Cheryl Jones

Certified in Eating Psychology & Mind Body Nutrition

What is Eating Psychology?

Eating Psychology delves into the psychological patterns influencing eating behaviours, addressing concerns like weight, binge eating, body image, and nutrition. Developed by the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, it explores how eating challenges are often linked to deeper issues such as relationships, stress, and self-worth, providing a holistic understanding beyond mere calorie counting.

Understanding Mind-Body Nutrition

Mind-Body Nutrition explores the profound impact of thoughts, emotions, and beliefs on digestion and metabolism. It transcends classical nutrition, integrating psychophysiology to offer practical strategies for improving mood, immunity, and digestive health. This approach highlights the crucial role of nervous system regulation and stress reduction in achieving overall wellbeing.

1	Emotional Impact How thoughts and feelings influence digestion, immunity and other areas of our health. How relationships and backgrounds and beliefs affect how we show up for ourselves and others.
2	Psychophysiology Integrating psychological and physiological aspects of eating.
3	Practical Strategies Enhance mood, immunity, sleep and digestive health effectively.
4	Stress Regulation Emphasises nervous system balance and stress impact. Practical tips and solutions for daily lifestyle integration.

My Coaching Approach

My coaching adopts a positive, compassionate, and client-centred methodology. It seamlessly combines evidence-based nutrition science, profound psychological insights, and skills. I guide clients to break free from old patterns, limiting beliefs and focusing instead on emotional regulation and rewiring unhelpful thought patterns for lasting transformation. All my coaching is confidential.

Positive & Compassionate	Integrated Expertise	Freedom from Diet Culture	Emotional Rewiring
Client-centred methodology for genuine support.	Blends nutrition, eating psychology principles and over 25 years of experience.	Eliminates restrictive "shoulds and shouldn’ts." and diet language	Focuses on regulating emotions and thought patterns while regulating nervous system.

Common Challenges I Help With

I provide support for a range of eating and body image challenges. This includes addressing emotional eating, binge eating, and overcoming food guilt. I also guide clients through body image dissatisfaction, dismantling toxic nutritional beliefs, and breaking free from chronic dieting cycles that often lead to rapid weight regain. Additionally, I assist with stress-related eating and metabolic imbalances.

Emotional eating, binge eating, overeating, and food guilt.

Body image dissatisfaction and toxic nutritional beliefs.

Chronic dieting cycles and weight regain (99% regain within 1 year).

Stress-related eating and metabolic imbalances.

Benefits of Mind Body Eating Coaching

Embrace lasting change with Mind Body Eating Coaching. Clients experience sustainable behavioural shifts and a significant boost in self-esteem. You will develop an enhanced awareness of your body's signals and cultivate intuitive eating habits, leading to reduced anxiety around food and body image. This holistic approach fosters greater emotional resilience and a balanced nervous system for overall wellbeing.

Professional Training & Credentials

I am a Certified Mind Body Eating Coach, trained by the prestigious Institute for the Psychology of Eating. My extensive background in Wellness includes training internationally with various doctors and experts on Nutrition and Weight Management. I am committed to ongoing education, continuously expanding my expertise in nutrition and advanced wellness coaching to provide the most effective support.

Certification	Certified Mind Body Eating Coach, Institute for the Psychology of Eating
Academic Background	Eating Psychology and Mind Body Nutrition & Wellness Coaching
Professional Experience	25+ years in Wellness and Lifestyle Coaching, Weight and Stress & Energy Management
Ongoing Development	Continued education in Nutrition, Emotional Release, and Wellness coaching

Services Offered

I offer a range of comprehensive services designed to meet your unique needs. This includes highly personalised one-on-one coaching sessions, tailored to your individual lifestyle and goals. I provide dedicated support for individuals navigating eating challenges and disordered eating patterns. Additionally, I host engaging workshops focused on mindful eating, emotional regulation, and holistic wellness. When necessary, I can also provide referrals to trusted complementary professionals for integrated care. Wellness Collaborators please contact me!

One-on-One Coaching

Tailored sessions for individual needs and lifestyle. Face to face or online for all ages. I do Local or International Consultations. Sessions 40 min to 60 min.

Ongoing Support

Support for Eating Challenges, Body Image Challenges and Disordered Eating Patterns from toxic nutritional beliefs. Weight Management. Sleep, Immune and Gut Health

Workshops and Corporate Wellness Talks

Mindful Eating, Emotional Regulation, Wellness Education and "Me First" talks.

Professional Referrals

Access to trusted complementary professionals, doctors and coaches as needed.

Healthy Active Lifestyle!

My clients consistently report a significantly improved relationship with food and their bodies, experiencing newfound confidence and freedom from toxic diet culture. They achieve positive shifts in both mental health and physical wellbeing, thriving in a safe, non-judgmental space that encourages profound personal growth and lasting change. Herbalife products are available for purchase for those interested.

What My Clients Say

Hear directly from people who have transformed their relationship with food and body through my coaching. Their stories reflect the powerful and lasting changes possible with the Mind-Body Eating approach.

Lee

"Working with Cheryl completely shifted my perspective. I no longer feel guilty about food, and I've found true freedom from restrictive dieting. It's been life-changing! I came for nutrition advice and ended up with LIFE advice"

Jonathan

"I struggled with emotional eating for years. Cheryl's coaching helped me understand the root causes and develop healthier coping mechanisms. I feel more in control and have stopped self sabotaging and self-attacking!."

Tebogo

"The insights into mind-body nutrition were incredible. I've improved my digestion, reduced stress, and genuinely enjoy eating again without anxiety. Highly recommend! Oh yes, I sleep better too!"

Jenny

"Cheryl 'walks the walk'. There is nothing she recommends or educates without doing it herself. She is a true inspiration and someone I will be continuing to learn from"

Marcelle

"Before I spoke to Cheryl I was stuck in a constant cycle of emotional eating, bingeing and guilt. I thought I just lacked willpower. What I really needed was a deeper understanding of my relationship with food. I love her simple, easy to implement habits"

Lesanshi

"Cheryl has been my coach for over 10 years. In the beginning we worked on my nutrition and exercise but when we started with the Mind Body work everything shifted for me. My relationships and work situation have improved so much too"

Get Started on Your Wellness Journey

Embark on your journey to lasting transformation today! I invite you to schedule a complimentary 20 minute Discovery Call to discuss your goals and explore how Mind Body Eating Coaching can support you. Contact me via Email (cheryl@cheryljones.co.za) or WhatsApp (+27 83 607 3091) to book your coaching sessions. Join a supportive community dedicated to fostering joyful eating and living, and take the crucial first step towards a healthier, happier you.