Eatwell Nutrition Consulting - The Craving Change Workshop

Eatwell Nutrition Consulting - Your Link To Craving Change™ Workshops in Regina and Area.

Craving Change™ Workshop

Many people want to take control of their eating but feel they lack the willpower to change. We all have the ability to make good food choices. We can learn to eat in a way that is health promoting and realistic for our busy lifestyles. Craving Change™ is a workshop designed to help you understand WHY you eat the way you do and to help you do something positive about it.

Using fun activities and self reflection in a group setting, the Craving Change™ program can help you understand WHY you eat.

You will learn how to:

Understand your cravings.
Forever change your eating responses.
Set yourself up for lifelong success in your food choices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Craving Change™ different from other nutrition programs?

Craving Change™:

employs a practical, evidence-based approach.
addresses emotional eating.
focuses on the WHY of eating. WHY do I seem to fall into the same traps with food? Why do I always reach for a certain food when I am stressed? Why am I overeating? Why is it hard to change?
supports wide ranging lifestyle interventions for weight loss.
normalizes problematic eating behaviours.
encourages personal skill building and self-management.
creates a comfortable environment for group interaction.
considers different learning styles.
is taught by a licensed health care professional (registered dietitian).

Is Craving Change™ a weight loss program?

No. Research has clearly demonstrated that the most effective weight loss programs include information about healthy eating with an emphasis on portion control, and increased physical activity. Craving Change™does not include these components.

However, including behaviour modification and cognitive behavioural techniques similar to those used in Craving Change™ has been shown to enhance weight loss and long-term weight maintenance when combined with weight-loss regimens.

Is the Craving Change™ program a treatment for eating disorders?

No. The program is not a treatment for someone diagnosed with an eating disorder or someone with a significant psychiatric condition. While many of the techniques used in the program are similar to those found in eating disorder treatment programs, such treatment requires extensive professional training and significant interdisciplinary collaboration.

However, there are a significant number of people who are in distress about their eating habits, yet do not meet diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder. Craving Change™ is an ideal workshop for many of these people.

What evidence is there that Craving Change™ works?

Craving Change™ is a program built on solid research. It was developed in Canada by a Registered Dietitian and a Registered Psychologist who were able to translate many years of clinical practice experience and sound evidence-based research into a program taught by health professionals to the public.

Is there evidence that backs up the Craving Change™ approach?

Affenito SG, Backstrand, JR, Welch, GW, Lammi-Keefe, CJ, Rodriguez, NR, & Adams, CH. Subclinical and clinical eating disorders in IDDM negatively affect metabolic control. Diabetes Care. 1997; 20: 182-184.
Byrne, SM, Cooper, Z, & Fairburn, CG. Psychological predictors of weight regain in obesity. Behavior Research and Therapy. 2004; 42: 1341-1356.
Canadian Diabetes Association 2008 clinical practice guidelines for the prevention and management of diabetes in Canada. Canadian Journal of Diabetes. 2008; 32: Supplement 1.
Devlin, MJ, Yanovski, SZ, & Wilson, GT. Obesity: What mental health professionals need to know. Am J Psychiatry. 2000; 157: 854-866.
Ellis SH, Speroff T, Dittus RS, Brown A, Pichert JW, & Elasy TA. Diabetes patient education: a meta-analysis and meta-regression. Patient Education and Counselling. 2004; 52: 97-105.

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I would like to have a Craving Change™ class at my workplace but I am concerned about discussing personal information with my coworkers. Will this be an issue?

No. Craving Change™ is taught so that you discover your own personal problematic eating behaviours. There is no probing into your own personal experiences nor will the instructor ask you for your specific personal information. Discussion is kept general and you can share only what you are comfortable sharing.

Is Craving Change™ a drop in class?

No. Craving Change™ is taught as a series of workshop sessions and makes the most sense when you attend the sessions in order.

How much does this program cost?

Registration is very reasonable at $75 per person and includes a client workbook for you to keep. Prepayment is required to reserve your spot in the class and can be made by cash or cheque. Contact Eatwell Nutrition for their mailing address (email: eatwell@sasktel.net).

How can I find a Craving Change™ class?

Go to the Upcoming Workshops page for upcoming workshops. Craving Change™ can also be arranged through your workplace wellness committee, church groups or any other organized group wanting to host this workshop.

Convinced Craving Change™ is the program for you? Need to find a Craving Change™ workshop in Regina, SK?

Upcoming Workshops (click on this link)

Eatwell Nutrition Consulting is based in Regina, Saskatchewan and offers Craving Change workshops across Southern Saskatchewan.

Eatwell Nutrition Consulting is operated by Michelle Archer, RD (Registered Dietitian). Her focus is on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction: she will do everything she can to meet your expectations.

If you are looking for a Craving Change™ program in Regina SK or to bring one to your Southern Saskatchewan location, then this is the website for you.