Explained: The Psychology of Healthy Eating

Healthy eating should be simple shouldn't it?  It's only food after all, so why can it be so challenging to stick with a routine of eating the right things at the right time? 

And what constitutes healthy eating anyway?  There's so much conflicting information that it can be difficult to decide what to eat, let alone why and how we should follow specific guidelines.  

To help people navigate their way towards a pattern of eating and drinking that results in great energy, mood, performance and personal effectiveness for every individual, we’ve been busy delivering our workshop designed to explore the psychology of healthy eating.

'My routine has most definitely improved.'

The workshop provides participants with the opportunity to examine a closer definition of what constitutes healthy eating for them, why it matters, and how to fit it into their daily routine.  

We explore some of the habits that we develop with our food, and the ways we make decisions around our eating and drinking choices.  We then ensure that everyone leaves the workshop with a clear plan of action for their individual, sustainable approach to eating well forever.

'All is well thanks - still choosing more 'healthy options!’

As part of the process we regularly check in with participants following their workshop and it’s great to get feedback on positive progress.  Here’s one example.

'Thanks for the email - quite interesting that I don't really feel aware of the changes I have made until I reflect on them!  I am definitely eating less cake and I am making far more effort to prep my meals and am buying more fresh ingredients.  I have also bought a blender which is AMAZING.  I need to sign up for a half marathon/ten miler to motivate me, but I am regularly running 5k so one step at a time :)  Thanks again for coming during Wellbeing week, look forward to the next one.'

To organise a workshop on The Psychology of Healthy Eating for your organisation simply email us at info@the-tonic.com.  It's a great way to help everyone get 2015 off to a postive start with healthy eating, great energy and fantastic wellbeing results.

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Wellness Updates, Inspiration & Determination

We like to stay in touch with everyone we work with and we've had some great updates this week from a group we last saw a month ago.  

They all committed to make some changes with their wellness and here's how some of them are getting on.  As usual it's simple changes that make the biggest difference.  Remember this when thinking about your own lifestyle changes...

'All is good here.  I have stopped picking between meals and I am exercising regularly (swimming and jogging).  I feel good and energised. I am working on achieving my target!'

'I have managed at least 1 off-road bike ride each week (1 hour) during the working day and I am definitely drinking more water.'

'I have been running, rowing and playing football on Sundays and meeting my aim of a minimum 3 activities per week. Have also been doing some things with the family – my youngest son and I went cycling together covering about 12K and he sometimes has cycled whilst I run.'

'All well.  I shifted my exercise routine to mid-afternoons which seems to work really well for me.  I’m doing some yoga/stretching early am and late pm too.'

'My posture in the office is improving. Actually I have changed my office chair in order to help to improve more.'

'I am doing ok. Almost daily exercise for 20 minutes on treadmill or equivalent.'

And we loved this update on one participant regarding their objectives:

• Run 10 x before end March they say the first one is the hardest… but I will make it...

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