Dr. Bunmi Aboaba

Adebayo Akinfenwa is just a day away from what he calls his “last dance” at Wembley after 22 years, 14 clubs, 233 goals and 792 appearances in the professional game. Tomorrow’s League One play-off final against Sunderland will be the 40-year-old’s final match if he is called upon from the bench for Wycombe Wanderers. Luckily for him, Akinfenwa is more than just a footballer. With 1.4 million Instagram followers, a successful “Beast Mode On” clothing range and multiple sponsorship deals, Akinfenwa feels he is ready to hang his boots up for good. The larger than life character, who is... Continue Reading

We are all vulnerable to food cravings, irrespective of how long we have been in food addiction recovery. Cravings are triggered by certain foods, people, places, and events, which cause the brain’s emotional centres to ignite. Cravings often catch us unaware and triggers sadly contribute to relapse. However, by understanding a person’s unique triggers they can keep cravings at bay, and you or your clients can attempt to stop cravings before these situations even occur. What Is A Trigger? We live in a loud, fast-paced world crammed full of potential triggers.  Every day we receive subtle,... Continue Reading

Press Release: Food Addiction Coach Dr Bunmi Aboaba joins ukactive as a Strategic Partner to help more people create a healthy relationship with food. Food Addiction Coach, Dr Bunmi Aboaba has today announced a strategic partnership with ukactive, the UK’s leading membership body for the physical activity sector. By joining the ukactive Strategic Partner Group, Dr Aboaba is demonstrating her commitment, as a Food Addiction Coach, to getting more people more active, more often. The move enables Dr Aboaba to reach a wider audience in her quest to help people combat food related issues, and... Continue Reading

Did you know that the online search term ‘binge eating’ has skyrocketed in recent months? As eating disorder rates soared during lockdown, this is unfortunately not a surprise; however, the misunderstanding and stigmas surrounding binge eating are causing people to turn to Google for support rather than a healthcare professional. As a Food Addiction Coach, my mission is to break stereotypes and debunk unhelpful myths that hinder people on their journey to health, fitness, and food serenity. People who binge and compulsively overeat feel compelled to eat when they are not hungry and can’t... Continue Reading

Every February is LGBTIQ+ History Month in the UK. Of course, we do not need an awareness day, week, or month to highlight important ideals. However, these periods allow us to reflect upon what matters and draw attention to systems or prejudices that require change. LGBTIQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer, or questioning. A recent report named Hidden Figures by the LGBT Foundation demonstrates the many health inequalities faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans communities. The report illustrates how stigma, discrimination, social inequalities, and a lack of access... Continue Reading

My clients who struggle with diet, fitness, eating disorders and mental health conditions have seen their issues increase significantly over the last twelve months, in part due to the emotional distress of Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns. The pandemic has resulted in feelings of isolation, fear, loneliness, and panic. Consequently, there has been a dramatic spike in mental health issues as people struggle with these difficult emotions, along with widespread insecurity and uncertainty. Conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and burn out are increasingly common. We have additionally... Continue Reading

Irrespective of how long a person has been in food addiction recovery, they are still vulnerable to cravings, triggered by people, places, and events, as the brain’s emotional centres ignite. Often caught unaware when least expected, triggers sadly contribute to relapse. Yet, by incorporating craving control techniques and understanding how they can keep cravings at bay, your clients can attempt to stop cravings before these situations occur. Here are some essential strategies to remain in control and avoid relapse. 1.      Maintain Balanced Blood Sugar Levels Did you know that there is... Continue Reading

Food addiction and eating disorders are rarely about food. Disordered eating behaviours are most commonly connected to underlying emotional difficulties, frequently resulting from past traumatic experiences. To support a food-addicted client therapeutically, you must be able to understand the link between trauma and food addiction. In this article, I will outline the key correlations. The Relationship Between Trauma and Food Addiction Numerous studies have evidenced a close correlation between traumatic experiences and eating disorders, particularly binge eating disorder (BED) and bulimia nervosa... Continue Reading

For many of us, our phones, particularly our social media platforms, are the last thing we see at night and the first thing we see in the morning. Numerous studies have been conducted to determine how regular, consistent use of social media negatively impacts self-esteem, confidence, body image, eating habits, and diet.[1] I think all of us are familiar with the adverse influence social media can have on our self-esteem and body image as we are inundated with a flow of models, athletes, celebrities, and photoshopped images of perfect people. The primary reason for this is the comparison factor. Research... Continue Reading

Kristen Jakobitz, INHC, PN1 Kristen Jakobitz is a holistic health and hormone coach, food addiction coach, entrepreneur, and writer. You can find her crafting new chill recipes, doing strength workouts, or sipping cinnamon tea while admiring a beautiful sunset. Follow her on Twitter at @KristenJakobitz. Hormonal Imbalance and Overeating – Is There A Connection? Are you experiencing weight gain due to excessive eating? Can’t figure out the main reason behind overeating? Then you should know that hormonal imbalance can have a significant impact on your eating patterns and weight. Hormones are... Continue Reading