Here I am, realising just how little I know about myself…

Erin Cunningham of Naked Nutrition has offered to provide me with a course of Nutritional Therapy, as I have been feeling decidedly low on energy and in need of self-improvement.

The one thing I do know is that with a workload of plenty and little time for exercise, I have certainly gained weight and worst of all, I have become disconnected with myself.

I have been here before but not on this level.

Who is that tired person in the mirror?

First Step – The Forms
In order for Erin to learn enough about me – my health, habits, likes and dislikes – she sent across her standard consultation forms that ask the questions needed, to conduct an initial consultation*.

I am sure I am not alone but it is worrying when you suddenly have questions and multiple-choice options flying around on a form, all focused on you… the subject… the one for analysis.

Here are a few examples of what was actually an easy form to fill in, once I gave myself the time think, rather than panic at the thought of having to get back in touch with myself.

The Body Scan: at first I felt I could have ticked almost every symptom…

Vital statistics: It doesn’t stop at me… I hadn’t taken into account that my family’s health would be assessed, also.

Eating habits: the moment I realise that there isn’t much I don’t like to eat…

The Diary: harder than you think… and it really did hit home how little I do in the way of exercise.

Also, for someone with (really) zero routine in the eating department – it’s very hard to note things down.

I don’t really snack, certainly not at work but it’s timings – lunch can be at 12pm, 1pm, 3pm or 4pm… Dinner could be any time after 6pm right up to 9.30pm…

Just filling out the forms has been an experience for the better. I am already more self-aware than I was before, when I started at the top of the first page.

I have no idea at this stage, what all of this information means to Erin or what the outcome will be, but it’s very reassuring to know that I’m not the only one working to help improve my health and wellbeing for a change.

Throughout this blog, I will aim to add valuable information including external research and a first hand account of the changes that occur through the course of therapy.

I may even endeavor a before and after picture… maybe.

*My consultation is scheduled for Monday 3 November, so it’s not long to wait and see what’s in store…

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