So maybe you have just engaged in binge eating behaviors or are feeling guilt that you have broken one of your food rules. It’s in these moments that diet culture creeps in and has you thinking the best next step is to go on a new, shiny diet, right? Or that drastically changing the way […]

In a world where we are constantly being told to change our bodies it makes sense that in terms of body trust, we may be lacking. Diet culture does it’s best to keep us stuck in this cycle of wishing our bodies were different.  So what’s up with the desire for body change? Our societal […]

In today’s day and age, the term wellness has become one of the most talked about topics. From Instagram influencers to healthcare providers – wellness culture is all the rage. But, what does it even mean? And is focusing on wellness even helpful? Let’s dive deeper.  first off, what is wellness? Wellness is defined as […]

In our society today we are flooded with the thought that thinness equals health. Either spoken out loud or through more subtle ways. The idea that weight is synonymous with health can lead to bias and stigmatization that is incredibly harmful. It’s called weight stigma and it’s real and pervasive.  what is weight stigma? Weight […]

When we hear the words “meal planning” or “meal prep,” it’s not uncommon for your brain to immediately jump to diet culture infused behavior. And…we get it! Mostly when we hear about meal planning it is for controlling weight and shape. However, what if we told you that meal planning could be a helpful strategy […]