benedictecaputcoaching

benedictecaputcoaching I help women who struggled with disordered eating rebuild their self-confidence. This is more than fitness and nutrition coaching.

I offer sensitive and compassionate mentoring so you can improve your health at a pace that's right for you.

2023,You have humbled me.You have been a though one.One word to sum it up: unexpected I am grateful for the growth and t...
31/12/2023

2023,
You have humbled me.
You have been a though one.

One word to sum it up: unexpected

I am grateful for the growth and the lessons, grateful for the lives I have impacted, grateful for the uncontrollable laughter and all the hugs đź’š

A few of my takeaways
1- when you feel that your life is falling apart there is actually only really little that truly matter
2 - sometimes leaving and letting go is harder than staying
3 - you can truly live and care about someone yet recognise how much they have hurt you

2024,
I only have one certainty, you are going to be radically different.
2024 is a year of rebuilding.
2024 is a year of reinforcing physical, mental and emotional resilience.
2024 is a year of courage and stepping out of my comfort zone.

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Wisdom is in the not knowing.Someone told me this a while ago and it never really made sense until recently. Bless my 22...
21/11/2023

Wisdom is in the not knowing.

Someone told me this a while ago and it never really made sense until recently.

Bless my 22-year-old self, thinking that she was so mature, had so much life experience and knew what life is about.

10 years later, I feel pretty immature.
I realise how much I don't know.

And that's okay, I am learning to relinquish control, approaching life with curiosity and wonder, and remaining open to whatever is.

Life resolves itself simply and elegantly when you come to accept your own "not knowing."
And inside of you, a natural reconditioning process happens.
You start to understand that you're capable of much more than you ever imagined.

Gandhi once said:"Whatever you do in life will be insignificant but it is very important that you do it because you can'...
14/11/2023

Gandhi once said:

"Whatever you do in life will be insignificant but it is very important that you do it because you can't know.

You can't ever really know the meaning of your life.
And you don't need to.

Every life has a meaning, whether it lasts one hundred years or one hundred seconds.
Every life, and every death, changes the world in its own way.

You can't know.
So don't take it for granted.
But don't take it too seriously.

Don't postpone what you want.
Don't leave anything misunderstood.
Make sure the people you care about know.
Make sure they know how you really feel.
Because just like that...It could end."

A very wise man if you ask me.

Every moment, every choice holds significance in its own way.

Life's meaning is a mystery; don't fret about knowing it all.

Amidst change and uncertainty, keep a kind heart and an open mind.
Seek the positive, celebrate wins (big, small, and tiny).

Don't fear, you've got your own back. đź’š

A few weeks ago, one of my clients asked me why I do what I do? It is cliché, yet, still, it comes from a place of pain....
10/10/2023

A few weeks ago, one of my clients asked me why I do what I do?

It is cliché, yet, still, it comes from a place of pain. My own and the one I observed throughout my life.

By the time I was 22 I had dealt with 3 deaths, all from su***de. The last 2 had a huge impact on me.

Having had my fair share of challenges, the thought of quitting life is a thought I had more times than I’m comfortable admitting.

I guess, in a way, having been on the other side gives perspective.

Still, I wondered, what’s the point if the human experience is pain & emptiness?

I simply refused to believe that it was all there is and that everybody was feeling the same.

So what could I do? How could I help? What could we manage daily to move from a place of surviving to thriving?

How can we protect the ones we love from suffering to the point where they believe quitting life is the only option?

The way I see it, our health is a fundation made of different pillars. If those pillars are stable and sturdy enough we can handle the ebb and flow of life.
If one or more are wobbly, then we are in trouble.

That's all it all began.

It is what it is.Is it though? Going into the week ahead, this is an invitation for you to ask yourself“what am I willin...
24/07/2023

It is what it is.

Is it though?

Going into the week ahead, this is an invitation for you to ask yourself
“what am I willing to accept?"

Are you willing to accept the physical pain as you get older?
Are you willing to accept keeping the same mindset which led you where you are?
Are you willing to accept the circumstances you have been given?

Or

Are you with me, defying the odds?

Getting your ass kicked in the arena but standing back up and asking for more, knowing that every challenge is an opportunity to grow?

There are moments of impact in our lives.Some defining moments when we know that life will never be the same again. Sept...
17/07/2023

There are moments of impact in our lives.
Some defining moments when we know that life will never be the same again.

September, 28th 2006 was one of them.

The day I was diagnosed with anorexia.
The day that would change everything.

The journey that followed is at the core of my ethos.
I truly believe that our health serves as the bedrock of our lives.

When we prioritize our physical well-being, nurturing our bodies with proper care, fuel, and movement, we build resilience.

When we tend to our mental health, seeking balance, self-compassion, and growth, we unlock untapped potential.

When we foster emotional well-being, embracing our feelings, and finding healthy ways to process them, we cultivate inner strength.

When we nurture our social connections, building supportive relationships and nurturing a sense of belonging, we create a powerful network of support.

Together, these pillars enable us to conquer any challenge that comes our way.

You are capable to build a life that thrives in mind, body, and soul —a life of freedom. 🌟💫

Eating disorder and disordered eating is a subject close to my heart. It is a battle I have experienced for more than 15...
12/05/2023

Eating disorder and disordered eating is a subject close to my heart. It is a battle I have experienced for more than 15 years. And I would have a lot to share about it which wouldn't fit in a post.

What breaks my heart when I see people struggling with this is that no one can force someone into change.
This week, I have heard someone saying
"awareness isn't enough".

And that's true, awareness is important, essential even. After all you don't know what you don't know.
Yet, without action, awareness isn't worth a lot.

In addiction recovery, they will ask
"have you experienced enough pain yet?"
It is unfortunate but true that until the pain of not changing isn't stronger than the discomfort of changing it is likely that recovery will be delayed.

I have a question for you guys, would you like me to share more of my journey through eating disorder recovery?

To train or not to train; that is the question.Have you ever felt guilty for missing a workout?The line between "lazines...
28/04/2023

To train or not to train; that is the question.

Have you ever felt guilty for missing a workout?
The line between "laziness" or actually needing to rest is thin and oftentimes blurry.

When I lack the motivation to train, here are a few things I would ask myself
- how was my sleep?
- am I properly fuelled and hydrated?
- am I stressed?
- am I sore?
- do I have a busy /long day?
- have I recovered enough?

Pushing through because" society" told us isn't the appropriate answer.
Instead adapt, go for a gentle walk in nature, do some stretches or yoga or just Netflix and chill.

Rest can also be productive.

The things I would tell my younger self.Break the rules you imposed on yourself.Prouve yourself wrong, challenge the bel...
26/04/2023

The things I would tell my younger self.

Break the rules you imposed on yourself.

Prouve yourself wrong, challenge the belief stopping you from reaching your goals.

Sit with the uncomfortable emotions and realise you will be fine on the other side.

Fear not trying, because that's the real failure.

Surround yourself with people who want to see you win.Have you ever felt lonely, dismissed, that no one was "getting it"...
24/04/2023

Surround yourself with people who want to see you win.

Have you ever felt lonely, dismissed, that no one was "getting it"?

"just eat more"

"just have some discipline"

"just don't eat it"

"it isn't that bad"

"you are not big anyway"

While, it comes from a good intention, it dismisses your feelings.

Well, those feelings are real, it is your reality.

There is no such things as not being "sick enough", no fitting the exact textbook definition.
If it is impacting your life you deserve help, you deserve to be heard and seen.

Seek the people who have your back.
Seek the people who want to see you win.

I remember being 12, becoming increasingly aware of my body, comparing my weight with my friend's.I remember being 14, t...
21/04/2023

I remember being 12, becoming increasingly aware of my body, comparing my weight with my friend's.

I remember being 14, thinking
"if only I could achieve the perfect body, then I would finally be loved and accepted".

A challenging relationship with food is never really about food.
There is something deeper.
For me, part of it was a longing for belonging.

Losing weight didn't change the way I was feeling, I was actually digging a deeper hole. Relying on external factor to fix an internal unease.

When I work with clients we don't look at quick fixes, we gradually peel the layers to uncover the root cause and achieve long lasting changes so they can thrive in life rather than simply surviving.

This kind of message is what sets my Soul on fire!From restrictions, training to get smaller and chasing an unsustainabl...
19/04/2023

This kind of message is what sets my Soul on fire!

From restrictions, training to get smaller and chasing an unsustainable six-pack to training for performance, nourishing and listening to her body.

But also

- the voyage in New York, being able to build memories and enjoying the moment without fear of food, guilt and anxiety.

- the Christmas without compulsive eating because food is just food and it will still be there the next day.

And all the wins along the way!

Not long ago, someone asked me if I would still do what I do if I had 10 millions on my bank account.The answer is Hell ...
17/04/2023

Not long ago, someone asked me if I would still do what I do if I had 10 millions on my bank account.

The answer is Hell Yeah!

Experiencing a challenging relationship with food and your body often feels like a living hell, being at war with yourself every single day.

It is a journey I have been on for the past 20 years and I wish I would have a mini me on my shoulders to guide me an support me through it.

But also, for the friends I had who had enough and opted for the way out.

And lastly, for those around us, the families and friends who want to support you, us, and navigate between hopelessness, hurt and despair.

It destroys more than we realise when we are in the mist of it.

It is a paradox when the thing we use to cope is our comfort, our best friend and our worst enemy at the same time.

It doesn't have to be that way.

You have the power to change.

Realise that you are in prison, realise that you can escape.
Choose Freedom.

“I’ve recently walked up a slop without having to stop to catch my breath.”Amandine joined the gym last year with the go...
17/02/2021

“I’ve recently walked up a slop without having to stop to catch my breath.”

Amandine joined the gym last year with the goal of becoming fitter.
She was feeling “heavy”.

Having a challenging relationship with food she was willing to exercise more but unwilling to look at her habits around food. She thought we would make drastic changes.

Instead, we have been working on the beliefs she had and gradually gaining knowledge about eating for health in a sustainable way.

She recently celebrated her boyfriend’s birthday & ate a cheese fondue and a millionaire shortbread and that’s okay.

It won’t stop her progress.

Lockdown hasn’t stopped us either, we have been training virtually, having Zoom coaching sessions and the weight is nicely coming down.

I am so proud on how far she has come in only 2 months and the best is yet to come.

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