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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
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