We live in a world of diets, people throwing the word "Ob*sity" around like it doesn't cause emotional damage to some of us and social media consistently implanting thoughts into our heads that we aren't good enough; whether it's our body shape, what we eat or how often we exercise. It can get a bit much and it may feel as if the world is against us for being in a different-sized and shaped body. When this happens, here are some resources you can use to remind yourself that you aren't alone in this fat-phobic world.
Podcasts
Whether you had a sh*t day at work because someone asked if you were pregnant (when you actually aren't) or felt bad for having that cupcake because it was someone's birthday in the office, podcasts can be the go-to way of removing those thoughts as you drive home from work. Here are some podcasts that may help to explain why our body is not the issue (and society is) and the science behind it.
Unpacking Weight Science- Fiona Willer
Maintenance Phase-Aubrey Gordan & Michael Hobbs (my fave!)
The Mindful Dietitian- Fiona Sutherland
Matter of Fat Podcast- Cat Polivoda & Saraya Boghani
Food Psych Podcast- Christy Harrison
Don't Salt My Game- Laura Thomas
Life Unrestricted- Meret Boiler
Books
If you're in need of some liberation and confidence in what you do (eating and moving), here are some fabulous reads that will make you feel empowered and ready to deflect the diet nonsense that comes your way.
Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing and Liberation- Hilary Kinavey & Dana Sturtevant (Great for those looking for small steps into body acceptance)
You Have the Right to Remain Fat- Virgie Tovar
Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls: A Handbook for Unapologetic Living- Jes Baker
The F*ck it Diet: Eating Should be Easy- Caroline Dooner
Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Wellbeing and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating- Christy Harrison
If not Dieting, then What? - Dr Rick Kausman
Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works, by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch
Just Eat It- Laura Thomas
Love What You Eat, Eat What You Love - Dr Michelle May
What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat- Aubrey Gordon
Diet No More- Judith McFadden
Fat and Fertile- Nicola Salmon
Websites
You may be looking for additional resources or information about why it is okay not to be in a smaller body, and that is okay! We have been taught for our entire lives that being at a higher weight or different shape so not knowing 100% if this is the road you want to go down is understandable. Some of these websites may also lead you to connect with those in the same boat; whether you are in a larger body and are trying to accept that and/or for those you don't agree with dieting or changing your body to fit the status quo.
Curvey Yoga
Centre for Body Trust
Body Kind Online- The Butterfly Foundation
The Body Positive
Body Image Movement
Reach Out
Dances with Fat
Lose Hate Not Weight
The Militant Baker
Adipositivity
Be Your Own Beloved
If you are seeking additional support or personalised information on how you can move away from diets and into food freedom and body acceptance, you can book an appointment with me here through the contact form! Otherwise, enjoy the resources and comment to let me know what you've read and which ones you've enjoyed most!
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