Navigating the transition out of lockdown. How to find confidence in returning to normal life when your eating habits or body shape and size have changed

 
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In this week’s episode, I discuss the challenges associated with transitioning out of lockdown and how you can deal with the fear associated with returning to ‘normality’ when your weight, body competition and/or eating habits have changed during lockdown. This episode will provide you with practical tips for increasing body confidence, navigating conversations around changes in your body composition and eating habits, and provide guidance on how you can get back to being yourself in a healthy manner.

I discuss:

  • Why there’s been a change in body image and eating habits during lockdown (4:42)

  • Dealing with the fear associated with returning to normality when your body is a different shape and size (13:25)

  • The reality of lockdown weight gain and why it has been a common experience (19:05)

  • Avoiding the comparison trap (22:38)

  • The relationship with food and emotional eating (24:55)

  • Tips for improving your body image as we come out of lockdown (27:26)

  • Dealing with comments relating to your body composition (31:00)

  • Managing anxiety around how to maintain a healthy lifestyle (35:10)

  • Assessing the degree of rigidity you have developed around your food and lifestyle habits. Are they coming from a place of fear or alignment with your values?(40:40)

  • Practical tips for increasing your body confidence (47:18)

Should you need support, help is available

Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 

Beyond Blue 1300 224 636

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Rachel Hawkins