When I suggest that people get rid of the scale and stop weighing themselves, I usually get one of two different reactions…
relief – they no longer have to be held emotionally … Read more
Should I practice body positivity?
Most people stuck in Diet Culture feel a lot of negativity towards their body.
Their body is causing them a lot of emotional pain, and since they think about it all the time, it is taking … Read more
What’s the difference between physical and mental hunger?
Most people coming out of Diet Culture view hunger in a one dimensional way.
They associate hunger solely with the physical sensation in their stomach we are all accustomed to.
This … Read more
Why is producing knowledge, not just consuming it, necessary for transformation?
Understanding what to do to heal your relationships with food and body isn’t enough.
Think of your healing journey as two separate strategies – understanding and producing. … Read more
Do you even have to strength train?
Diet Culture really romanticizes strength training. It’s as if there’s some kind of unwritten law that you must do it to be healthy, and that if you don’t – you’re lazy, unhealthy, … Read more
How do I make my healthy behaviors feel easier to do?
There’s a very common approach in Diet Culture when it comes to behavioral change.
The idea is pretty simple – decide on the outcome you want, and then determine the behaviors … Read more
10 Strategies for Overcoming a Negative Body Image
Body image issues have become so widespread in society that more than half the population experience negative feelings about their body.
It’s the reason why the diet industry has … Read more