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Feed Your Body Not Your Mind by Anna Strozek, Nottingham (2026)

15/04/2025

My TEDx Talk: "We are WHY we eat - the truth behind emotional eating" is now live 🔴🎙

Watch to learn how to:

✅️ manage emotions without turning to food
✅️ stop using chocolate as the answer to all your problems
✅️ get 3 simple steps to change your relationship with food forever

and so much more ✅️✅️✅️

Link to watch in my BIO 👉 .

Enjoy and please share your thoughts 💛

05/03/2025

3 tips to help you manage cravings:

✳️ Apply the "5-minute" rule:

When you feel a sudden urge to eat something that’s not linked to hunger, stop for 5 minutes and do something that helps you calm down: deep breathing, a quick walk or a short meditation. Often, in those 5 minutes, the craving will pass and you’ll have time to assess your needs.

✳️ Identify the emotion, not the food:

Instead of automatically reaching for food, try to identify the emotion behind the craving. Are you stressed? Bored? Sad? Being aware of your emotions helps you make more conscious choices rather than reacting automatically with food.

✳️ Turn eating habits into routine:

Building healthy eating habits, such as regular meals, can help minimise cravings. When your body gets regular, nourishing meals - complete with protein (crucial for satisfying hunger!), fats and carbs (YES: and carbs!) - it’s less likely to react to emotional hunger.

What's your best strategy for managing cravings?🍪🍫

25/02/2025

It’s an evolution, not a revolution!

Have you ever caught yourself thinking you’re not looking after yourself "the right way"?

❌ Because there is no avocado on your plate.
❌ Because you’re not running every day.
❌ Because you choose chicken breast from Lidl over tofu.
❌ Because your workout was just a walk to the shop.
❌ Because you exercise in your favourite oversized T-shirt instead of fancy gym wear.

And then you wonder… "Am I even doing this right?"

YES - you are!!

And yes - hats off to you because you're finding a way to make weight loss fit into your life instead of turning your life into weight loss!

That’s the real win!

If you sometimes feel guilty for not doing it perfectly, ask yourself: "Would I really want my life to revolve around perfect meals and endless workouts?"

Because let’s be honest - going all in on fitness comes at a price: your time, energy, work, relationships or free time. If that’s not the trade you want to make, then your way - the one that actually fits your life - is the best way.

Take a second to think about what needs to shift for you to feel okay with where you are?

Maybe it’s not about pushing harder, but about accepting how well you’re already doing.

Do you really need to keep chasing more? Sit with that thought for a moment.

Guilt happens. That’s life. Check-in with yourself: Does it push you to grow or just make you feel worse?

If someone keeps reminding you of all the things you should be doing, don’t be afraid to draw a line, say NO.

You get to decide which advice is worth keeping and which can go straight in the bin.

When you stop running away from yourself, you have a chance to notice where you are and start the change right there.

Keep going - it's your evolution 💛

20/02/2025

Here's why you crave crunchy food when you're stressed!!🍟

Ever noticed how crisps, crackers or popcorn feel way more satisfying than something soft when you're under pressure?

That’s not random - it’s neuroscience at play 🧠

🔹 Studies show that loud crunching enhances eating pleasure because it stimulates the brain’s reward system.

🔹 Crunchy foods feel more satisfying than soft ones because they engage multiple senses - touch, sound and taste.

What's the biggest problem with that?
Stress makes us automatically reach for these foods without thinking.

Next time you’re craving crisps, pause and ask yourself:

👉 Am I hungry or stressed?
👉 What am I really craving - food or comfort?

Awareness beats guilt. Every time!

Have you ever caught yourself crunching away stress?

18/02/2025

Prioritise yourself and remember: this journey of healing is about what feels right for you.

Here’s how to make it work:

✅ Include your favourite foods.

There’s no need to fear sweets or convenience meals. Processed foods aren’t the enemy - as long as you enjoy them in balance - they have their place.

✅ Recognise that the problem isn’t chocolate or pizza - it’s the guilt around them.

The real trigger for binge eating is often the shame we attach to "forbidden" foods. Instead of chasing the perfect diet, ask yourself if it’s your mindset that needs a shift.

✅ Follow what feels right, not what you think you "should" do.

If exercise isn’t your thing, that’s okay - you still have every right to drop weight or get healthier. There's no rulebook saying you have to love the gym. The only thing you do need is listening to your own needs.

✅ Respect your energy.

If you’re feeling drained or frustrated, take a step back and explore other areas you can focus on. Pushing through exhaustion won’t serve you in the long run.

There are countless ways to approach weight loss, but only one will lead to lasting success - the one that aligns with you.

Why? Because you will stick to it!

When you honour yourself in the process, it becomes far less frustrating.

When you make each day just a little easier, you will naturally move towards a better and healthier tomorrow.

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14/02/2025

Love isn’t just about relationships - it also shapes how we eat, how we care for ourselves and how we respond to food.

If you struggle with overeating, looking at food through the lens of love languages might help you understand your patterns with more kindness and less judgment.

❤️ Love language 1❤️
Words of affirmation - The way you speak to yourself about food matters.

Instead of saying “I have no willpower”, try “I am learning to listen to my body”.
Self-criticism fuels emotional eating. The more we judge ourselves, the harder it is to stop. Kindness creates change, not shame.

🩵 Love language 2 🩵
Acts of service – Eating well is a form of self-care, not self-control.

Prepare simple meals in advance so you’re not left relying on willpower when you’re tired or stressed.
People who see meal prep as care rather than a chore tend to eat in a way that feels better long-term.

💛 Love language 3 💛
Gifts – For many of us food means love, but are you giving that love to yourself?

Choose one nourishing food as a gift to yourself today - not as a reward, but as an act of self-respect.
Food given as a gift triggers a dopamine spike, which is why gifted treats feel extra special. The real gift isn’t the food, but the intention behind it.

💚 Love language 4 💚
Quality time – Rushed eating disconnects you from your body’s signals.

Sit down, take a breath and focus on your meal, even if it’s just for five minutes.
When you eat with awareness, your body digests food better and recognises fullness sooner. Slowing down can naturally reduce overeating.

🧡 Love language 5 🧡
Physical touch – Food can be an experience, not just fuel.

Engage with your food - cook it, plate it with care, notice the textures and flavours. Eating starts before the first bite.
Touching or smelling food before eating increases satisfaction and can help prevent overeating. The more present you are, the less you need to feel satisfied.

Which love language do you see in your eating habits?

10/02/2025

Weight loss and healing your relationship with food isn’t just about shedding kilos!

It’s a journey that transforms your life on so many levels.

Every small step, every conscious “yes” to yourself, isn’t just about changing your body - it’s about rewiring your mind.

When you start this path, you gain more than you expect.

More energy.
More confidence.
More space for what truly matters.

You learn to set boundaries, become more flexible and actually listen to your body.

The real reward?

Waking up to a day without a binge, where the number on the scale fades into the background.

It’s the beginning of a life where you feel lighter - inside and out.

Some days will be tough. Progress might feel painfully slow. But trust me - what seems hard today will soon become your strength.

Don’t let a little setback, a lower moment or a rough day throw you off.

Every time you show up for yourself, even in the smallest possible way, you’re investing in your health and your power.

And as long as you’re investing, you’re in the process, so keep going!

Have a great week 💛

05/02/2025

The connection between your voice and your body’s ability to release weight is absolutely mind-blowing‼️🤯

If you’ve ever felt like you couldn’t speak your truth, didn’t have a voice or simply didn’t know what your truth was, keep reading 👇

Your words carry power.

But when you suppress your voice - whether out of fear, shame or past conditioning - that energy doesn’t just disappear. It gets stored.

And for many, that unexpressed energy turns into physical weight, tension or emotional eating.

Why does this happen?

Suppressed self-expression = stored energy❌️

If you’ve held back your voice - especially in key moments of your life - your body may have taken on the weight of unspoken words.

Blocked self-expression can trigger a deep, unconscious protection mode:

➡️ Fear of being seen or heard → your body keeps you safe through extra weight

➡️ Past rejection, judgment or criticism → your body creates a protective layer of extra weight as a shield

➡️ Being told you were “too much” or “too loud” → your voice gets silenced, so your body compensates.

That's why emotional eating becomes a way to cope.

When you suppress your truth, your mind-body connection weakens. Intuition feels blocked. Instead of using your voice, you use food - to soothe, to numb, to fill the gap.

But the good news is that you can reverse this pattern by:

✅ Speaking up - even in small ways (say “no” when you mean it, express your thoughts)

✅ Using your voice - through writing, journaling or even singing

✅ Tuning into your body - if you feel resistance, heaviness or shutdown, that’s your body saying “no” or “not now”

✅ Owning your voice’s power - you deserve to be heard.

Many people experience physical shifts when they start expressing their truth. If your body was holding onto weight due to unspoken words, by doing the work, you will notice:

✨ Less emotional eating - your cravings change

✨ Better digestion - your throat and gut are closely linked

✨ Feeling lighter z emotionally and physically.

This isn’t about dieting.

It’s about releasing what no longer serves you - emotionally and physically✨️

Have you ever noticed this connection in yourself?

28/01/2025

The science of food cravings: What your brain is really telling you?

Have you ever noticed how cravings for sugary or salty snacks hit hardest when you’re stressed, tired or overwhelmed?

This isn’t just about willpower - it’s about how your brain is wired. Cravings are your brain’s way of seeking quick comfort or energy.

When you’re stressed, your brain releases cortisol, a hormone that makes you crave high-calorie foods to prepare for a “fight or flight” response.

Similarly, when you’re tired, your brain looks for fast fuel - usually in the form of sugar - for a quick energy boost.

But here’s the thing: these cravings lead to a temporary fix and a long-term crash.

The good news? You can “rewire” your brain’s response to cravings by understanding what it’s really asking for.

Remember, cravings are signals, not commands.

Instead of battling them with guilt or frustration, get curious about what they’re telling you.

Your brain might be asking for rest, relief or connection rather than a snack.

When you learn to listen beyond the craving, you’ll find that managing emotional eating becomes less about restriction and more about self-awareness and care.

If you want to learn how to do it and apply this knowledge in everyday life, join my new 6-week online coaching program Feed Your Body Not Your Mind.

We are starting on Monday 10.02 at 7PM UK time🎯

Click on the link in my BIO 👉 for more details ✅️

28/01/2025

The science of food cravings: What your brain is really telling you?

Have you ever noticed how cravings for sugary or salty snacks hit hardest when you’re stressed, tired or overwhelmed?

This isn’t just about willpower - it’s about how your brain is wired. Cravings are your brain’s way of seeking quick comfort or energy.

When you’re stressed, your brain releases cortisol, a hormone that makes you crave high-calorie foods to prepare for a “fight or flight” response.

Similarly, when you’re tired, your brain looks for fast fuel - usually in the form of sugar - for a quick energy boost.

But here’s the thing: these cravings lead to a temporary fix and a long-term crash.

The good news? You can “rewire” your brain’s response to cravings by understanding what it’s really asking for.

Remember, cravings are signals, not commands.

Instead of battling them with guilt or frustration, get curious about what they’re telling you.

Your brain might be asking for rest, relief or connection rather than a snack.

When you learn to listen beyond the craving, you’ll find that managing emotional eating becomes less about restriction and more about self-awareness and care.

If you want to learn how to do it and apply this knowledge in everyday life, join my new 6-week online coaching program Feed Your Body Not Your Mind.

We are starting on Monday 10.02 at 7PM UK time. More details here: https://feedyourbodynotyourmind.com/group-coaching-program/

23/01/2025

The moments that I'll always remember - my very first TEDx Talk 🔴🎙

It was such a great honour, pleasure and unforgettable joy to share my passion and expertise for the topic of healing emotional eating with a beautiful audience of the TEDx MaidMarianWay in Nottingham😍

My talk was called "We are WHY we eat - the truth behind emotional eating" and I can honestly say that every single second of these 16 minutes felt incredibly authentic. When I wrote this talk, I didn't even realise that every single word of it was coming straight from my soul✨️

I never imagined that 25 years of binge eating disorder would bring me to the place where I can not only truly feel for anyone who struggles with food, but also help them heal and take them to the other side of this challenging yet extremely life-changing journey✨️💛

Massive thanks to Mitzie Williams who organised this incredible event - for your wisdom, love and support🙏

Congratulations to all the fantastic speakers: Mia Forbes Pirie, Pete Rushmer, Clive Foster, Melanie Welaratne and James Kendrick. Your energy made this day so powerful and magical🌟🎉

And huge love and thank you to the wonderful ladies who supported me in person: Clare Jefferies - who also gave an amazing and heart warming introduction to my talk🙏, Lizzie Robinson, Karen Jane Nunn, Julija Nester, Helen Radice and Fiona Vigar😍 Your beautiful smiles in the first row, phenomenal energy and contagious joy warmed up the whole room and half of Nottingham❤️😁

So, to anyone who might be struggling or feeling stuck right now..
Remember that this very moment is preparing you for something that might totally transform your life and that one day your biggest nightmare might fuel your biggest passion ✨️
So please - never doubt yourself! You are here for a reason! 💫🌟⭐️😊

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