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Dr. Bunmi Aboaba Food Addiction Counsellor

My name is Bunmi Aboaba and I am Food Addiction Counsellor and leading authority on food addiction in the United Kingdom, helping clients achieve a healthy relationship with food so that they can meet their long-term health goals.

My work covers the full spectrum of disordered eating, including overeating, compulsive eating, emotional eating, and other associated patterns. I am also the creator of the R4 Method, a Food Addiction Certification to support health and fitness professionals to help their clients achieve long-lasting results.

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Akinfenwa interview: A ‘last dance’ at Wembley, experiencing racism in Lithuania and post-retirement plans

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-o…

Adebayo Akinfenwa is…

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 i…

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Understanding Triggers to Beat Cravings

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…

We are all vulnerabl…

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,…

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ukactive Strategic Partnership

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 …

Press Release: Food …

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…

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The Signs and Symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder

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 misund…

Did you know that th…

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’…

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LGBTIQ+ and Mental Health Inequality

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 matter…

Every February is LG…

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…

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