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03/04/2026

🌟 Intuitive eating study: now recruiting! 🌟

I’m delighted to share that we’re running a study exploring people’s experiences of adopting intuitive eating!

We are inviting UK based intuitive eaters to get involved in a reflective writing exercise to understand their journeys more deeply 📝 💭

If this resonates with you or you’d like to learn more, DM me and we can have a chat

Also, if you feel this would resonate with someone else, please spread the message by sharing our study advert: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/2vKAMR2izaPfWI3w?ref=Link&loc=play

To register your interest in the study: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/2vKAMR2izaPfWI3w?ref=Link&loc=play

30/10/2025

Pip and I are delighted to be back teaching behavioural science to the first year dietetic students at Wi******er Uni 📚

We’ve had a fantastic start to the term - exploring the many psychosocial dimensions of health.

Our recent sessions have focused on the importance of intrinsic motivation in making and sustaining behaviour change. We’ve been exploring intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in the context of weight management approaches, and sharing some interesting insights and tensions like…

💭 To what extent does staying scale-focused foster self-criticism and fuel unhelpful behaviours such as emotional eating?

Some brilliant ideas were shared on how we can practically foster non-scale-based motivation to support sustained behaviour change and healthier relationships with food and body

Pip has shown some interest in the content covered and engages periodically during sessions. However, she can become easily distracted by her peers, which occasionally affects her focus. While she generally remains awake during lectures, on the rare occasions that she does fall asleep, her snoring can be disruptive to others. Pip has acknowledged this and has agreed to work on maintaining her focus and participation during class.

09/04/2025

A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of welcoming Jennifer Nash () Registered Nutritionist, to speak to our nutrition and dietetic students about her incredible work exploring the impact of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) and co-developing a nutrition education curriculum with .

Jennifer’s session sparked so many meaningful and critical conversations about the role of nutrition education in shaping children’s long-term wellbeing. We explored how to teach nutrition in engaging and developmentally appropriate ways, and how to move beyond black-and-white, rule based thinking to lay the groundwork for healthy long-term relationships with food.

The nutrition curriculum that Jennifer co-created with Body Happy introduces children to the function and joy of food—where it comes from, what it does for our bodies, food practices and traditions across different cultures, and how to notice internal signals around eating - like hunger, satisfaction, and fullness.

We also discussed the complex terrain of school-based weight monitoring—recognising the intent behind the NCMP, while also building awareness of the emotional and mental health consequences of weighing children in schools.

It was such an important conversation about approaching health and education beyond weight-centric models—empowering the next generation of practitioners with a more critical and holistic lens through which to approach childhood nutrition.

Thank you, Jennifer, for your valuable insights!

28/02/2025

Loved being back at the University of Surrey today speaking with second-year dietetic students about childhood obesity. Coming full circle from my own undergraduate days here to now sharing perspectives as a practitioner was such a rewarding experience! 🏫💫

We shared some really thought-provoking discussions examining how childhood obesity is monitored and managed in the UK. We talked about the about the delicate balance required when working with children - how do we promote healthy eating and movement without inadvertently fostering body consciousness or patterns of disordered eating?

The students asked some really insightful questions and shared their own observations about the limitations of BMI-focused interventions.

So inspired by this next generation of dietitians who are thinking deeply about how to support children’s wellbeing in all its dimensions! 💕

19/10/2024

Unconditional permission to eat might feel like a rebellious act at first—especially when you start incorporating previously ‘forbidden’ foods. This process can stir up a wide range of emotions, and that’s completely normal.
You might be thinking, ‘Surely I need food rules to control myself around tasty foods??? Can I really trust myself and just listen to my body???’
But here’s the thing: It’s that very belief—the idea that you can’t be trusted with certain foods—that intensifies their appeal. The first step to truly listening to your body is letting go of the rules themselves. Only then can you begin to rebuild self-trust around food.

18/10/2024

Hi there, I’m Sophie, a dietitian passionate about holistic nutrition and intuitive eating! I’m here to help you find peace and joy in your relationship with food, no matter your age.

Are you tired of feeling stressed about what to eat? Do you worry about nutrition and food rules, whether for yourself or your family? You’re not alone, and I’m here to help!

My approach combines the best of nutritional science with a deep respect for your body’s natural instincts. I believe that eating well should be nourishing and enjoyable, not a source of stress.

Here’s what I’m all about:

🍍Providing sound, holistic nutrition advice for all ages
🍍Supporting families with practical tips for feeding kids, from babies to teens
🍍Helping adults develop a positive, guilt-free relationship with food
🍍Encouraging you to trust your body and its signals
🍍Celebrating food in all its forms, without the pressure of strict rules

In a world obsessed with weight, dieting and food rules, let’s create a space where food is about nourishment, pleasure, and connection!

Follow along for tips, inspiration, and a community where we embrace the freedom to eat well without stress.

18/10/2024

Should I only eat when I’m hungry?
NO! We all experience different types of hunger—some driven by the need for fuel, and others by cravings, timing, or emotions. 💡
Swipe through this post to explore the 4 types of hunger 🍽️ Whether it’s for taste, practicality, or emotional comfort, each hunger has its place. They are all important and serve us in their own ways. The key is to tune into our bodies, without judgement, to understand what’s driving our urge to eat.
Sometimes simply asking ourselves, What kind of hunger am I feeling? 🔍, helps us identify what our bodies need.
Let’s get curious, not judgmental. 🙌

18/10/2024

Ever noticed these signs in your body? 🤔 Stomach growling, feeling lightheaded, low energy… These aren’t just random signals—they can be your body’s way of asking for nourishment. But remember, these aren’t rules to follow. Instead, they’re gentle reminders to tune in.
What if, before eating, you took a moment to do a mini body scan? Check in with yourself—how are you feeling physically and mentally? Be curious. What signals is your body sending?

18/10/2024

Have you heard of Intuitive Eating?
Swipe to learn more.
Intuitive Eating is about stripping away food rules and getting back to basics—a way of being with food rather than following another diet. It’s about listening to your body and letting go of the rules that make you feel disconnected from it.
Does this approach make you think differently about food? Does it perhaps remind you of the way you ate during childhood? 🤔
Each of the 10 principles spark lots of questions, especially in a diet and weight conscious world. Stay tuned for a deeper dive into each of the 10 principles over the coming weeks….

18/10/2024

Introducing Intuitive Eating!
Stay tuned to learn more.

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