All tagged diet culture

Finding Balance Between Fitness Extremes

Daryl
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Hey there. For a long time, I felt like everything I heard about weight loss and fitness was based on absolutes. You can eat this, but not that. You have to follow this plan, but don’t even think about doing anything else. It was all about rigid rules, strict expectations, and either being “on” or “off.” And when that’s the only narrative you hear, it’s easy to believe that’s the only way forward.

Why the Answer to Diet Culture Isn’t Just the Opposite

Daryl
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Hey there. When I first heard about the anti-diet movement, I was excited. It seemed like a direct pushback against an industry that thrives on marketing to our insecurities. The fitness and beauty industries, in particular, have built their success on making us feel like we're never quite enough. So, the idea of a movement rejecting all of that? It felt refreshing.

Question What You’ve Been Told About Weight Loss

Daryl
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Hey there. Just because you’ve heard something over and over doesn’t make it true. That’s especially important to remember when it comes to weight loss. For years, you’ve been told that you need to lose weight as quickly as possible, that you should follow rigid plans, and that your success is determined by how well you stick to “the rules.” But if those rules aren’t working for you, it’s time to question them.

Why Fixating on Diets—or Anti-Diets—Won’t Help

Daryl
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Hey there. The concepts behind intuitive eating are a great outcome to aim for. Imagine eating as though you had never been influenced by diet culture—like a non-dieter who listens to their body and makes food choices based on internal cues rather than external rules. Sounds liberating, doesn’t it?