Second Nature

Second Nature Make losing weight feel Second Nature. We want to make losing weight feel easier; to make it feel second nature. House Rules...
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Our app uses behavioural science to retrain your mind to make healthy choices automatically, so these stick in the long run. We also pair you with a registered nutritionist who provides one-to-one advice and supports you to build new, healthier habits. Please bring a love for food & health, an open mind and a positive attitude to our channels!
2. We expect our users to offer us the same level of c

ourtesy that we offer them, so we have a short set of 'house rules':
-all users must comply with the social media platform’s terms of use as well as these terms of use
-all users must be respectful of people's privacy
- please don't share private information about other people.
3. We will remove, block, ban and/ or report users to the associated social media platform who direct messages at us which we believe:
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-are spam (persistent negative and/ or abusive tweeting in which the aim is to provoke a response)
-advertise products or services for profit
-promote an unhealthy relationship to food/exercise and/or disordered eating behaviours
You can report these users to us at anytime!
4. We will also remove, block, report or ban any user who:
encourages others to post such messages
uses offensive images as their profile picture
has an offensive user name
5. We reserve the right to adjust these rules as needed and to delete content for reasons not stated in this list.
6. Please remember we do not offer medical advice. For any medical concerns or individual advice, please consult your GP or health professional.
7. We welcome discussion and feedback, including about the Second Nature programme itself - we're always keen to make the programme better! If you have something you'd like to tell us privately, or any questions or comments, please contact us on [email protected]

By using our social channels you agree to comply with these house rules and the platform’s own terms and conditions.

Holidays can have us worrying about losing control around food and 'ruining' all the progress we've made.They can make u...
07/08/2026

Holidays can have us worrying about losing control around food and 'ruining' all the progress we've made.

They can make us revert to all-or-nothing thinking patterns: 'if I can't do everything, I won't do anything'.
But here's the truth.

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It's not about subtracting things and restricting yourself, or ditching habits all together. It's about intergrating small, achievable things into your day.

If they have any chance of sticking around for life, healthy habits need to work around you, not against you.

And the most important thing of all 🏝️

Thank you Ashley Leong (ANutr) 💕 - Second Nature health coach and registered nutritionist 💙

Holidays can have us worrying about losing control around food and 'ruining' all the progress we've made.They can make u...
07/08/2026

Holidays can have us worrying about losing control around food and 'ruining' all the progress we've made.

They can make us revert to all-or-nothing thinking patterns: 'if I can't do everything, I won't do anything'. But here's the truth.

⬆️⬆️⬆️

If they have any chance of sticking around for life, healthy habits need to work around you, not against you.

It's not about subtracting things and restricting yourself, or ditching habits all together, it's abit intergrating small, achievable things into your day.

And the most important thing of all 🏝️

Thank you Ashley Leong (ANutr) 💕

06/08/2026

Your body has a weight it wants to defend. Crash diets create a threat that makes it fight back.

That's your "set point": the weight your body protects through hunger hormones, metabolism and energy use. Drop weight too fast, and it slows your metabolism and cranks up hunger to defend it.

Plateaus still happen with slow, steady change, that's normal. But the defence is milder, not the all-out fight a crash diet triggers. Keep going, and your body begins to understand you're working with it, not against it, easing into the change instead of continuing to fight.

Second Nature is built around this: small changes, held long enough to actually shift the baseline.

Thank you to Second Nature health coach and registered nutritionist, Spela, for this brilliant visual 💚

Find out more about Second Nature via the link:

secondnature.io/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

Mid-week reminders:1) The idea that you have to '"be good" before holiday so you can "be naughty" when you get there is ...
05/08/2026

Mid-week reminders:

1) The idea that you have to '"be good" before holiday so you can "be naughty" when you get there is all-or-nothing thinking at work.

2) Our brains often mistake thirst for hunger. Check in with yourself: how much water have you had today?

3) When weight loss starts from a place of self-love, it is far more likely to last ♥️

4) Progress is the pattern, not one plate.

5) Rather than thinking about what you should remove from your diet, start thinking about what you can add to nourish yourself.

A balanced meal will keep you fuller for longer, satisfied, and nourished.

6) If you can’t picture doing it in 3 months, it’s unlikely to be a sustainable change.

04/08/2026

As a society, we picture successful weight loss as a 3-month diet with the number on the scale always dropping. But as we know, that kind of weight loss rarely lasts.

Real weight loss that sticks looks more like this graph: progress, a stall, more progress, not a straight line down.

That stall is your set point at work. Everyone has a natural weight range the body defends, shaped by DNA and environment. Push below it too fast, and your body fights to pull you back, until it's had time to reset.

Restrict harder to force your way through, and your body pushes back: hunger climbs, metabolism slows to defend the set point. That's what makes strict diets so hard to sustain, and why most people who go that route end up regaining it all, and more.

Lose slowly enough, though, and your set point itself can shift. Give it 8-12 weeks, and your body settles into the new normal, ready to lose again.

Sustainable weight loss isn't built in weeks, it's built over years, consolidating small habits until they stop feeling like effort and start feeling like just how you live.

Not a diet but a lifestyle: Second Nature.

03/08/2026

300,000 people. That's how many have already changed their relationship with food through Second Nature. Not with a quick fix, but by building healthy habits that actually stick.

9 in 10 of our members lose weight and keep it off for 12+ months. Because we don't just tell you what to eat. We help you understand why you eat the way you do, so the healthy choice becomes second nature.

Whether you're building habits alongside medication or going it alone, the science says the same thing: sustainable weight loss comes from behaviour change, not willpower.

Ready to make it second nature? Follow the link in our bio today

02/08/2026

Ever wondered how you can feel so full after dinner but still fancy dessert?

This sensation is known as sensory specific satiety.

As you eat a food, your brain's interest in that specific taste, texture and smell fades, even while your appetite for something different remains strong. It's why a big meal can leave you genuinely full, but a new flavour on the table switches appetite back on.

It's biology working as intended, not a flaw. Sensory specific satiety is thought to be an evolutionary mechanism that pushes us toward a varied diet, so we don't overload on one food and miss out on others.

This is exactly why we never ask you to cut out entire food groups at Second Nature. Working with your biology often means finding a whole food swap, like dates with nut butter or naturally sweet fruit, that satisfies your cravings while supporting your goals. Sometimes, it means having the usual dessert, guilt-free, because balance includes room for the foods you enjoy.

Next time that sweet craving hits right after a savoury meal, you'll know exactly what your brain's doing, and that there's no wrong way to answer it.

Content by Second Nature health coach, Ashley .foodiediary 💙

Find out more about Second Nature here 🔗
secondnature.io/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

30/07/2026

The reason it's so hard for us to stop at just a small handful of crisps isn't willpower.

Food scientists gave it a name back in the 1960s. Once you know it, you'll notice it.

Keep watching to find out...

Find out more about Second Nature via the link:

secondnature.io/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

25/07/2026

Our members make us proud every day.

They undo old thinking patterns.
They break free from diet culture.
They rebuild their relationship with food.
They bounce back from setbacks.
They create sustainable change.

No matter what path you take, losing weight in a way that lasts is never easy.

We exist to support you along the way, so that eventually a healthy lifestyle can feel like Second Nature.

Check your eligibility via the link today 🔗

secondnature.io/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

22/07/2026

Struggling to stay hydrated this summer? Here’s a hack from Second Nature health coach .c_nutrition that makes it feel easier 🍓

Freeze fruit and herbs into ice cubes (swap the water for coconut water for a twist), then drop them into your glass for an easy hydration upgrade.

It’s also a nice way to satisfy that craving for something sweeter when the weather heats up.

It’s a small tweak that helps you:

• use up fruit before it goes to waste
• make water more interesting to drink
• support healthy hydration without overthinking


Some perfect combos:

• strawberry, mint and coconut water
• lime and mint
• lemon and basil (trust us on this one)

Save this post and try it this summer ☀️

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