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🌸📚 Book Recommendation: Dive into the empowering pages of "Body Positive Power" by Megan Jayne Crabbe. This transformative read challenges societal norms about body image and inspires a new perspective rooted in self-compassion and acceptance. Join us in embracing body positivity and reclaiming your self-worth. Ready to embark on this empowering journey? Book a session with us today and let's navigate this transformative path together!🌟 #BodyPositivePower #BookRecommendation #edrecovery #weightstigma #eatingrecovery #atypicalanorexia #eatingdisorderrecovery #bodyliberation #haes #healthateverysize #anorexiainfatbodies #bodypositivity #endfatphobia #endfatshaming #adequacy #access #connection #satisfaction #inclusivecare #allbodiesbelong #bingeeatingrecovery #bulimiarecovery #recoveryispossible #findyourpath #followyourpath #rootedpath

Herir a los Otrxs no nos sana, solo crea un boomerang de personas heridas que, en algún momento, necesitarán hacernos pequeños de nuevo. . . . #WeightInclusiveNutrition #InclusiveNutrition #Nutricion #ComerIntuitivo #IntuitiveEating #AlimentacionIntuitiva #Nutricionista #Nutrition #DietCulture #CulturaDeLasDietas #bienestar #WeightStigma #StopWeightStigma #LaNutriSabogal #HAES #HealthAtEverySize #saludentodaslastallas #bodypositivemovement #BP #Fatphobia #Gordofobia #Eatingdisorders #ED #TrastornosAlimentarios #TCA

Need a little motivation? Spend a few minutes today cleaning up your social media accounts. Fill your feed with content that is uplifting and affirming. Eliminate messages and images that lead to comparison, envy, or other negative thoughts. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟏: Unfollow any social media accounts that make you feel bad about yourself. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟐: Find accounts that focus on body neutrality and/or body positivity. Follow those accounts instead. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟑: Set a limit on how much time per day you spend on social media. Most devices have systems that can shut down various apps after you've reached a daily limit.

Need a little motivation? Spend a few minutes today cleaning up your social media accounts. Fill your feed with content that is uplifting and affirming. Eliminate messages and images that lead to comparison, envy, or other negative thoughts. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟏: Unfollow any social media accounts that make you feel bad about yourself. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟐: Find accounts that focus on body neutrality and/or body positivity. Follow those accounts instead. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟑: Set a limit on how much time per day you spend on social media. Most devices have systems that can shut down various apps after you've reached a daily limit.

As much as lifting weights can be fun for aesthetic reasons, focusing just on how you look at the gym can be pretty unfulfilling! Here’s why: - Limited Satisfaction 😕 Sure, hitting a certain look or weight might feel good for a bit, but it doesn’t last long. Looks are subjective and always changing, so they’re not the best measure of progress or self-worth. The satisfaction from physique goals is usually short-lived! - External Validation 🙃 When you rely on your appearance for validation, you get stuck in a cycle of seeking approval from others. If your self-worth is based only on how you look, you’re at the mercy of other people’s opinions. This kind of validation doesn’t last! - Neglecting Health ❤️‍🩹 Focusing too much on looks can make you ignore other important parts of health, like mental and emotional wellness, strength, endurance, and flexibility. - Comparison Trap ⚠️ Always comparing yourself to others based on appearance creates a toxic mindset. It makes you feel like you’re never good enough and leads to unnecessary competition. Remember, it should always be you vs. YOU! @perserva.co discount in bio for 10% off🦋🤍 Coach: @mattykebble__ • • • #fitlife #fitlifemotivation #fitlifemotives #weightliftinggoals #gyminspire #gyminspired #bodybuildingproblems #bodybuildingprograms #bodybuildingpassion #bodybuildingprogress #fitfacts #weightsworkout #weightsforwomen #weightsbeforedates #weightstigma #weightsforweightloss #weightsession #weightsovercardio #weightsaremydates #lightweights #liftinglifestyle #fitnessmyth

Feel like you’re ‘weak’ when it comes to your eating habits? Trust me, people who overeat, emotionally eat or binge eat, judge themselves more harshly than anyone else can judge them. The inner narratives of a person with an emotional reliance on food for comfort is disturbing. For this person, It’s hard to imagine how other people can ‘control’ themselves and they cannot. It’s creates a feeling of deep shame and guilt. As if you are defective in nature, when really, willpower has nothing to do with it. We all need to learn how to emotionally regulate. Whatever substance we turn to for comfort is just emotional avoidance. If you can understand where and when this is happening for you, with compassion - you are miles closer to breaking free from foods hold over you. #bodyimage #psychology #healthateverysize #therapy #counselling #nutritionaltherapy #mentalhealth #edrecovery #intuitiveeating #nondiet #weightstigma #psychology #dietculture #eatlovelive #dietitian #healthateverysize #bodypositivity #beautystandards #bodyacceptance #southafrica #switzerland #selfacceptance

🌿🧘‍♂️Food is more than just fuel – it's a source of pleasure, connection, and joy. Take a moment to nourish your soul with your favorite foods and flavors, guilt-free. Whether it's indulging in a decadent dessert or savoring a comforting meal, prioritize pleasure and satisfaction in your eating experience. Ready to cultivate a healthier relationship with food? Book a session with us and let's explore the transformative power of intuitive eating and self-compassion. #NourishYourSoul #GuiltFreeEating #edrecovery #weightstigma #eatingrecovery #atypicalanorexia #eatingdisorderrecovery #bodyliberation #haes #healthateverysize #anorexiainfatbodies #bodypositivity #endfatphobia #endfatshaming #adequacy #access #connection #satisfaction #inclusivecare #allbodiesbelong #bingeeatingrecovery #bulimiarecovery #recoveryispossible #findyourpath #followyourpath #rootedpath

Fasting is fantastic...for some. id this you? Pushing the eating window further out and closing the gap tighter. Overtraining during your fast to optimise fat loss. Never stopping during the day to distract from thoughts of food. Topping up a bottomless cup of caffeine to help kill cravings to make the fast last that much longer...but to what end? No eating window at all? The obsessions tighten up and you began to isolate further. If you know your intentions are to restrict yourself because you cant control yourself when faced with food OR so that you can REALLY enjoy the binge without putting on weight after you finally do indulge...I get it and i've been there, but it will not help you with your emotional eating disorder and it will torment your self image. Fasting can do serious damage if not done 'correctly'. If you are undernourished because of dieting or as a result of eating too many processed foods, fasting wont help you, it will only lead to more binging, bloating and brain fog. If you're fasting to fix body image issues, it can lead to harmful consequences like deficiencies, metabolic imbalances, and increased anxiety and depression. This can perpetuate a cycle of unhealthy eating patterns and further damage your emotional state. I can't stress this enough, I loved fasting when my mind was right, I got all the benefits. When i pushed it too far when my mind wasn't I wrecked my hormones, my bone health etc. #bodyimage #psychology #healthateverysize #therapy #counselling #nutritionaltherapy #mentalhealth #edrecovery #intuitiveeating #nondiet #weightstigma #artheals #psychology #dietculture #mentalhealth #intuitiveeating #eatlovelive #dietitian #healthateverysize #bodyimage #bodypositivity #switzerland #beautystandards #souothafrica #bodyacceptance

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Your body *is* the real you, and you are worthy of love. Image description: a handwritten note that says, “The ‘real’ you isn’t hiding inside your body…You are the real you in your body today.” #moreofyou #bodytrust #weightstigma #fatacceptance #antidiet #HAES #healthateverysize #wellness #fatliberation #health #bodyimage #bodypositive #bopo #allbodiesaregoodbodies #fatpositive #bodykindness #saludentodaslastallas #psblogger #selflove #fatactivism #fatpositive #benevolencia

We all need to eat to live. When you choose foods that satisfy you, they nourish you and give pleasure both physically and emotionally. When you restrict foods in pursuit of weight loss or to follow the latest wellness plan, food likely becomes associated with angst rather than pleasure. You can reclaim pleasure in eating. Notice the yummy flavors of different types of foods. Give yourself permission to relax and enjoy the tastes of food, rather than counting, tracking, or criticizing yourself for your choices. Do your best to listen to what and how much your body prefers at any given time and try to eat whatever will feel best in your body when possible. Experiment! Allow! Enjoy! Repeat! What are some of the ways food gives you pleasure? Need some guidance? Check out The Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Binge Eating &Body Image Workbook. Link in bio. Check out our new 3rd edition of Beyond a Shadow of a Diet! Link in bio. Available at Amazon or through Routledge(use code SMA22 for 20% off thru 7/31/24) #makingpeacewithfood #bingeeating #emotionaleating #chronicdieting #bodyimage #weightinclusive #bodypositive #anti-diet #attunedeating #intuitiveeating #weightstigma #bingeeatingdisorder #disorderedeating #self-compassion

Mito: La cirugía bariátrica es una “salida fácil”, es un procedimiento para pacientes que han fracasado y que no se quieren esforzar. Verdad: La cirugía bariátrica es el tratamiento para la obesidad más invasivo, pero con los mejores resultados en pérdida de peso, en control o remisión de comorbilidades y en calidad de vida. Para indicarla, se debe seguir un protocolo de preparación, manejo y seguimiento. Efectivamente no es para todos, y está indicada para pacientes con obesidad grave (IMC mayor a 40 o mayor a 35 con comorbilidades) que tienen comprometida su salud. Por más de 25 años cuenta con bastante evidencia científica que ha demostrado ser segura y que, aunque no cura la obesidad como se pensaba, sí puede alejar al paciente de las complicaciones, de más enfermedades e incluso de la muerte. Necesitarla no es sinónimo de “fracaso”, simplemente significa que debemos sumarla a las demás intervenciones de salud, como la alimentación saludable, la actividad física, el manejo del estrés, la higiene del sueño, medicamentos y acompañamiento de por vida. Como cualquier otra cirugía, existen riesgos y efectos adversos que el profesional de la salud capacitado debe evaluar antes de indicarla y debe saber manejar. Las ideas erróneas y estigmatizantes de que la cirugía bariátrica es la “salida fácil”, “no requiere esfuerzo”, “es hacer trampa”, o incluso decir que es algo que el paciente “se debe ganar”, aleja a las personas de una oportunidad muy valiosa de mejorar su salud. ¡Rompamos mitos con ciencia! Referencias: -Kheniser K, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2021 Jun 16;106(7):1854-1866. -Preiss Contreras, et al. Medwave. 2022;22(10):2649 -Shiau J, et al. Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines: Bariatric Surgery: Postoperative Management. Descargado de: https://obesitycanada.ca/guidelines/postop. Accedido [23/05/24]. #Obesidades #obesidad #mito #verdad #rompamosmitosconciencia #mitosdelaobesidad #estigmadepeso #sesgodepeso #weightbias #weightstigma #cirugíabariátrica #tratamiento #ética #enfermedadcrónica #peso #calidaddevida #pérdidadepeso #salud

“𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣’𝙩 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙡 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨. 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙧, 𝙛𝙖𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙗𝙤𝙝𝙮𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤—𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮. 𝙄𝙩'𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙖 𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙖𝙮, 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙖 𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙖 𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙖𝙜𝙚.” Surprisingly, many people who tick the boxes for food addiction maintain a typical weight. At my lowest weight, I consumed mostly ultra-processed diet foods with as few calories as possible that absolutely OWNED me.😭 Food addiction is closely related to binge eating disorder. A 2021 study showed, for example, that people with binge eating disorder eat mostly ultra-processed foods. Studies on UPF addicted rats show that they’d rather inflict self-harm for a constant supply of these foods and when they don't receive any, would rather starve, even when whole foods are available to them. You can see how, without fully understanding why you feel the way you do, the case against ourselves builds, leading to insidious guilt and shame that send you into a self-loathing downward spiral. Understanding these invisible enemies can help you find the self-compassion needed to recover from compulsive behaviors and a harmful inner dialogue. Knowing is half the battle, and it brings some relief—the rest is up to you. “𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙢𝙮, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙨. 𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙢𝙮, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙨.” #bodyimage #psychology #healthateverysize #therapy #counselling #nutritionaltherapy #mentalhealth #edrecovery #intuitiveeating #nondiet #weightstigma #psychology #dietculture #eatlovelive #dietitian #bodypositivity

We are taught that it is within our power to 'fix' our bodies. We are told that we are the ones in total control of how we look and feel. That if we don't look like a supermodel or feel energetic and happy all the time - then we are doing something wrong. Then we aren't trying hard enough to 'fix' ourselves. But what if there was nothing to fix except for the indoctrination that all bodies can and should look the same and the impossible ideal that we can and should be pleasant and happy all the time? What if our power comes from learning to love ourselves, and others, exactly as we are? Warts, rolls, sad days, and all!?! Want to work on removing all the unhelpful conditioning from your brain?! Get on the wait list as I've got something FABULOUS coming --> https://fabfatfem.com/waitlist . . . . . . . . #bodypositivity #fatpositivity #fatpositive #fatliberation #bodyacceptance #allbodiesaregoodbodies #plussize #celebratemysize #haes #fatphobia #fatbabe #nobodyshame #antidiet #dietculture #riotsnotdiets #fatactivism #weightstigma #fabulous #loveyourselffirst #inspiration #healthateverysize #changetheworld #smashthepatriarchy #radicalselflove #fatandfabulous #fabulouslyfatfeminist

Recent advances in obesity research have considerably deepened our understanding of the condition’s underlying causes and the optimal strategies for its management. Despite these advances, a significant disparity exists in the application of this knowledge within clinical settings. This challenge has been meticulously outlined in the American Heart Association’s (AHA) scientific statement, “Implementation of Obesity Science Into Clinical Practice,” published in the Association’s leading journal, Circulation. The statement asserts that obesity remains a critical public health issue, both in the United States and globally, affecting nearly all populations and imposing severe strains on healthcare systems. Obesity is a significant risk factor for heart disease, thus hindering progress in reducing heart disease rates. Read more - Link in bio above. - #obesity #obesitycare #obesitymedicine #childobesity #childhoodobesity #lifestyle #lifestylemedicine #health #healthcare #diet #weightloss #medicine #medication #obesitymedication #pharmacy #ozempic #ozempicweightloss #semaglutide #wegovy #mentalhealth #weightstigma #weightbias #diet #nutrition #healthcareprofessional #hcp #precisionmedicine #primarycare

Although energy balance is the underlying principle of weight management, it ignores the hundreds of factors that influence both sides of the “energy in” (i.e., eating) and “energy out” (e.g., physical activity) equation. In fact, a 2017 research article, "The DONE Framework," exploring the determinants of nutrition and eating, identified 441 factors contributing to nutrition and eating behaviour. Examples include: Individual factors: • Biological taste preferences • Income • Education • Mental health • Self-efficacy Interpersonal factors: • Social support • Social norms • Cultural background Environmental factors: • Food availability • Product marketing (packaging, price, etc.) • Product palatability and sensory appeal • Food outlet density • Exposure to advertising Policy factors: • Nutritional guidelines • Food advertisement regulations • Healthy eating and nutrition campaigns Weight management is complex. Individuals who are overweight or obese often face significant stigma, prejudice, and discrimination because of their weight. This social pressure can be more distressing than the chronic health issues associated with obesity, which typically don’t manifest until after prolonged periods of being overweight or at higher levels of obesity (BMI over 35) occur. I hope this provides insight into the complexities of eating behaviour and weight management. Relying solely on weight as the primary outcome is not an effective measure of overall health. Moreover, it can fuel stigma and judgment towards individuals based on their weight and body shape. This stigma impacts not only individuals with larger bodies but also individuals within a "healthy" weight range who may engage in disordered eating habits to control their weight, compromising their health in the process.

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🌟Så gøy! Idag var jeg så heldig å få lov til å holde foredrag om behandling av fedme på Nord-Norsk gastroenterologiske selskap #NNGS sitt vårmøte på @malangenresort for 50 dyktige og engasjerte leger🤩 Etter å ha jobbet innen dette feltet i snart 20 år, var noen av mine 🗝️ take-aways på dagens foredrag: 👉🏽 Fedme er av WHO klassifisert som en kronisk sykdom. Det har et komplekst årsaksbilde, og rotårsaker til fedme er viktig når man skal behandle ddt og forstå deg 👉🏽vektstigma øker dødeligheten, og vi utøver alle dette i større eller mindre grad. Helsepersonell har et særs ansvar for å være bevisst dette og øve på å unnhå å utøve vektstigma 👉🏽 Det er flere veier til «Rom», altså det er ikke en behandlingsform som er perfekt for alle. Personalisert og vitenskapelig behandling med selvbestemmelse i fokus, er veien å gå for best effekt 👉🏽 Trygg teknologi, tilpasset målgruppen, bør supplere dagens behandling da det øker autonomi og effekten av behandlingen 👉🏽 Langvarig vektnedgang er vanskelig, men mulig. Best effekt av livsstilsbehandling får man ved tett og regelmessig oppfølging (26 ganger i året), regelnessig monitorering og evaluering, høy grad av sosial støtte, sterk indre motivasjon og høyere grad av personalisert behandling #obesity #fedme #vekt #vektnedgang #lege #leger #doctor #medical #stigma #weightstigma #medicaldoctor #unn #malangen #livsstil #endring #kirurgi

🚫Restriction is not the answer. Cutting out and restricting certain foods that are labeled as “unhealthy” or only eating “clean” can lead to bingeing or overeating those same foods when we get hungry or stressed. Many of us have been on an endless rollercoaster of so called healthy restrictive diets that cut out entire food groups: Paleo, Keto, Low Sugar, No Sugar, etc etc etc and on and on. Mindful eating is a much better approach to slowing down and savoring the foods that you eat. No foods or food groups are “forbidden”. By listening to your body’s cues and trusting how your body feels when eating, you can enjoy a wide variety of foods without restricting entire food groups. #weightstigma #bodypositive #bodyacceptance #bodyliberation #intuitiveeating #healthateverysize #eatingdisorders #edrecovery #eatingdisorderrecovery #riotsnotdiets #mindfuleating

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✅ Overeating Tip: Start your day with protein. Protein in your breakfast is highly likely to help you reduce overeating during your day. 🍳 Protein is satiating. Which means we feel fuller for longer. Also most people who have protein at breakfast report feeling more awake and have better cognitive function during their day. 🧠 Need more tips like this? Hit follow @sycamore.coaching 🫶 . . . . #sycamorecoaching #mindsetfitnesslifestyle #relationshipwithfood #nutritioncoaching #onlinepersonaltrainer #traineetherapist #disorderedeating #eatingdisorders #bodyimagecoach #emotionaleatinghelp #bodyimageissues #wellbeingcoaching #emotionaleatingsupport #dietwithoutdisorder #disorderedeatingprogram #dietwithoutdietculture #eatingdisorderrecovery #howtodiethealthy #bingeeatingrecovery #bodyconfidencejourney #bingeeatinghelp #weightlossgoals #weightworries #weightstigma #fitnesstips #healthyeatingtip #diettips #emotionaleatertips #holisticwellnesscoach

You get to decide who you’re going to be. It’s difficult to find the words that are enough to encapsulate all of what the last two years have felt like, brought to me, kindly removed from me. These years have felt fast and slow all at once. They’ve let me feeling full and particularly empty in a strange and difficult to articulate type of way. I feel new and yet different and also the same. Two years ago I would have felt frustrated and annoyed and quite crazy for articulating the fact I feel and experience two differing and opposite emotions at the same time. Yet, I think the most profound and life-changing concept I’ve come to adapt is the truth that I can live in the grey. I don’t have to be happy or sad, I can be both. I don’t have to reflect on good experiences or bad experiences, I can reflect on both. I don’t have to choose them or me, I can choose both. I don’t have to be full of knowledge or ask for help, I can have both. I can choose both It’s okay to live in the grey And it’s okay to not know Two years later, the end of a beautifully transformative season and the beginning of a season that holds a lot of “I don’t know.” I’m scared and excited and apprehensive and I anticipate a lot of goodness, restoration, redemption, transition, and change. There is a lot I have learned and there is still a lot I don’t yet know. How do I leave something that was so good to me? Even now, I’m struggling to find the words to end this post, which seems reflective of this least season. How do you neatly and beautifully end something that has impacted you so greatly? How do you say goodbye? Honestly, that’s not something I feel as if I’ve learned yet. So, for now, I’ll just say thank you ✨ #mentalhealth #bodyimage #eatingdisorder #eatingdisorderrecovery #edrecovery #mentalhealthawareness #bodyacceptance #bodytrust #weightstigma #weightneutrality #bodyneutrality #antidietculture #antidiet #anorexiarecovery #traumasurvivor #bulimiarecovery #traumarecovery #complexptsd #healthateverysize #intuitiveeating #bingeeatingrecovery #eatingdisordertherapist #HAES #fltherapist #therapistsofinstagram #therapist #therapy #equinetherapy #equinetherapist

I kept a little list of the microaggressions I experienced over last week, after seeing more and more of the "fatphobia doesn't exist rhetoric" being thrown around. This is just a small slice of the way I'm treated every week. Tell me that I'm not experiencing fatphobia every minute of every day.... And tell me that can't have an impact on my health. Just existing in a space makes people angry, I want another few inches to get out and walk to the toilet in a restaurant and I get grunted at. Or people see me coming and they just don't move. As for the cake guy, in a queue of many many people why did he choose to tell me the cake was fat free? #weightstigma #fatphobia #fatpositive #fatliberation #lifeofafatperson #fatliberationmovement #itsoktobefat #FatAndHappy #fatbias #antifatbias

How much of your mental capacity is being occupied by your eating and self image? What would you do if this were no longer an issue for you? We all deserve SO MUCH MORE than a life chasing the perfect body. Just think about what you could think about if it were't that. How would your life change? "𝘿𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣, 𝙖 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩, 𝙖 𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘... 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮; 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚." #bodyimage #psychology #healthateverysize #therapy #counselling #nutritionaltherapy #mentalhealth #edrecovery #intuitiveeating #nondiet #weightstigma #psychology #dietculture #eatlovelive #dietitian #healthateverysize #bodypositivity #beautystandards #bodyacceptance #southafrica #switzerland #selfacceptance

Si a partir de mañana, todos escucháramos e hiciéramos caso a nuestro cansancio, déficit de sueño, hambre, desgaste físico, agotamiento mental… Si a partir de mañana escucháramos nuestro dolor, la sobrecarga de trabajo, de responsabilidad, la angustia y el agobio al que nos somete la productividad… Si a partir de mañana respetáramos a nuestro cuerpo, su necesidad de descanso y abriéramos paso a lo “salvaje” que reside en él… ¿Qué pasaría con el régimen de autoexploración en que vivimos? ¿Qué sostendría el capitalismo, el patriarcado, la gordofobia, la cultura de dieta y los múltiples sistemas de opresión si dejáramos a nuestros cuerpos Ser, sin vergüenza? . . . . . . #WeightInclusiveNutrition #InclusiveNutrition #Nutricion #ComerIntuitivo #IntuitiveEating #AlimentacionIntuitiva #Nutricionista #Nutrition #DietCulture #CulturaDeLasDietas #bienestar #WeightStigma #StopWeightStigma #LaNutriSabogal #HAES #HealthAtEverySize #saludentodaslastallas #bodypositivemovement #BP #Fatphobia #Gordofobia #Eatingdisorders #ED #TrastornosAlimentarios #TCA

Dr Justin Coulson and Mrs Happy Families unpack three studies on today's episode of 'From The Doctor's Desk'. Study 1: 🫶 Is your child feeling unhappy, pressured, or teased about their weight? Navigating growing up in a society so focused on physical appearance is difficult, but there are practical steps parents can take to decrease the risk of internalised stigma and other challenges around weight. Study 2: 👶 So, you think you can read a baby's cry? Think again! Study 3: 👂 According to the third study, the secret to getting your teen to listen to you is the very foundation of what Dr Justin teaches in The Parenting Revolution! What a surprise! You can find links to all three studies in the show notes of today's podcast episode (link in bio). #drjustincoulson #mrshappyfamilies #parentinghelp #parenting #weightstigma #babycries #thehappyfamiliespodcast #gettingkidstolisten #theparentingrevolution

EDIT to add: Many have rightly pointed out that BIPOC individuals face discrimination for their hair in our society. My example in this post was not intended to diminish this reality. Since this issue has been highlighted, it's important to recognize that Eurocentric beauty standards and diet culture are both rooted in racism. The stigma faced by fat people for their bodies and the discrimination against people of color for their hair are interconnected injustices. Thank you to those who brought this connection to the conversation. I cannot address every aspect of the system in each post, and I apologize if my example was offensive to anyone. Please also remember that I am human, and kindness goes a long way. 🩷 —- Join me on Thursday, May 30th at 5:30PM EST for a 75-minute webinar where you’ll learn how to: 🧳 unpack weight stigma ✅ improve body image ⚖️ differentiate BMI from health 🪞 face your fatphobia 🕊️ increase compassion toward marginalized bodies Ps: My FREE guide has a promo code for $10 off your spot! Find out more about both in my profile 🤗 #youareworthy #youareenough #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #fatbodypositivity #fatliberation #weightstigma #fatphobia #allbodiesaregoodbodies #bodydiversity #unrealisticbeautystandards #beautybeyondsize #stylehasnosize #bodydysmorphia

Unfortunately as we move into warmer weather, diet and weight loss talk ramp up. The talk of bathing suits, and sun dresses, sizes and shapes abound. We find ourselves being drawn into thinking this is a way to connect and bond with others. “Everybody” is talking about it, shouldn’t we? “Everybody” is thinking about it, shouldn’t we? The reality is that talking about restriction and what’s wrong with our bodies rarely leads to feeling seen and known. The reality is that thinking about restriction and what’s wrong with our bodies often leads to self-contempt, self-consciousness, and isolation. What if we began talking about the sunshine, the beach, the water, time with friends, our vacations? What if we began savoring the sunsets, the sand beneath our toes, the refreshing water, deep conversations with friends, unforgettable memories? What if we began talking about and thinking about literally anything else besides the size and shape of our bodies or anybody else’s body for that matter? Let’s boycott this body talk and seek out conversations where we can just be! YOU are worth it. #antidietculture #dietculturedropout #dietculture #nondietapproach #ditchthediet #foodfreedom #intuitiveeating #anorexiarecover #Edrecoverywarrior #bodyliberation #healthateverysize #bodykindness #allbodiesarebeautiful #fatliberation #fatacceptance #bodytrust #weightstigma #bodyneutrality #complexptsd #bingeeatingrecovery #therapistsofinstagram #phoenixarizona #florida #arizona #scottsdalearizona #eatingdisorderecovery #eatingrecovery #orlandoflorida

🚨 This relentless commentary can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety around food, contributing to disordered eating patterns and a negative relationship with food and body. But it's time to silence that noise and reclaim your relationship with food. Our team at Rooted Path Nutrition is here to help you break free from the tyranny of the food police and find peace with eating. Book your time with us today and let's start rewriting your food narrative together. 🍽️✨ #BreakFreeFromTheFoodPolice #ReclaimYourPlate #NourishYourBodyWithFreedom #edrecovery #weightstigma #eatingrecovery #atypicalanorexia #eatingdisorderrecovery #bodyliberation #haes #healthateverysize #anorexiainfatbodies #bodypositivity #endfatphobia #endfatshaming #adequacy #access #connection #satisfaction #inclusivecare #allbodiesbelong #bingeeatingrecovery #bulimiarecovery #recoveryispossible #findyourpath #followyourpath #rootedpath

Our clients who are also parents often ask how they can promote a positive body image for the kids, teens and young adults in their lives. This is such an important topic. Why? Body image matters. It impacts 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐦, 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡. We have some great ideas on how you can promote a healthy body image for your kids...and yourself. Ready to read this article on our blog? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰: 1 - Click the link symbol in our bio 2 - Click on "Visit Our Blog" 3 - Search for "body image"

Yo no contribuyo al estigma #Obesidades #obesidad #yonocontribuyoalestigma #estigma #sesgo #weightstigma #weightbias #apodo #burla #discriminación #límites #respeto #enfermedad #enfermedadcrónica #peso #defensor #asertividad

You do NOT have to be thin to be valuable in this world. We are all born worthy and nothing has changed! . . . . . . . . #bodypositivity #fatpositivity #fabulouslyfatfeminist #fatpositive #fatliberation #bodyacceptance #allbodiesaregoodbodies #plussize #celebratemysize #haes #fatphobia #fatbabe #nobodyshame #radicalselflove #antidiet #fatandfabulous #dietculture #riotsnotdiets #fatactivism #weightstigma #healthateverysize #fabulous #loveyourselffirst #inspiration #healthateverysize #changetheworld #smashthepatriarchy

A novel study conducted by the University of Michigan reveals significant benefits in integrating obesity specialists into primary care settings, resulting in substantial weight loss for high-risk patients. This approach, piloted by Michigan Medicine’s academic medical centre through the Weight Navigation Program (WNP), has been proven to facilitate access to evidence-based weight management treatments and support patients in achieving notable weight reduction within a year. Primary care practitioners often find it challenging to devise personalised weight management plans during brief consultations. Earlier investigations by the University have indicated that a majority of primary care patients with obesity fail to lose at least 5% of their body weight—an outcome that substantially decreases obesity-related health risks. Read more - Link in bio above. - #obesity #obesitycare #obesitymedicine #childobesity #childhoodobesity #lifestyle #lifestylemedicine #health #healthcare #diet #weightloss #medicine #medication #obesitymedication #pharmacy #ozempic #ozempicweightloss #semaglutide #wegovy #mentalhealth #weightstigma #weightbias #diet #nutrition #healthcareprofessional #hcp #precisionmedicine #primarycare

@sisugrams has been helping me prep for my presentation tomorrow at @mountsipt for their postpartum return to run group! 😎 Our diet culture is toxic enough, but there is an added layer of pressure when you’re pregnant or raising kiddos because you’re not just responsible for yourself. Many of my pregnant or postnatal clients are motivated to heal their relationship with food not just for themselves but also so that they can pass that healthy relationship down to their kids. I love helping break generational cycles of weight bias and body shame 🙌🏻🥰!

👀 POV: it's summer, and everyone is thrilled, but you're dreading the discomfort, and all you see are blog posts offering solutions like "fall in love with your body..." or "how to lose weight" -- So, let's be real 👇🏻👇🏻 For as long as I can remember, I’ve struggled to enjoy the summer months. Even as a kid with 6 weeks off from school, my Dad put so much pressure on me ‘You should be outside, enjoy the weather while it lasts!’ -- it's a very British attitude to not complain about the unpredictable and elusive summers here -- but I was never an outdoorsy kid, and I’m 100% not an outdoorsy adult either! (Swipe for baby Melanie in the summertime with my Dad) ☀️ Nowadays the summers are hotter, and I’m the parent with a kid at home, juggling childcare, work and as few “I’m bored!” moments as possible. The last few summers have required so much mental preparation, and I found that as I’ve divested from diet culture and learned to accept, honour and respect my fat body in its current form, I discovered products and routines to help me feel more comfortable. 👍 Listen, I will always be a cold weather person. 🍂 Give me all the chilly mornings and unexpected snow falls, but I can’t control the weather, so I've decided to reclaim the summer! ⚡️ WE should reclaim the summer. I deserve to find pockets of joy, and even if I don’t ENJOY the hotter days, I deserve to be comfortable. ⚡️ WE deserve to be comfortable. And, with that, this summer series was born 🙃 🗓️ Starting on May 28th I will be sharing everything from my self advocacy and body acceptance journey to personal hygiene routines, book recommendations, and everything in between! 🎧 Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, Amazon or Substack! So, are you ready to challenge the culture of it all this summer? Let’s do this! ☀️😎 * * * * * #TheCultureOfItAllPod #FatPeopleDoingThings #SelfCare #MentalHealth #Advocacy #WeightStigma #EffYourBeautyStandards #BodyNeutrality #DietCulture #fatliberation #losehatenotweight #bodilyautonomy #selfacceptance #selfcompassionjourney #NormalizeNormalBodies #glorifyingobesity

Getting regular exercise can have a huge impact on both your health AND your quality of life. But maybe you are new to fitness, and don't know where to start. Or, you've been exercising but aren't reaching your goals. That's where our "𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦" can help. Clients sign up for Get Moving with a variety of goals in mind: - Increase muscle mass - Improve metabolism - Change overall body composition (replace fat with muscle) - Increase endurance - Improve cardiovascular health - Maintain balance, strength and mobility as they age - Lower bad cholesterol/increase good cholesterol - Improve mood and overall mental health - Regain fitness after pregnancy and childbirth - Counteract the impact of menopause You can sign up for Get Moving in conjunction with nutrition counseling, or as a stand alone program. 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒: 📞 - Schedule your one-on-one session 👩‍🏫 - Your trainer will assess your current fitness level and help you establish goals 🚴‍♂️ - Your trainer will customize a plan just for YOU, whether you plan to work out at home, at the gym, on your Peloton, outside, etc. 📱 - Get access to your plan via an app sent directly to your email 🏋️‍♂️ - The app will walk you through your work outs 🏃‍♀️ - Receive support and motivation via direct communication with your trainer 😃 - Meet regularly (in person or virtually) to assess progress ⭐ 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆? Click the link in our bio to visits our website, then search for "Get Moving." 📌 𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐔𝐒 𝐀𝐓: 𝟔𝟎𝟐-𝟕𝟕𝟎-𝟕𝟔𝟏𝟏. We can answer any of your questions and get your scheduled!

Reminder that both of these things can be true for you🩵 We can recognize that your pain or discomfort is valid AND you still deserve to find clothes that fit your here and now body. Jumping into the hot summer months & pulling back out the shorts, tank tops, and swimsuits can be tough when we feel uncomfortable in our bodies. Which is why we want to help set you up for success this summer season…. ⤵️🌞 🔔IT’S NOT TOO LATE to join us for TONIGHT’S Membership Masterclass: Navigating Body Image in the Summertime with guest host Sharon Maxwell at 7PM EST!🎉 Every month, members get access to 3 LIVE calls including the Masterclass and 2 Check In Calls! Our members get unlimited access to a library of 50+ masterclasses that have topics covering: How to Overcome Fear Foods, ALL THINGS Weight Loss Injections, Nutrition Science Without the Stigma, and SO MUCH MORE! Click the link in bio to sign up💙 #bodyimage #weightstigma #weight #bodies #health #healthy #HAES #summer #bodydiscomfort

A groundbreaking study published in Scientific Reports explores the potential benefits of integrating a low-calorie diet rich in fibres, probiotic supplementation, and regular physical exercise on the health and body composition of women with obesity in Egypt. Obesity is a global health issue affecting diverse populations regardless of socio-economic status, age, ethnicity, or gender. The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in overall well-being by influencing metabolism, vitamin synthesis, immune response, and protection against pathogens. Dietary modifications have been shown to alter the composition and diversity of gut microbiota, offering new avenues for treating conditions like obesity that are linked to gut health. An imbalance in the gut microbiota, particularly the ratio of Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes (F/B ratio), is commonly associated with obesity, suggesting that restoring balance could serve as an effective intervention. Read more - Link in bio above. - #obesity #obesitycare #obesitymedicine #childobesity #childhoodobesity #lifestyle #lifestylemedicine #health #healthcare #diet #weightloss #medicine #medication #obesitymedication #pharmacy #ozempic #ozempicweightloss #semaglutide #wegovy #mentalhealth #weightstigma #weightbias #diet #nutrition #healthcareprofessional #hcp #precisionmedicine #guthealth

Today is release day for the 3rd edition of Beyond a Shadow of a Diet: The Comprehensive Guide to Treating Binge Eating Disorder, Emotional Eating, and Chronic Dieting! Our book has been foundational and transformational in the field for the past 20 years, and we’ve updated our new edition to make it more current and inclusive. The foreword is written by @jennifergaudiani author of Sick Enough. Here is our endorsement from Amy Pershing, author of Binge Eating Disorder: “This book is the gold standard in clinical education on a weight-inclusive, empowerment approach for addressing the impact of diet culture and weight stigma. The new edition brings added wisdom about inclusivity, and further reinforces the importance of the clinician’s own healing. Beyond a Shadow of a Diet is essential reading for anyone treating eating, weight, and body image concerns.” I hope you’ll check it out! Link in bio. Available through Amazon, Routledge Publishing (SMA22 through 7/31 for 20% discount and free shipping), or your favorite bookstore. Check out our new 3rd edition of Beyond a Shadow of a Diet! Link in bio. Available at Amazon or through Routledge(use code SMA22 for 20% off thru 7/31/24) Check out our new workbook: The Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting Dieting, Binge Eating & Body Image Workbook: A Trauma-Informed, Weight-Inclusive Approach to Make Peace With Food & Reduce Body Shame #makingpeacewithfood #bingeeating #emotionaleating #chronicdieting #bodyimage #weightinclusive #bodypositive #anti-diet #attunedeating #intuitiveeating #weightstigma #bingeeatingdisorder #disorderedeating #self-compassion

A FEW SPOTS LEFT! I have a cute and ambient evening planned for you, Melbs! We'll be making clay sculptures as a creative, hands on approach to body image healing work. You will learn and practice gentle ways of using clay sculpture as a tool for improved body image, embodiment and self acceptance - and at the end you will have a sculpture as an embodied symbol of your time in the workshop. As an art therapist, I create unique and powerful healing tools using basic art materials to support people healing through body image issues and body disconnection. . . Our workshop is being hosted by the excellent @eatlovelive and please know - you can identify as bad at art and still attend and benefit - art as therapy is not about creating a pretty or perfect work, it's about the process. Most people who attend don't identify as creative and have taken a leap of courage to try something new and have surprised themselves! . . Link in bio @bodyimage_therapist . #arttherapy #weightstigma #artheals #psychology #dietculture #mentalhealth #edrecovery #haes #intuitiveeating #eatlovelive #dietitian #healthateverysize #bodyimage #bodypositivity #melbourne #beautystandards #nondiet #antidiet

I have come to find that using the word “AND” is a powerful way to validate complexity. One can hate their body AND experience joyful moments in their body One can live unapologetically in their body AND understandably want to avoid painful stigma One can want recovery so desperately AND just as desperately not want to gain weight One can feel hopeless AND hold deep hope that things will get better One can hate their abuser AND love their abuser AND can offer a way for us to hold complexity with kindness, naming all that is within us without judgement. Let us step into the discomfort of the AND’s in our lives. Let us sit with complexity. YOU are worth it #antidietculture #dietculturedropout #dietculture #nondietapproach #ditchthediet #foodfreedom #intuitiveeating #anorexiarecover #Edrecoverywarrior #bodyliberation #healthateverysize #bodykindness #allbodiesarebeautiful #fatliberation #fatacceptance #bodytrust #weightstigma #bodyneutrality #complexptsd #healingtrauma #innerchildhealing #intuitiveeatingjourney #phoenixarizona #florida #arizona #scottsdalearizona #eatingdisorderecovery #eatingrecovery #orlandoflorida

Our Postgraduate Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine ( #Obesity Care) begins today, but not to worry, late registration is open! Through this 1 year programme you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to deliver individualised, effective, and evidence-based care to individuals with obesity. Submit both parts of the application before Friday, the 25th of May, 2024 in order to be considered for enrolment. Submit your application here: Link in bio! - #obesity #obesitycare #obesitymedicine #childobesity #childhoodobesity #lifestyle #lifestylemedicine #health #healthcare #diet #weightloss #medicine #medication #obesitymedication #pharmacy #ozempic #ozempicweightloss #semaglutide #wegovy #mentalhealth #weightstigma #weightbias #diet #nutrition #healthcareprofessional #hcp #precisionmedicine

Your body is not wrong. It never has been. The culture is wrong. Diet culture is the ultimate gaslighter. It makes you not trust yourself. It makes you think that your body is undeserving. It makes you think that you have to shrink in order to be valued. You have been told you need to cut, change, starve, work harder, and more. Your body is not the problem. The objectification is wrong. The amount of scrutinization your body is under is wrong. The pressure to look like the girl on your phone is wrong. You are promised confidence if you just get smaller - LIE. Diet culture is rooted in shame. Be kind to your body. Be grateful for it. Make peace with your body. 💛 Double tap if you like this post! #bodypositivity #bodyacceptance #loveyourself #selflove #bodyneutrality #healthateverysize #enddietculture #bodyliberation #bodyimage #mentalhealthawareness #selfcompassion #allbodiesaregoodbodies #bebodypositive #intuitiveeating #selfcare #selfworth #anti-diet #weightstigma #fatpositivity #bodykindness #healthybody #trustyourbody #ditchdietculture #radicalselflove #bodypositivitymovement #celebrateyourbody #bodyappreciation #rejectdietculture #positivebodyimage #bodydiversity Do you find yourself comparing your body to others more often than you’d like? ⬇️

Our clients who are also parents often ask how they can promote a positive body image for the kids, teens and young adults in their lives. This is such an important topic. Why? Body image matters. It impacts 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐦, 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡. We have some great ideas on how you can promote a healthy body image for your kids...and yourself. Ready to read this article on our blog? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰: 1 - Click the link symbol in our bio 2 - Click on "Visit Our Blog" 3 - Search for "body image"

We often associate "healthy eating" with meal time. But snack time could be a missed opportunity. The snacks below are well balanced and designed to power you through your busy day. What is YOUR favorite quick and easy snack? Let us know in the comments! 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬: 🍌 Banana and peanut butter on whole-grain toast 🥚 Hard-boiled egg and whole-grain crackers 😋 Oatmeal and peanut butter 🍫 Popcorn and Lily’s dark chocolate 🍃 Smoothie (milk, spinach or cauliflower, the fruit of choice, and nut butter) 🍓 Dessert Hummus and fruit 🍑 Greek yogurt and frozen fruit 🍏 Cheese stick and an apple 🥛 Milk and graham crackers with peanut butter 🥜 Celery and peanut butter 🍞 Cottage cheese on whole-grain toast or crackers Need more healthy eating inspiration? Schedule a session with one of our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists! We see patients in person in Pennsylvania and Arizona, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡. ⭐ 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: 1. Click the link in our bio 2. Click "Make An Appointment." 𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐔𝐒 𝐀𝐓: 𝟔𝟎𝟐-𝟕𝟕𝟎-𝟕𝟔𝟏𝟏. We can answer any of your questions and get your session booked!

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Exact same fit 6 weeks apart🧡 We’re on the right track with this photoshoot prep. So So excited to see where I’m at in 5 weeks time. Appreciate all the support from my coach. Wouldn’t be doing this or seeing the results I’m seeing without him @mattykebble__ • • • #fitlife #fitlifemotivation #fitlifemotives #weightliftinggoals #gyminspire #gyminspired #bodybuildingproblems #bodybuildingprograms #bodybuildingpassion #bodybuildingprogress #fitfacts #weightsworkout #weightsforwomen #weightsbeforedates #weightstigma #weightsforweightloss #weightsession #weightsovercardio #weightsaremydates #lightweights #liftinglifestyle #fitnessmyth

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From our workbook: “ Food is an important part of your cultural heritage that can connect you to your family, community, and history. Have you avoided some of these foods because they didn’t fit into the restrictions dictated by diet culture? If so, it’s time to give yourself permission to eat them again in a manner that nourishes you. Conversely, you may have grown up in a family where food is a way of expressing love, and turning down offers of more food is experienced as a sign of rejection. As you reconnect with your own hunger signals, it’s up to you to decide how to navigate these expectations.” Feel free to share your experiences and your favorite foods! Check out our new workbook: The Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting Dieting, Binge Eating & Body Image Workbook: A Trauma-Informed, Weight-Inclusive Approach to Make Peace With Food & Reduce Body Shame #makingpeacewithfood #bingeeating #emotionaleating #chronicdieting #bodyimage #weightinclusive #bodypositive #anti-diet #attunedeating #intuitiveeating #weightstigma #bingeeatingdisorder #disorderedeating #self-compassion

People are often surprised when I, the naturopathic doctor, encourage them to use medication for their blood sugars, cholesterol or high blood pressure. There is so much stigma around medication use, especially in conditions that we consider 'lifestyle diseases'. We've been led to believe that if we 'just' ate properly and moved more that we wouldn't need the meds. And so if we need meds, then that means that we're not doing enough or not doing it right. There are two problems with this: 1. Things that we have labelled 'lifestyle diseases' are largely genetic and often don't respond to lifestyle changes. 2. Lifestyle changes need to be implemented consistently over the long term in order to provide any health benefits. Changing how we eat, move and live isn't easy, even amongst the most privileged. So imagine how much more difficult it is for those who are marginalized. Medication can be a wonderful tool. They can provide the much-needed space in order to make lasting changes (if they're appropriate). You can let the medication control your blood sugars while you heal your relationship with food and your body. What if I put it this way? If a carpenter decides to use a nail gun instead of a hammer, does that mean that they're a failure as a roofer? If I use a calculator, is that a moral failure? No, they're tools. And using them makes life easier and more peaceful. Medication and lifestyle changes can work together. It doesn't have to be an either/or situation. 🩺 I am accepting new patients in Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 💻 I offer intuitive eating coaching worldwide 🌎 🔗 Link in my bio for a free 'Meet Dr. Kerri' #allbodiesaregoodbodies #bodyacceptance #bodyliberation #selfcarenotselfcontrol #sizeacceptance #weightstigma #fatliberation #mindfulness #bodytrust #effyourhealthstandards #fatactivism #fatacceptance #fatandfree #findingyourself #healthateverysize #HAES

Rome wasn't built in a day, and muscle and endurance aren't either. Here are some tips when you are starting out (or resuming) your fitness routine. 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞. Whether you recently had a baby, took a break due to injury, or haven't exercised in years, commit to starting small and slow. Give your body time to adjust to exercise, and ramp up slowly. 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲. If a workout feels too hard, pushing harder is not always the answer. Especially as you ease back into exercise, listen to the signals your body is sending. Reach for a lighter weight, slow your pace, or take frequent breaks. 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. Just because you easily ran five miles a day in college doesn't mean that's a reasonable starting point. Be realistic about where you are, and temper your expectations. Adjust your goals based on where you are currently, not where you were in the past. 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. Fueling your body properly can help you ramp up more quickly AND it can help prevent injuries. Book an appointment with one of our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists to ensure that your nutrition is right where it should be. Not sure where to begin? Meet with one of our Certified Personal Trainers to get a program customized just for YOU. Our 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 features just fitness, or fitness AND nutrition counseling to optimize results. Click the link in our bio and visit our website to learn more. 𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐔𝐒 𝐀𝐓: 𝟔𝟎𝟐-𝟕𝟕𝟎-𝟕𝟔𝟏𝟏. We can answer any of your questions and get your scheduled!

Need a little motivation? Spend a few minutes today cleaning up your social media accounts. Fill your feed with content that is uplifting and affirming. Eliminate messages and images that lead to comparison, envy, or other negative thoughts. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟏: Unfollow any social media accounts that make you feel bad about yourself. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟐: Find accounts that focus on body neutrality and/or body positivity. Follow those accounts instead. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟑: Set a limit on how much time per day you spend on social media. Most devices have systems that can shut down various apps after you've reached a daily limit.