Holidays are a time to be grateful. Grateful for loved ones gathering around traditions of food, drink, and festivities. Yet, diet culture always seems to creep in and sabotage what are meant to be peaceful and celebratory days. You might notice diet culture creeping in with: “Turkey Burn” workouts Read more…
As a Health at Every Size advocate, I often post about issues related to this on social media. Most of the time, my posts are met with comments of support and gratitude. While I do ground my information in research and experience, I’m also thin. I have noticed a different Read more…
Back in June 2017, I was extremely pleased to see Tom Richards, the ACE Director of Corporate Engagement, write a piece entitled, “Beyond Weight Loss: The Many Benefits of Exercise.” In this piece he says, “When we overemphasize weight loss and underemphasize the other health benefits of exercise, we may Read more…
If you’ve read my work before, you already know that I am a Health at Every Size advocate, working to fight weight stigma and support body respect in ALL bodies. Why do I do this work? Because weight loss programs and even some fitness programs are seriously harming both our Read more…
If you haven’t read Why You Should Stop Dieting and Start Living Your Life (Part 1), head over to that blog post first. I take a research-based look at why diets don’t work, what diets actually cause (they are harmful), and give an introduction to Health at Every Size. Since diets work Read more…
The fear of gaining weight is real. This socially constructed fear (fatphobia) can make Thanksgiving stressful, instead of enjoyable as it is intended. I’m here to encourage you to ENJOY your Thanksgiving and let go of how much you weigh before and after. The best part? You can do this Read more…
Working in the fitness industry, I’m constantly hearing comments like “if only I could lose 10 more pounds” and “I need to work off the pizza I ate last weekend.” It saddens me how hyper-focused our culture has become about weight. Think about how much time and energy you spend Read more…
#MindflipMonday Everyone has different versions of #mindflip stories, which is what makes this concept uniquely tailored to your needs. Today’s story comes from my dear friend, Ana Caicedo Macia. I met her a few years ago at Flywheel Sports. In July 1018, I hired her videography company to make a Read more…
10 Fitness Social Media Messages to Ignore I know why social media does it. It’s not unlike the “sex sells” marketing strategy. People are drawn to sex appeal and the beauty ideal. So, when fitness brands are trying to sell their services, they tend to promote six packs and half-naked Read more…
The Beauty Ideal Beauty is fine, until it starts to eat away at our mental health. It’s less about “being beautiful” and more about “striving for beauty.” There is nothing wrong with appreciating beauty and taking care of ourselves. However, the construct of “beauty” can lead to social comparisons, unhealthy Read more…