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Are You Exercising to Burn Off Calories?
Do you ever exercise just to burn off what you ate? Maybe you go for a run because you had a bigger meal than usual.Maybe you do an ab workout because you want a flatter stomach.Maybe you follow a YouTube workout before bed because you w... -
When Food Takes Up Too Much Space in Your Life
When you hear “disordered eating,” you might imagine something extreme. But sometimes, it looks much more ordinary. It can look like: Thinking about food all day Repeating a cycle of restricting and bingeing Choosing ... -
The More You Restrict, the More You May Want It
“Why can’t I stop eating once I start?” If you find yourself thinking this after eating candy, chips, bread, dessert, or another food you consider “bad,” you might blame yourself. “I have no self-control.” “I shouldn’t h... -
The Biggest Lie Diet Culture Tells Us
Have you ever thought... "I'll wear that outfit once I lose weight." "I'll go to the beach when I feel better about my body." "I'll finally be happy when I lose weight." If you've ever thought this way, you're not... -
Is the Beauty Standard Harmful?
“If tomorrow, women woke up and decided they really liked their bodies, just think how many industries would go out of business.” — Dr. Gail Dines We grow up surrounded by ideas of what the “ideal” body, face, skin, and hair s... -
Why Dieting Doesn’t Work (And It’s Not Your Fault)
You might feel confused by this title, especially if you’ve dieted before and lost weight. Maybe the diet worked at first. The scale went down, and it felt like a success. But then the weight came back.&nbs... -
Overeating When You’re Stressed?
Do you find yourself eating a large amount of food when you’re stressed? And afterward, do you feel uncomfortable, guilty, or even more stressed? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people exper... -
Am I Addicted to Sugar?
Many people say, “I’m addicted to sugar.” If that feels familiar, you’re not alone. People often describe “sugar addiction” like this: Eating a large amount of sweets when they’re ... -
What is Weight Stigma? And Why It Matters.
Many of us make assumptions about people based on their body size, often without realizing it. We may think someone in a larger body is lazy, lacks self-control, or is unhealthy. These assumptions are called weight stigma. In ... -
BMI is Not the reliable measurement of Health?
When we go to the hospital for a physical or to get medical treatment, we often see a number called Body Mass Index (BMI). It is calculated using height and weight to distribute people into underweight, heal...
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