January hasn’t gone to plan, this is for you.

24/01/2026

Excited to be featured in this Patient.info article on menopause, highlighting the psychological side that’s often overlooked — including changes in mood, anxiety, confidence, and how stress and hormones interact.

Menopause isn’t just a physical transition.

Understanding the mind–body link can make this stage feel more manageable and less isolating.

🔗 Link in bio to read the full article.

Happy Reading! 💖

23/01/2026

Weight loss plateaus can feel discouraging...
..especially if you feel like you’re doing “all the right things”.

From a health psychology perspective, plateaus are a normal part of how the body adapts over time.

They’re not a sign you’ve failed, and they don’t mean the medication has stopped working.

This stage is often where shifting attention to lifestyle behaviours makes the biggest difference .

If you’ve hit a plateau and feel stuck, this is often a moment to pause, reassess, and build habits that work with your body.

👉 Follow if you want a calmer, more sustainable approach to weight and behaviour change.

21/01/2026

January often carries more guilt than we realise.

👉 Follow .neesha.p if you want to approach weight and eating differently this year.

December is social, food-centred, and disruptive to routines.

So January becomes about fixing, undoing, and getting back on track.

As a Health Psychologist, I’ve seen this cycle play out year after year.

When change is driven by guilt rather than understanding, motivation rarely lasts.

Weight and eating behaviours are shaped by habits, emotions, and how we cope - not by how “good” we are in January.

But... you don’t need to punish December to move forward.

And you don’t need January to be perfect for change to be meaningful.

👉 Follow .neesha.p if you want to approach weight and eating this year with more calm, confidence, and compassion (not another reset cycle).

19/01/2026

GLP-1s can be a super powerful tool...
..but they are not a long term solution to weight loss.

As a Health Psychologist, I often see people struggle when coming off of these medications because no one prepared them for what happens when the medication stops.

Food noise returning.
Cravings coming back.
Fear of regain.

These things are all completely normal. None of these things returning mean you’re doing it wrong or are going to gain all the weight you lost back.

But what it does mean is that even though your biology has shifted, your mindset and behaviour are going to need support too.

THIS is the trick to maintaining long term weight loss goals.

👉 Save this if coming off GLP-1s is something you’re thinking about

16/01/2026

Every January, I see and hear people panic and worry about all the ‘possible’ weight they may have gained over the holiday season.

Why? Because in January things tend to feel harder again.

It’s post Christmas and New Year.
The guilt begins to set in.
Pressure begins to build up again.
And getting “back into shape” is at the forefront of our mind.

As a Health Psychologist, this is a pattern I see most often when people weren’t supported with behaviour change alongside GLP-1 medication.

But what actually makes a difference isn’t going to be restarting the injection, but what you do whilst you’re on them.

Here are my top 3 things which I think matter most:

1. Planning ahead - Waiting until hunger and anxiety are already high will make everything feel urgent and out of control.

2. Making changes while appetite is suppressed - This is the easiest window to build habits, routines and coping strategies that don’t rely on willpower.

3. Mindset and behaviour change work - Understanding how you respond to stress, cravings and discomfort is what will protect your progress long-term.

I am not here to villainise GLP-1s, as I know that they can create breathing space.

But the one thing they don’t do is teach you skills... and skills are the thing that will keep you steady when the medication stops.

And that’s what I’m here to help with. So make sure to hit follow if this resonates with you and you want psychology-led support around weight and behaviour change.

13/10/2025

💭 Negative vs. Growth Mindset in Weight Loss

When it comes to lasting change, your mindset matters more than the meal plan or a fixed exercise regimen.

A negative mindset says:
❌ “I’ve failed again.”
❌ “I’ll never stick to it.”
❌ “I have no willpower.”

A growth mindset says:
✅ “What can I learn from this setback?”
✅ “Progress takes time.”
✅ “I can build healthier habits step by step.”

When you meet yourself with self-compassion, you’re more likely to stay consistent — not because you’re perfect, but because you stop giving up every time things get hard.

Remember: the goal isn’t perfection; it’s progress and patience. 💚

04/10/2025