Trauma and Weight Loss
Why do so many people know exactly what they should eat, yet still struggle to lose weight? The answer may have far less to do with willpower than we’ve been led to believe. In this article, we explore how trauma, chronic stress, attachment patterns and the nervous system can influence eating behaviours, metabolism and body weight, and how an integrative approach combining nutrition, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment-informed therapy and acupuncture can help address the underlying causes, not just the symptoms.