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Dive into the world of holistic health in this episode of ‘Say, ‘When!’ as we explore effective strategies to escape the restrictive chains of diet culture. Discover the benefits of intuitive eating and learn how to value your mental, spiritual, and physical health equally. Read …
Fed up with restrictive dieting? ‘Say, “When!”‘ offers a fresh perspective on intuitive eating and escaping diet culture. We cover everything from the basics of intuitive eating to overcoming body image struggles, supported by insights from ‘The Wellness Trap’ by Christy Harrison. Tune in to start your path to body positivity and food freedom.
Diet culture, valuing thinness and appearance, impacts our perceptions of beauty and self-worth. This system has deep historical roots, with changing beauty standards and modern complexities. It promotes quick fixes and narrow beauty ideals, leading to negative psychological and health effects, particularly in women and younger generations. Counter movements like body positivity and holistic health approaches challenge diet culture, promoting diversity and balanced eating. Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in guiding patients away from harmful dieting trends and towards evidence-based, sustainable health practices.
Developing a neutral body image is a journey that involves both unlearning harmful societal norms and embracing body acceptance.
Unlock the secrets of body image and emotional eating. Learn how to cultivate a healthier relationship with your body.
When I decided to walk away from diet culture, my mindset was wrapped up in the idea that I needed to fix myself plus I had all these thoughts that I wasn’t good enough the way that I was.
The root cause of my problem was my unwillingness to acknowledge and feel all my feelings, especially the ones that made me uncomfortable. I had this fantasy that I absolutely believed in that once my problem (weight loss) was solved, everything aspect of my life would be perfect and I wouldn’t ever have to deal with my negative emotions.
Wanna know how to start recovering from chronic dieting?
First, you have to recognize your diet mindset and how it shows up in your life and decide to walk away from diet culture.
Second, learn about intuitive eating, and adopt a more neutral attitude about your body.
Next, introduce mindfulness to help you stay in the present moment instead of constantly thinking about the past or worrying about the future.
Then, start practicing self-compassion and curiosity instead of judgment.
Do you try not to eat in front of others? Does it make you feel uncomfortable or self-conscious? This could be a sign of something deeper going on. It may be a sign you have a ton of judgment around food and what you should or shouldn’t eat.
If you have a poor body image is totally normal-it’s not your fault that you don’t love your body. Let’s face it, your whole life you’ve been bombarded with messages from diet culture that tell you you’re not good enough if you don’t look a …
Shiny object syndrome describes a situation where someone is constantly distracted by the “next big thing”. This can happen in business, personal relationships, exercise programs, and especially nutrition.
