"When I lose weight, I'll........"

Here's another post for "Nourish Yourself: Q&A"!  If you have a question for one of our nutritionists, please email us at awakeningintake@gmail.com!  

Q: I have a hard time moving past the thought of “I’ll do this when I lose ____pounds.” What are your thoughts about this?

A: Society falsely teaches us that our bodies are completely malleable to fit the “thin ideal”, we just have to work hard enough to get there. We are promised that once we get there, we can finally begin living. What is not emphasized by society, is that all bodies are  diverse and that no specific size equates with health or beauty. 

But why is this less emphasized? Perhaps it’s because we live in culture where the diet industry is a billion dollar industry, preying off of our insecurities and vulnerabilities. Or because our health care system is heavily weight biased and we are pushed to believe weight loss will solve any medical issue, even strep throat (because that makes so much sense right). Maybe it’s because these deeper routed conversations around our relationship with our bodies have the potential to be uncomfortable and take a lot of time. 

Whatever it may be, if you have ever found yourself having some of these thoughts and emotions, just know that you are not alone and it is not your fault. No weight determines when you can begin living your life. Don’t give it the power to do so. Live your life, unapologetically, in your beautifully crafted body and don’t for a second put anything you want to accomplish on hold because of the size of your body. 

Karlee Pinto, RD, LDN - is one of the two nutritionists/dietitians at The Awakening Center.  She will be co-leading "Sowing the Seeds of Recovery" a 6 week nutrition and process therapy group with Sheana Tobey, MA, LPC beginning June 10, 2019.  You can contact her for more information by emailing her at karleepinto.tac@gmail.com