On my path, personal and professional, I’ve learned that change can be messy. Sometimes, change comes easily; other times, you need a little help in identifying, understanding, and dismantling those influences, conscious or otherwise, that hold you back from better informed choices. But, when you’re ready, embracing change is easier. And it’s more likely to stick if it’s quieter, stealthier, and more flexible. A bit like a Ninja.

Change is like a scary rollercoaster, there may be moments of anxiety or uncertainty, especially just before the ride starts. But there can also be a sense of euphoria when the ride is over.

Switching up your food, eating and lifestyle approaches can be just as challenging, especially when it’s something as emotionally charged as food, or when taking a leap of faith and stepping away from the “one size fits all” advice that takes up so much of the health management space. But, if what you’ve been doing, or dreading having to do (again), isn’t serving you well, then why keep on doing it?

My approach to health behaviour updating is simple, practical and grounded in science and, if weight is your concern, rest assured there’s no deprivation, guilt, or calorie-counting.

Like the roller coaster, it might get a little scary but more ‘Squirrel Nutkin’ ride than ‘Nemesis’. And I’ll hold your hand all the way. Yes, switching up your behaviours and choices and creating a plan that works for you – not for your partner, your friend, or the latest social media influencer – may be a little different but maybe it’s time for something new.

Maybe it’s time to nourish, not punish, yourself.

Oh, and the black Lycra is optional.