Women’s Health Unwrapped
Episode 123:
How I finally stopped dieting and transformed my relationship with food
Are you stuck in an endless cycle of dieting?
“For years, I saw food as something to control—something that determined whether I was being ‘good’ or ‘bad.’ It took me a long time to realise that food wasn’t the enemy; it was my way of taking care of myself.”
— Nicola Farndell
In this episode of Women’s Health Unwrapped:
If you’ve ever felt trapped in the endless cycle of dieting—starting every Monday, feeling like you’ve failed by Friday, and promising yourself you’ll "do better" next week—you’re not alone. I spent years in this cycle, believing that once I hit a certain weight, I’d finally feel confident, happy, and worthy. But that moment never came.
In this episode, I’m sharing how I finally stopped dieting for good and built a way of eating that supports my long-term health and happiness. This is not about why diets don’t work (we’ve covered that before!)—it’s about what actually helped me break free, shift my mindset, and embrace food in a way that fuels both my body and my life.
If you’re ready to stop the dieting cycle and find a more sustainable, empowering way to approach food, this episode is for you!
The key talking points in this episode are:
The endless dieting cycle – how I spent years stuck in a loop of restriction, guilt, and frustration.
Why my self-worth is no longer tied to my weight.
The role of food beyond weight loss.
Breaking the emotional connection to food to shift away from how I used food for comfort, stress relief, and reward.
The truth about weight and health.
What I do now instead of dieting – how I nourish my body in a way that feels good and supports my future self.
How you can start breaking free from dieting today.
Supporting podcast on dieting mentioned in the episode:
Podcast episode #46 - Why you should never go on a diet again
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