Does life ever feel like a fine balancing act? There is often so much going on that it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by it all. With the demands of family, work and friends, plus the pressures you place on yourself, sometimes it can be hard to retain any sense of balance, which can leave you feeling stressed, exhausted and frustrated.

At Ideal Weight we understand that taking control of your weight and setting a healthy target to work towards can be a big decision. It involves making conscious lifestyle changes in order to achieve your goal and develop a positive relationship with food that will see continued success in the future.

We understand that maintaining a social life is important, with friends forming a core part of our support networks. Unfortunately, it's hard to think about socialising without at least some element of eating and drinking.

Food can be nostalgic and can evoke happy memories. For example, does eating certain foods make you feel safe and happy? Roast dinners can conjure up images of family gatherings. If hot buttered toast was something your mother used to give you, or if grandparents always offered a certain type of cake, then these may mean more to you than just 'food'.