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I’m A Diet Culture Dropout.

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.

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How To Recover From Chronic Dieting.

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.

Empowerment Through a Non-Diet Approach to Health with Holly Toscanini

Holistic Health Coach, Holly Toscanini coaches women who are ready to walk away from diet culture and redefine their relationship with food while establishing a peaceful relationship with their bodies.  Her approach includes mindful-intuitive eating, intentional movement, and unconditional body acceptance.  In this interview, Holly shares insights …

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Rejecting Diet Culture: Learning to Accept Ourselves

Ever wondered how you got sucked into the never-ending cycle of dieting and body dissatisfaction? Holly Toscanini pulls back the curtain on the ubiquitous but elusive ‘Diet Culture’ that influences our lives in more ways than we’re aware of. We’ll delve into not just the overt signs—like the constant chatter about calories and body size—but also the more insidious psychological triggers, such as past traumas around food or weight, that fuel harmful behaviors or even mental illnesses. Recognizing these signs is your first step to liberating yourself from a culture that profits from your insecurities. Learn how to break free and fill the void in your life with self-love and acceptance, rather than another fad diet.

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Healthy Exchange is a monthly gathering of kind, curious people who are interested in exploring the relationship between our personal well-being (however we define that for ourselves) and our sense of belonging and community. All perspectives are respectfully welcomed — there are no right or wrong answers to the questions we pose, though I hope you come away with helpful ideas and a sense of connection.