FOOD FREEDOM COACHING TESTIMONIALS
Read the stories of women just like you who have been stuck in a negative cycle of binge-eating, restriction, and negative body image but have finally found food freedom.
Now I can eat freely without those negative connotations attached to food
Tori Gillies, Elite Athlete, Binge-restrict Cycle, Food Freedom Graduate!
“I began seeing Kim when I was in an extremely confused place when it came to food and fueling. I am a developing elite triathlete and throughout my athletic career, I had seen several dietitians, due to the lack of energy availability and menstrual function. However, these dietitians came with extreme measures; I found myself constantly struggling with food and as a consequence of this I began comparing to other athletes and their ‘finer, more muscular and toned frame’ – not focusing on the race at hand, always thinking about how I looked.
One dietitian had told me to eat everything and anything. Recognising that this was unhealthy for me, I began to see another one who had told me to just eat plain foods and not much of it. This then began my journey of binge-restrict cycle.
Kim is just incredible. I loved working with her for the three months we were together. Unlike the others she actually listened to what I had to say. She challenged me to think in a different light, held me accountable, whilst coming up with individual resolutions. She allowed me to break free of the comparison to others and focus on the race rather than how I looked and gave me the tools to eat food for enjoyment and as fuel for my body.
Now I can eat freely without those negative annotations attached to food. I enjoy food now, going-out, and eating ‘indulgent’ foods without hating myself or feeling guilt. She completely helped me overcome this cycle I was stuck in. She helped me understand my body and what it needs. She offered a unique perspective, tools individual to me and a simplistic yet purposeful approach – that I could maintain in the months when after she was gone.
She honestly saved me and has helped me develop not only as an athlete but as an individual as well. If you have the opportunity to work with her… it is very much life-changing and worthwhile”.
I was stuck in a restrict binge cycle that I felt I couldn’t get out of.
Eva Mason, Binge-Restrict Cycle, Food Freedom Graduate!
At the start of my journey with Kim I had such an unhealthy mindset with food and my body image. I was stuck in a restrict binge cycle that I felt I couldn’t get out of. I was obsessed with weighing my foods, checking my body weight to make sure I hadn’t gained weight, calorie counting, macros in foods, and always checking food labels.
Kim was super understanding and made me feel comfortable to talk about any struggles I was having openly. She knew the exact strategies to help me through my issues, and we discussed tools for me to use everyday, such as challenging the “guilt voice”. Kim also helped me adjust my mindset on “unhealthy” foods to perceive foods as fuel that my body needs to function on a day to day basis. One of the key learnings for me was that if I give my body what it needs and craves for energy expenditure and function each day, my body will fall in a weight where it is meant to be. Consequently, I will no longer feel the need to binge or restrict as I am “listening” to my body.
Kim’s approach to tackle these problems was outstanding and motivating as she also made sure to celebrate my small wins each session. This was beneficial and it motivated me more as I knew I was on the right track. Her methods have helped me to improve on positive self talk, which has enabled me to focus on mindful eating and food freedom. I now feel like I can eat freely without the guilt and beating myself up for eating food I once deemed as “unhealthy”. I also feel that I can enjoy food with friends or family without stressing about the food.
With all of the tools Kim has provided me with, I know I am prepared for any future challenges that may come my way. I appreciate all of the time and effort that Kim put into helping me learn tools and strategies to prevent these negative habits. I would strongly recommend Kim to anyone who feels they are struggling with the same, or similar issues to what I have mentioned.
Thank you so much Kim x
I genuinely thought the binge and restrict cycle was unbreakable but working with Kim proved me very wrong!
Teresa, Binge-restrict Cycle, Food Freedom Graduate!
I contacted Kim after seeing reviews online that I related to, I wanted to get help with building a better relationship with food and to have freedom over my choices without guilt.
I have been struggling with restriction and binge eating for years and I have tried a wide range of diets which only resulted in the continued cycle. Kim’s approach stood out to me as it takes your whole lifestyle and mindset into consideration.
I felt comfortable with being completely open with Kim and learned to understand the foods I’m eating and how it works within my body. Kim helped me to understand what foods would fuel me for the day, which over time has led to less obsession over food and calories.
It has been just over a month since I have worked with Kim and through the tools and knowledge gained, I have learned to create a healthier lifestyle whilst still incorporating foods I love!
I highly recommend working with Kim, I genuinely thought the binge and restrict cycle was unbreakable but working with Kim proved me very wrong!
" I am now relaxed around food. I haven’t touched a food tracking app for months!"
Megan, binge-restrict cycle, food freedom graduate
When I first reached out to Kim, I was in a really bad cycle of binge eating, hating my body and blaming myself for eating foods that weren’t deemed “healthy”. This lead to feelings of disappointment and sadness within myself. This sadness reflected on my personal relationships and the people around me, I felt I was losing out on precious memories with the people I love. This is when I felt I needed real help, and at this point I found Kim!
Kim guided me to find the reasons behind these feelings surrounding food and taught me effective strategies to manage these. Kim helped me dive deep into my own feelings and experiences where I was able to critically reflect on myself and my actions with empathy and respect.I continue to use these skills in my daily life and feel the strategies that Kim has helped me with are ones I will take with me through my lifetime.
Thank you so much Kim!
“I was initially quite nervous to open up about my habits and thoughts around food but I loved that I have never felt judged or alone”
Mae Kelly – Binge-restrict Cycle, Food Freedom Graduate
I reached out to Kimberley as I was really struggling with binge and emotional eating, due to years of food tracking and obsessing over calories.
Kimberley made me feel very supported and safe, I was initially quite nervous to open up about my habits and thoughts around food but I loved that I have never felt judged or alone.
I have been able to learn so much more about healthy habits and nutrition and now have a range of practical tools than tools that I am able use everyday to help live a much healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.
I would recommend Food Freedom Coaching to anyone who is struggling with body image, eating habits and wants to break free of restrictive habits!
Theres no better feeling than a true freedom from something you have suffered with for so long
Jean, Mum, Bulimia Breakthrough Client
I have suffered from bulimia for more than 10 years (off and on). Some times believing that I could just magically stop one day but instead got trapped in this nightmare for so long, half of the time it just happened unconsciously like it was part of my daily routine. Every time thinking to myself this is the last time but the next day it just happened again.
Although it was mentally draining I didn’t sense a huge harm for my body physically, yes it is uncomfortable and disgusting but nothing too serious happened to my physical health at least I didn’t know if any. So I just let it happen for a while. Also reaching out can be quite intimidating, exposing one of the most unpleasant “habit” to someone you have never met.
Kim was an emotional support and a guardian to me. She is some one who GETS your struggle and helped me see something in a whole new perspective therefore changed my mindset about my relationship with food and my body. I can see myself through another person’s eye and see what was really going on.
It wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be to break the cycle. Surely some struggles here and there but surprisingly once your mindset changes all of a sudden you snap out of it and never wanted to go back again.
Theres no better feeling than a true freedom from something you have suffered with for so long. I feel like I have control over my life again and I have so much more energy for things that are meaningful i.e. doing the things I like such as spending time with family and friends. Whereas before I have spent so much time and energy on what I eat and 1-2 hours per day purely on binge purge.
I believe EVERYTHING is possible. To stop you’ve just got to make your first step which is always the hardest. Once you start tracking your daily habit and got from there you can make tiny progress everyday just by learning and observing yourself, and then with the help from a professional you can then try and error and eventually you will find a way to pull yourself out without even noticing it!
Every morning I would wake up thinking I could cure this thing myself, but time and time again I would binge or “eat too much”, feel guilty and then purge, then feel like a failure
Bulimia Recovery Client, 39, Mother of 2, Business Owner
I was feeling at a low point. Every morning I would wake up thinking I could cure this thing myself, but time and time again I would binge or “eat too much”, feel guilty and then purge, then feel like a failure. What was wrong with me? Why did I not have enough self-control to fix this?
I found Kim and Mind Your Nutrition via a Google Search, read her website from top to bottom and watched some videos. Everything she writes/talks about I resonated with. I couldn’t believe there were other people out there like me. It had been 15 or more years of on/off bulimia. I had always put my career first and whilst over the years I tried a couple of times with more traditional style counselling, I only lasted a few sessions before a trip overseas, or a busy week of business put attending those sessions on the back burner. I also felt really awkward going into the rooms, knowing that someone might see me and learn about my embarrassing secret.
Now in my late thirties, with two young children and two businesses, I needed all the help that I could get. I needed energy back and needed to kick this awful thing! From the first meeting with Kim, I knew I was on to something great. Kim is incredibly knowledgeable and has a beautiful way of caring and working so well with such a sensitive and personal issue. I felt completely at ease talking about the things I did, or the crazy things my mind would think.
The personalised recovery journal we created was filled with all kinds of new tools to help reset my thought patterns. We went through my early recovery slip-ups, which are normal, and what was going through my head. We created many helpful questions that challenged my current way of thinking.
We created a list of why binging and purging was a TERRIBLE idea. We also created an Emergency toolkit which I could easily access from a note in my phone, should those negative thoughts appear. Different things work for different people and Kim has a vast range of tools she can apply to individual situations.
I cannot believe how far I have come, and of course, I kick myself for not getting on top of this earlier. I would recommend Kim to anyone who is trapped in the cycle of Bulimia. If you’ve been doing this for a while and think you can cure yourself… stop now.. get in touch with Kim. I would think of myself as a failure, not being able to fix this myself, but quickly learned this was not the case, I definitely needed the help of a professional. Sign up now, you’ve got this! Xxxx