DEEP DIVE

April’s Deep Dive theme is Hunger, not just what it feels like, but what drives it, shapes it, and influences the way you respond to it. Across this month, we will explore the thoughts, beliefs, emotions, habits, and physiology that sit beneath your experience of hunger. We will look at physical hunger, emotional hunger, satiety, portion awareness, and the latest thinking on approaches such as intermittent fasting and time restricted eating. Most importantly, you will begin to understand your own hunger more clearly, so you can respond with greater confidence, wisdom, and self-trust.

Mon 23 Mar at 7 pm 
Making the most of your body

In this class we’ll explore making the most of your body, covering everything from self-care, to enjoying what you can do with your body, to how you dress.

Wed 1 Apr at 12 noon
Uncovering What You Think and Believe About Hunger

In this class we will explore the multifaceted causes of hunger, distinguishing between physical hunger and emotional triggers that lead us to think we're hungry. Learn about your own body's hunger signals and put a plan together for what you want to think, feel and do when they show up. You'll also learn about the role of nutrients in satiety, and how lifestyle factors such as stress, sleep, and physical activity influence hunger levels. Through this class you will gain practical knowledge and strategies to identify true hunger, manage cravings, and make informed food choices that support your weight loss and well-being.

Thu 16 Apr at 12 noon
Portion Size and Stopping At Enough

In this class you will address the challenges of portion control, recognising satiety cues, and stopping eating when you don't want to. Discover how to gauge appropriate portion sizes, understand the significance of eating speed, and the impact of external factors on consumption. We'll look at different approaches to listening to your body so that you can stop eating when it's had enough to make better health and weight management easier.

Mon 20 Apr at 12 noon 
The Latest Thinking on Time Restricted Eating and Intermittent Fasting

In this class you will learn about the latest developments and scientific insights into time-restricted eating and intermittent fasting. You will be introduced to the various approaches and methodologies, and schools of thought, behind these eating patterns, examining their potential benefits and drawbacks. The class aims to provide a balanced understanding, helping you to make informed decisions about incorporating Time Restricted Eating or Intermittent Fasting practices into your life.

Mon 27 Apr at 7 pm
The Science of Hunger

In this class, you will explore how hunger is influenced by hormones, blood sugar dynamics, neurotransmitters, and metabolic processes that affect energy balance, satiety, and the drive for food. We’ll explore why hunger is not simply a matter of an empty stomach, and why appetite can feel stronger, quieter, steadier, or more chaotic at different times. By learning more about the physiology behind hunger, you can start to make sense of your eating patterns with greater clarity.