Diet Culture

In her book Pursuing Perfection, eating disorder expert Margo Maine writes: “Clearly, the passage of time isn’t helping aging women feel more at peace with their bodies, or making things better for younger women following them into adulthood. The legacy of body image and weight obsession is passed down from one generation to the next, […]

When you first encounter intuitive eating and Health at Every Size (HAES) principles, you might find yourself feeling unusually skeptical, defensive, or even angry. If you’re experiencing these reactions, you’re not alone – and there’s actually a scientific explanation for what you’re feeling. Let’s explore why this happens and what you can do about it. […]

For decades, we have heard about the “war on ob*sity.” Alongside that rhetoric, we have witnessed, been complicit in, or helped to fund the creation of what is now a $4.2 trillion worldwide wellness industry (Wellness, 2018). But a fat body – a term used descriptively and in recognition of the fact that “ob*sity” is […]