Ep. 8 | Meet Ben - 17kg Down, How That Feels, Coffee, Chocolate, Anxiety Weight Gain, Emotional Eating & Lots More

Meet Ben, who has lost 17kg throughout our 12 weeks together and is now navigating his health journey from 118kg down to 98kg and exactly how that feels. Saucy Starter: We’ve known each other for 15 years. We start with a trip down memory lane, in Greece and our downfalls! Weighing in at the start and end of the season. How much of what we did back then would be frowned upon now? Probably a lot! Carbs on carbs, booze & bread baskets. We talk about anxiety eating when work is too busy. Emotional eating. Coffee. Chocolate. Fatherhood, Confidence and a HELL of a lot more. Our chat focuses (loosely) around Ben’s journey and feedback on his 12 weeks. ……………… Main Course: A few words to describe your experience: Life changing What are some of the key changes you have felt? Sugar cravings have all but disappeared. Comfort eating has pretty much diminished. Your Starting Weight (KG): 115 Your Current Weight (KG): 98 How quickly did you start to notice a change in your body, moods or feelings of confidence? Week 1 What has been your key learning?: I have the self control when I need to Would you go back to the way you were eating?: Yes. But with knowledge that I can control and manage it comfortably Did it feel harder or easiest than you thought it would be to make changes? Harder Is what you learnt flexible to your lifestyle?: Yes. Budgeting will be the main concern Now, did you not eat steak for breakfast every day? What would you say to someone, in a painful place, lacking knowledge or body confidence, but scared to try and change?: Talk. Talk to people in the know. Ask question after question. Once you have someone in your corner, the accountability kicks in and the decisions become easier. Even if the process is still difficult. Takeaway Dessert: Ben’s Favourite Recipes & his recommendations on what to do if you’re feeling stuck. ....................... In this podcast we focus our conversations around fitness, nutrition & mindset. Based on real life experiences. On The Menu each week: A Introductory Starter, Insightful Main Course & Juicy Dessert. Navigating the world, our food environment, social changes & a whole lot more. You can access more Free Tools & Resources over at www.amysfitnessandnutrition.co.nz - Binge our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Articles, Health Hacks & Recipes⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Sign up to our Free Weekly Newsletter with 1 Recipe, 1 Juicy Story & 1 Epic Insight - Explore our ready to go ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitesize Guides & Body Reset Transformation Programmes⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Book in for a Consultation or Tailored Nutrition Plan - Take 2 minutes to fill in my ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tell Me Everything Form⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see if you're ready for change...