BUC Gym, 3rd Floor, The Point Mall, 76 Regent Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005
082 603 4689 (Gabi)
072 712 9232 (Megan)
Transform Your Relationship with Food
Embrace Balanced Nutrition Through a Positive Approach to Food
Your Journey to Balanced Nutrition Begins Now
We empower you to transform your relationship with food
and nourish your body and mind.
Our holistic approach also addresses the psychological aspects of eating,
helping you let go of restrictive diets
and embrace a balanced, positive way of nourishing yourself.
Meet Your Dieticians:
Gabi
I am passionate about client-centred care. Through my work, I aim to empower my clients to build a positive relationship with food & with their bodies through healthy habit formation, flexibility and continuous learning & growing. I do NOT promote dieting behaviours, restrictive food rules or eliminations, or “good” versus “bad” food.
Instead, I encourage eating for well-being and encourage good nutrition overall because it FEELS good rather than because of any moral value.
Megan
My approach to health is integrative - looking not only at diet, but movement, mental health and social well-being.
I do not believe in attaining health through restrictive diets, but rather through discovering a balance that makes your body and mind feel good and supports overall health. When working with me, I will help you create comfortable habits that feel rewarding and sustainable, rather than fostering unpleasant food-rules that do not fit your lifestyle or preferences.
Overcome Emotional Eating and Binge Eating
Do you have difficulty finding ways to cope with stress and anxiety, other than by eating?
We work together to understand and manage the emotions and triggers
behind your eating habits.
Learn to:
Identify Triggers:
Discover the emotional triggers that lead to unhealthy eating patterns.
Develop Coping Strategies:
Build effective strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotions, rather than ONLY defaulting to food.
End the Restrict-Binge Cycle:
Break free from the cycle of restriction and bingeing with compassionate and supportive guidance.
Let Go of the Diet Mentality
Diets often promote a negative relationship with food,
leading to cycles of restriction and guilt.
We help you:
Abandon Food Rules:
Let go of rigid food rules and embrace a flexible, intuitive approach to eating.
See Food Positively:
Learn to see food as a source of nourishment and joy, rather than something to be controlled or feared.
Adopt Nourishing Behaviors:
Shift your focus from weight loss to adopting health behaviors that truly nourish your body.
Optimize Nutrition for Your Best Self
Boost Energy Levels:
Fuel your body with the right nutrients to keep your energy levels high throughout the day.
Enhance Mental Clarity:
Improve your cognitive function and focus with a balanced, nutritious diet.
Improve Mood:
Discover how certain foods can positively affect your mood and overall mental well-being.
Eating Disorder Recovery
Embark on a journey toward a healthy and stress-free relationship with food and your body.
Restore your health and strength with nutrition therapy and nutrition counselling
Optimise meal patterns and nutritional intake
Regain your health by nourishing your body according to its needs
Expand food variety
Graduate exposure to foods to support increased flexibility in food selection and enjoyment
Nurture a happy and healthy relationship with food and your body
Challenge your beliefs around food and your body to develop body acceptance, and an enjoyable, caring relationship with food
How can you help me stop emotional eating and binge eating?
Food can definitely be a source of comfort and joy.
That is not wrong or anything to feel guilty for!
We work with you to find ways to actually satisfy emotional hunger (with and without food) and address the root causes of emotional eating and binge eating.
We help you:
Identify Emotional Triggers: Recognize the specific emotions and situations that lead to compensatory eating. Create awareness: Learn to become aware of what you ACTUALLY need, based on how you feel in the moment, rather than defaulting to food.
Develop Healthy Coping Strategies: Develop a variety of effective tools for coping with emotions, rather than relying solely on food.
Create a Balanced Eating Routine: Establish a regular eating schedule that includes a variety of nourishing foods to prevent feelings of deprivation and subsequent bingeing.
Provide Ongoing Support: We offer continuous guidance and support to help you feel confident in building positive habits and making lasting changes.
What makes your approach different from traditional diets?
Our approach is centered around building a healthy relationship with food rather than focusing on weight loss or restrictive dieting.
We emphasize:
Intuitive Eating: Encouraging you to learn to trust your body's hunger and fullness cues and make food choices that feel good both physically and emotionally.
Eliminating Food Rules: Helping you let go of strict dietary rules and embrace a more flexible, balanced approach to eating.
Holistic Health: Addressing the psychological and emotional aspects of eating to support overall well-being and looking at the role of nutrition as a piece of the puzzle in the broader lens of health.
Long-Term Sustainability: Promoting health behaviors that are maintainable and enjoyable, leading to lasting positive changes.
How will optimizing my nutrition impact my daily life?
Optimizing your nutrition can have a profound impact on various aspects of your life, including:
Increased Energy Levels: Proper nutrition provides the fuel your body needs to perform at its best, helping you feel more energetic and less fatigued throughout the day.
Enhanced Mental Clarity: A balanced diet supports brain health, improving focus, concentration, and cognitive function.
Improved Mood: Certain nutrients play a crucial role in regulating mood and emotional health, leading to a more positive outlook and reduced feelings of stress and anxiety.
Better Overall Health: Good nutrition strengthens your immune system, supports gut health, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases, contributing to overall well-being and quality of life.
Take the First Step Towards a Healthier You
Streamline your journey with our convenient online booking system.
Schedule your visit with Gabi & Megan effortlessly, ensuring prompt access to personalized care tailored to your needs.
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