Anti-obesity campaigns are so common and normalized these days that some readers might consider our claim as the outrageous one. Yet, consider this: stigmatizing and imposing shame on bodies, whether individually or as a group of people, is hurtful both to the vilified fat people and to the thinner people who are taught size prejudice and instilled with a fear of becoming fat. (“Fat” is used here as a descriptive term stripped of pejorative connotations, reclaimed by a growing fat acceptance movement.) Another key takeaway was that your body is trying to keep you healthy and wants what’s best for you. Your hunger cues should be trusted and listened to. There’s a lot of psychology that comes into play when you stop listening to what your body is saying, and follow strict diet rules / health fads / exercise regimes. stop commenting on your weight and weight of anyone else (or engaging into any conversations about weight), especially around children, For the HAES naysayers and those fighting to end obesity, we urge you to examine why these beliefs are so deeply held and what about challenging them is challenging you. You might think that would be a career-ender, a confession I ought not dare utter aloud. After all, what do dietitians do when faced with an obesity epidemic, if not help people achieve a healthy weight? Weight loss should be my bread and butter (or, perhaps more appropriately, my organic whole grain bread and mashed avocado?), but lately, I’m kind of, well…over it.

While I didn’t relate to everything she said, I really appreciated the overall message. Pretty much enjoy your life, don’t let the scales or the look of your body get in the way of living, set health goals around accomplishments not measurements (running the 10km, doing a pull up instead of fitting into a clothing size or weighing a certain amount), and consistency is what matters most (so if it means less intense workouts or small steps like cooking at home an extra night a week, this always wins over a perfect routine that only lasts 2 weeks). Liberate yourself from food guilt and self-blame with a new approach to health that doesn't rely on willpower or counting calories, because you can't live a full life on an empty stomach. The last chapter focuses on how we can share this approach with our children. Lyndi states that 'The way you think about food matters,' and suggests that the answer is not to demonise any particular food, but to embrace intuitive eating, not strict rules or diets. I love food and cooking. It was a relief to read Lyndi's advice, as a nutritionist, that it is actually ok to eat a variety of foods.PDF / EPUB File Name: Your_Weight_Is_Not_the_Problem_-_Lyndi_Cohen.pdf, Your_Weight_Is_Not_the_Problem_-_Lyndi_Cohen.epub We could spend an entire day discussing what this means in all of its nuances, but at its core, I think we all understand. Baked potatoes are real food but sour cream and onion chips are not; a roasted pork tenderloin is real food, but pepperoni is not; and 100% maple syrup is real food, but splenda is not. None of these foods is bad or forbidden, but the more often we choose real, whole foods, the better off we are. Delivery with Standard Australia Post usually happens within 2-10 business days from time of dispatch. Please be aware that the delivery time frame may vary according to the area of delivery and due to various reasons, the delivery may take longer than the original estimated timeframe. No, it’s not. Intent does not negate impact. You cannot wage war on obesity without waging war on the people who live in those “obese” bodies. Moreover, the dignity of a group should not be contingent on whether its members are deemed healthy, eating “right,” or exercising regularly. It should be obvious, but weight stigma does not reduce “obesity”—and health care should be about self-care and promoting the health of the person in all its forms.

It’s okay, I’ll wait for the gasps and murmurs to settle down. Hear me out. Obesity can cause many problems but it is not, itself, the problem. It is, in fact, a symptom, a consequence of our collective habits, behaviors, and preferences. When we fixate on a symptom, ignoring the tapestry of circumstances that brought it into existence, we miss the opportunity to make real, lasting change. It’s also, quite frankly, exhausting. Your Weight is not the Problem by Lyndi Cohen shines the light on wellness wankery (also the name of her amazing podcast). Lyndi explains why diets don't work and ways in which we can feel healthy, have a healthy relationship with food, manage stress and increase body image. When the culture and the medical world are constantly pushing the idea that “obesity” needs to be eliminated, it’s not the fat cells that are feeling that stigma—it’s the fat people. This hierarchy of bodies is nothing new, with roots in racism, slavery and every other attempt to rank bodies. We can no longer pretend that being less likely to be hired or get promotions, being paid less, receiving biased medical treatment, being socially excluded and bullied are attempts to help people “be healthier.” These are the direct consequences of living in a culture that vilifies and fears fat bodies and that treats the people living in them as morally lesser beings. Diet culture and unattainable #bodygoals contribute to burnout, overwhelm and feeling out of control around food. It's time to embrace a new approach. If you're coming to Coles by car, why not take advantage of the 2 hours free parking at Sainsbury's Pioneer Square - just follow the signs for Pioneer Square as you drive into Bicester and park in the multi-storey car park above the supermarket. Come down the travelators, exit Sainsbury's, turn right and follow the pedestrianised walkway to Crown Walk and turn right - and Coles will be right in front of you. You don't need to shop in Sainsbury's to get the free parking! Where to Find Us

But places of refuge do exist and healing is possible. We urge you to look for an accepting and appreciative community. We are heartened to know the possibilities grow stronger by the day. Finding ways to belong to each other and create refuge for each other can help shift the world around us—until one day, all bodies are valued and all of us feel a sense of belonging. don't beat yourself when you don't think you eat perfectly, and don't engage into "I've been bad so I now have to be good" pendulum behaviour, I love this book. I will refer to it always as a reminder of what health means to me. Thank you Lyndi ♥ Mindfulness refers to focusing your attention on the present: one action, one person (or group of people) at a time. Though we like to think we are master multi-taskers, our brains can actually only focus on one task at a time. It simply puts the less interesting, more familiar tasks on autopilot, and before we know it, we’ve hit the bottom of the bag of chips during the season premiere of The Bachelorette. (Every year I tell myself I won’t even watch, and every year…)