The Dread of Shopping for Clothes
by Victoria Webster – Clinical Psychologist Let’s talk about the changerooms at your local clothing shop. What is that you say? Let’s not talk about it? I totally get you. The thought of a typical changeroom, despite just being an unusually small and underwhelming room, is likely to get your heart pumping and your anxiety […]
Binge Eating, Willpower and Keto and Banting
I can’t control my appetite! I have a willpower problem! I have no discipline when it comes to food! I am a binge eater! Are these some of the things that you tell yourself? For a lot of us, these are the narratives around food and eating that we live with on a daily basis. […]
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Are you human foie gras?
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now being recognised as one of the most common liver diseases, with more than 30% of adults in developed countries being diagnosed (1). As the name suggests it is a condition in people who don’t excessively drink alcohol which is marked by a large number of fat cells taking […]
The Legitimate Fear of Successful Keto and Banting Transformations
Thanks Victoria Webster (clinical psychologist), you’re a champ I remember applying for my first job. I sent in my CV and didn’t think much more about it. The very next day, I got an e-mail asking me for an interview. This should have been an exciting and thrilling moment, right? Well, I was scared. Of […]
Hunger, Hormones, Your Brain and Banting (and Keto)
Is your brain making you fat? Article Credit – Steph Fowler (PhD) – Scientist, Equestrian, Legend! Like a grand old train station in central Europe our brains rely on an intricate network of signals and messages coming and going. These signals direct the production of hormones and enzymes as well as the transportation of resources […]
Psychology of Dismissing Compliments and what that has to do with Weight Loss
“You are looking really good today!” Your gut starts to twist and you start to sweat. Someone has just given you a compliment. You know you need to say something in response, but suddenly it feels like you can’t think clearly. You try to muster up a smile but your lips feel like they have […]
The Jolly Fat Person Persona and What it Has to Do with Keto and Banting
Santa Claus is a very fat and jolly man indeed. The whole world knows him for it and, better yet, loves him for it. At all the Christmas parties (which are all year round for Santa) he is the centre of attention, telling his stories about near slay malfunctions and reindeer disasters and the party […]
Keto, Cake and Playing the Victim
by Clinical Psychologist Victoria Webster (what a legend!) Imagine this scenario: you go to Bob’s house for dinner and afterwards he proudly presents you with a chocolate cake that he has baked (from a ready-made cake mix). He offers you a piece, you say yes and have one. One piece turns into two and before […]
Why Your Body Gets Fat and How Keto/Banting Works
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Banting, Keto and Food Addiction
You may be well versed in the ways of keto or just starting on your Real Meal journey, either way no one is immune to those cunning thoughts that can creep in with a gentle whisper: “It will feel so good to eat that gummy bear… just one”. For some, this voice may not be […]