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Empowered Eating
by Glen Kelly
Health & Lifestyle Coach | Certified Insulin IQ Coach | Certified Empowered Eating Coach
Overview
What you'll achieve
Psychological empowerment & identity
Better relationship with food
Body awareness and self-trust
Better metabolic & health outcomes
Better skills, habits and environment
Who this is for
Struggles with long-term weight or metabolic issues
People with a history of yo-yo dieting, clean-eating perfectionism, or macro-tracking burnout who now want a more flexible, self-trusting way to eat while still honoring metabolic health.
Feels stuck in cycles of restriction, overeating, emotional eating, or "on/off the wagon" thinking and wants a more stable and sane approach to food
Curious about understanding their own patterns (triggers, habits, beliefs) and motivated to practice new skills between sessions.
Adults with insulin resistance or blood sugar issues who need a sustainable way to eat lower-carb / carb-conscious without feeling deprived or obsessed with food.
Values evidence-based guidance and is willing to learn, reflect, and experiment rather than follow rigid rules.
Open to reframing success away from just the scale and toward energy, metabolic markers, strength, and quality of life.
Ready to take responsibility for daily choices, can tolerate honest feedback, and wants structured support plus accountability, not quick fixes.
Midlife adults (especially those juggling work, family, and stress) who need simple, repeatable frameworks for meals, planning, and eating out that reduce decision fatigue.
What's included
A complete Empowered Eating workbook (digital), including all 8 principles, education, stories, and step-by-step guidance.
Structured worksheets for: Clarifying your “why” and setting SMART goals. Exploring beliefs, past diet history, and unhelpful stories around food and body. Putting Gentle Nutrition into practice in a non-diet, self-care–focused way.
Awareness Journal templates so you can track when, what, and why you’re eating without calorie counting or apps.
Mindful eating scales and prompts to help you practice “pressing pause”, tuning into hunger/fullness, and noticing satisfaction.
Reflection pages to debrief emotional eating triggers and build your own “feed the need” / alternative comfort menu
Gentle Nutrition guides covering veggies, protein, fats, fibre, gut health, carbs, micronutrients, and food–mood connections written in plain language.
Meal planning and shopping templates so you can build simple, realistic weeks of food that match your goals and real life.
Daily/weekly log pages where you can tick off veg/protein/fibre/fermented foods alongside self-care and gratitude practices
An intuitive eating / eating patterns questionnaire you’ll use at the start (and optionally again later) to track changes in your relationship with food
Space to record insights, wins, challenges, and next steps each week so your progress is visible and tangible, not just “in your head”.
Program structure
1. Week 1 – Foundations, Why & Awareness
Focus: Orientation, safety, “it’s not your fault”, and finding their why.
- Key themes:
- What Empowered Eating is; medicine wheel (body–heart–mind–spirit) as the big-picture frame.
- De-shame dieting history; explain why diets fail long term and why this is different.
- Clarify intrinsic goals and motivations (energy, freedom, confidence, metabolic health).
- In-session (60–75 min):
- Brief intro, group agreements, nervous system safety, and compassionate frame.
- Explain the Medicine Wheel + 4 areas (physical, emotional, spiritual, mental).
- Complete or review the Eating Patterns / Intuitive Eating questionnaire as a baseline.
- Work through “Finding your why”:
- Q1–5 (what you really want, why, how life changes, barriers, first easy step).
- Introduce S.M.A.R.T. goals and have each client set 1–2 gentle goals.
- Between-session client work:
- Finish “Find your why” pages + SMART goal(s).
- Read “It’s not your fault” + “The best diet for all?”; jot reflections.
- Start VERY light Awareness Journal: note 1–2 eating occasions per day with WHEN/WHAT/WHY (no calories).
2. Week 2 – Pause, Tune In & Food Freedom
Focus: Pressing pause, interoceptive awareness, and loosening rigid food rules.
- Key themes:
- Principle 3: Pressing Pause – stop–breathe–check before eating; identify true physical vs “head” hunger.
- Principle 4: Tune In – mindful eating, slowing down, noticing hunger/fullness and satisfaction.
- Principle 5: Fall in Love with Food Again – dismantling food rules and allowing satisfaction.
- In-session:
- Debrief Week 1 SMART goals + Awareness Journal: what patterns emerged (without judgment).
- Teach the “pause” sequence: “Am I hungry? What am I feeling? What do I need?”.
- Introduce mindful eating scale (1–10 rushed → intentional) and simple mindful eating exercise (e.g., 1–2 bites eaten slowly).
- Explore common food rules from the workbook; begin re-framing (“all foods can fit” within self-care).
- Between-session client work:
- Use Awareness Journal on 1–2 meals/snacks daily, adding:
- Hunger level before and after
- Mindful eating score (1–10)
- Any noticed thoughts/feelings.
- Pick one feared or “off-limits” food; plan and eat it mindfully, then journal the experience.
- Use Awareness Journal on 1–2 meals/snacks daily, adding:
3. Week 3 – Emotions, Needs & Gentle Nutrition
Focus: Emotional eating, “feed the need”, and introducing gentle, non-diet nutrition.
- Key themes:
- Principle 6: Feed the Need / Rebuild Trust – emotions as information; alternative soothing strategies.
- Principle 7: Gentle Nutrition – “crowding in” nutrients from self-care, not restriction.
- In-session:
- Debrief Awareness Journal: highlight emotional triggers and non-hunger eating, with compassion.
- Use “Feed the Need” and “Deconstructing Eating Behaviour” style prompts:
- What was I feeling?
- What did I really need (comfort, rest, connection, fun, regulation)?
- Create an “Alternative Comfort Menu” (non-food options per need).
- Introduce Gentle Nutrition:
- One key rule: start from self-care and tuning in.
- Explain “crowding in”: focus on adding veggies, protein, fats, fibre rather than cutting.
- Identify 1–2 realistic nutrition experiments: e.g., add protein to breakfast, add a veg at 2 meals, include fermented food 3x/week.
- Between-session client work:
- Practice “pause + identify the need” at least once per day when tempted to eat without hunger.
- Run ONE gentle nutrition experiment for the week, journaling: what was tried, how it felt, any changes in energy/cravings.
- Continue simplified Awareness Journal (no more than 1–2 entries/day to keep it sustainable).
4. Week 4 – Live the Life You Crave & Future Plan
Focus: Integration, joy, maintenance, and post-program roadmap.
- Key themes:
- Principle 8: Live the Life You Crave – shifting focus from food to life, joy, purpose.
- Revisiting the four pillars and building a sustainable empowered eating identity.
In-session:
- Re-take or review the Eating Patterns Questionnaire to note shifts since Week 1.
- Reflect on: How has my relationship with food shifted? What feels easier? What still feels hard?
- Work through “Live the life you crave” prompts:
- What do I want more of in my life (joy, connection, movement, creativity)?
- Where can I free up mental space now that food is less controlling?
- Review medicine wheel; have each client choose 1 small, doable practice in each domain (body, heart, mind, spirit) for the next month.
- Create a simple Relapse-Response Plan:
- Early warning signs (old diet thinking, guilt, mindless eating)
- 3 “reset” actions (return to pause, awareness journal, one gentle nutrition anchor, self-compassion script).
- Between-session / ongoing self-work:
- Choose 1–2 Empowered Eating principles to focus on for the next month (e.g., Pause + Gentle Nutrition).
- Continue 1–2 body-care habits (e.g., veg or protein anchor + one joyful movement practice per week).
- Use workbook reflection pages weekly to check in with “why”, needs, and pillar balance.
What you'll need
Glen Kelly
Health & Lifestyle Coach | Certified Insulin IQ Coach | Certified Empowered Eating Coach
Perth, Australia
1 years experience
G'day I'm Kels. I specialize in helping individuals understand and reverse insulin resistance—the underlying cause of many modern chronic diseases. My journey into metabolic health comes from a genuine passion for longevity and optimal human performance. After two decades of dedicated service in law enforcement, I've carried forward the discipline, commitment, and attention to detail that shaped my career into my work as a Health & Lifestyle coach and certified Insulin IQ coach under Dr. Benjamin Bikman.
Currently expanding my expertise through advanced Health and Lifestyle Coach certification, I blend evidence-based science with practical strategies to foster lasting transformation. I understand the complexities of modern life and real challenges people face in making their health a priority while managing work, family, and major life changes.
What truly drives me is empowering others with the tools and knowledge needed to reclaim metabolic health. Whether you're struggling with weight management, energy fluctuations, or metabolic concerns, I'm here to guide you with a personalized approach grounded in cutting-edge research and effective, evidence-based strategies. My mission is clear: to help you live longer - and live better.
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FAQs
Still need more clarity? Here are answers to some commonly asked questions.
Is this a diet or weight-loss program?
No. This is not a diet, a macro plan, or a rapid weight-loss challenge. It’s a coaching process that helps you change your relationship with food, reduce chaos and guilt, and build sustainable habits that support your metabolic health, energy, and quality of life. Weight change may happen, but it’s not the sole measure of success.
Do I have to give up my favourite foods?
No. One of the core principles of Empowered Eating is that all foods can fit. You’ll learn to “crowd in” more nourishing foods while making peace with treats, instead of bouncing between strict rules and blowouts. The goal is feeling more in control and satisfied, not feeling deprived.
Will I have a strict meal plan to follow?
You won’t be handed a rigid, one-size-fits-all meal plan. Instead, you’ll be guided to build simple, realistic meal structures that work for your body, your lifestyle, and your preferences using gentle nutrition and the workbook tools (meal planning templates, shopping lists, daily logs).
What if I’m an emotional eater or binge when I’m stressed?
You’re in the right place. A big part of this work is understanding emotional triggers and using the “feed the need” framework to separate physical hunger from emotional needs. You’ll build your own “alternative comfort menu” so food isn’t the only tool you have.
What if I’ve tried everything and always end up back where I started?
That’s exactly the pattern this program is designed to interrupt. We’ll look at why traditional diets backfire, remove the blame from you, and focus on skills like pausing, tuning in, and gentle nutrition so you can create change that doesn’t depend on white-knuckling willpower.
Do I need to track calories, macros, or points?
No. The Awareness Journal you’ll use is about noticing when, what, and why you eat, plus how you feel before and after—not about tracking numbers. The focus is on awareness and curiosity, not perfection or “sticking to the plan”.
I have a medical condition (e.g., insulin resistance, prediabetes, PCOS, high cholesterol). Is this
Yes, this approach can sit alongside medical care and metabolic goals. You’ll still be working on blood-sugar-friendly habits and gentle nutrition; we just won’t do it through rigid or extreme dieting. You should continue working with your GP or specialist, and any medical advice always takes priority.
What if I suspect I have an eating disorder?
This program is not a replacement for eating disorder treatment. If you suspect an active eating disorder, you’ll need to be under the care of an appropriate clinical team (GP, psychologist, dietitian). Coaching can sometimes complement that care, but only if it’s safe and agreed with your treatment providers
How much time will I need between sessions?
Plan for about 10–20 minutes on most days. That includes brief journaling (1–2 entries), trying small experiments (like adding protein or practicing a pause before eating), and reading short sections of the workbook.
What if I miss a week or have a bad week with food?
There’s no “failing” this program. Ups and downs are expected and built into the process. If you have a messy week, we use it as data—together we look at what happened, what you needed, and how to adjust. Shame and all-or-nothing thinking are what we’re actively working to step away from.