by Editor | Jun 2, 2025 | Blog
Chasing shape or choosing health? By Alexandra van Essche, Eating Free founder and lead coach Everywhere we turn—on social media, in gyms and even in wellness spaces—we’re bombarded with images of the “ideal” body. Chiselled abs, sculpted arms, ultra-low body fat. In...
by Editor | May 21, 2025 | Blog
Why Can’t I Stop Eating? By Alexandra van Essche, Eating Free founder and lead coach 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, even when they’re not physically hungry. If...
by Editor | May 14, 2025 | Blog
The empty promises of weight loss diets By Alexandra van Essche, Eating Free founder and lead coach Do you know anyone who went on a diet, lost weight and kept it off long-term? Probably not. Many people find themselves stuck in a cycle of losing weight, regaining it,...
by Editor | May 10, 2025 | Blog
Navigating food and diabetes: Finding balance in a complex journey By Alexandra van Essche, Eating Free founder and lead coach Living with Type 1 diabetes—like I do—means constantly balancing insulin, food and activity to avoid blood sugar highs (hyperglycaemia) and...
by Editor | Apr 26, 2025 | Blog
Eating disorders don’t discriminate—and they are not a choice By Alexandra van Essche, Eating Free founder and lead coach Eating disorders do not discriminate. They affect people of all races, ages, cultures, genders, body types, backgrounds and socio-economic...