Category Archives: Health at Every Size

Happy, Regardless of Size

As I’ve posted about before, I have been compulsively weighing myself. I talked about it with my helping professional. She suggested that I stand on the scale and say to myself, “This is how I get my self-worth.” Kinda shocking, … Continue reading

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Hitting Diet Bottom

I think in order for anyone to try anything as counter-cultural as Intuitive Eating, one has to hit Diet Bottom. What is Diet Bottom? Diet Bottom is realizing… *Dieting doesn’t work in the long run, it just makes you fatter … Continue reading

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Fat: The Owner’s Manual (Book Review)

Fat: The Owner’s Manual- Navigating a Thin-Obsessed World with your Health, Happiness, and Sense of Humor Intact by Regan Chastain Regan Chastain is a Fat Acceptance and Health at Every Size advocate, as well as a former National Dance Champion … Continue reading

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Weight Loss Compliments

My colleague complimented me about how much weight I had lost. She remarked, “You must be working so hard!” Yes, but no. But, yes. I’m wondering if by hard work she means…. *Exercising compulsively while shaming myself *Restricting white sugar … Continue reading

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The Fat Chick Works Out

Recently, I read The Fat Chick Works Out: Fitness That’s Fun and Feasible for Folks of all Ages, Shapes, and Sizes by Jeanette DePatie. Have you let go of the Diet Mentality? Have you unhooked exercise from weight loss? If … Continue reading

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Weight Stigma: Reclaim

Reclaim your body image as your own! Be the first to engage in positive body talk, Think about your REAL values…. and what impact you want to have on the your fellow human beings. What you say matters! I don’t … Continue reading

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Weight Stigma: Express

Express Yourself! Get creative…express yourself in ways that will aid in your healing! Be a catalyst for change. I have found art therapy to be a healing balm & a way to process through feelings that traditional talk therapy or … Continue reading

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