Valentine’s Day can bring up mixed feelings for many people. For some, it’s a day of celebration and connection. For others, it’s a reminder of loneliness. And for anyone living with difficult eating or an eating disorder, the day can feel especially challenging—particularly because of all the chocolate, champagne and romantic hampers.

As a new year begins, it’s common to want to be ready to set fresh goals and map out plans for your success for the year. Yet, if you struggle with food, eating and/or concerns about your weight, those goals often centre around ‘controlling’ your eating or losing weight and/or finally ‘getting over’ your eating disorder.

The festive season can feel unbearable for people living with eating disorders or disordered eating. This is not a personal failure. It is not a lack of willpower. And it is certainly not something to be ashamed of.

The festive season is a time of family, friends, and celebration – and food and festive meals often take centre stage. For people living with diabetes, especially those who also struggle with their relationship with food, the holiday season in December and New Year celebrations in January can feel overwhelming rather than joyful.

Looking for quick ways to lose weight? The more you click on fad diets, weight loss shakes and “perfect body” promises, the harder it is to find credible information. This blog explains why—and how to take charge of your online search results.

Nourishing food and regular exercise support your health and boost your mood. But when taken to extremes in pursuit of the “perfect body,” they can become obsessive and harmful. For those already struggling with eating and weight, these ideals can be especially triggering. This blog explores the issue and encourages a shift from perfection to well-being.

Do you ever feel like you just can’t stop eating? You’re not alone. Many people find themselves reaching for snacks or seconds or bingeing without tuning into their real hunger cues. This Eating Free blog unpacks why you may be eating in this way, and what you can do about it.

Do you know anyone who went on a diet, lost weight and kept it off long-term? Probably not. This Eating Free blog explores why most weight-loss diets fail to deliver lasting results—and often lead to rebound weight gain.

Good diabetes management is closely tied to food and eating—but it’s not as simple as it sounds. If you live with diabetes, like I do, you know how complex it is. You’re constantly thinking about food, eating and medication—often under pressure that others may not understand. This blog explores how diabetes can impact your relationship with food and offers ways to ease the strain and help you manage your diabetes.

Eating disorders affect people of all races, ages, cultures, genders, body types and backgrounds. They don’t discriminate—and they are never a choice. Many who are struggling carry a lot of pain and shame, which can become a barrier to seeking help. This Eating Free blog explores the contributing factors to the development of an eating disorder and encourages anyone is suffering to reach out for support. Recovery is possible—and everyone deserves access to the care and support they deserve.

Weight-loss medications can be a powerful tool for managing Type 2 diabetes and obesity. But their growing popularity—fuelled by social media and celebrity trends—also risks promoting unrealistic body standards and quick-fix thinking. This Eating Free blog explores the use of these drugs and highlights the critical role of nutrition and lifestyle education in sustaining weight loss.