209. An HONEST conversation about how my views around food, body image, + working out have changed
Jul 13, 2023
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The host discusses their evolving views on food, body image, and exercise, including the shift from thinness to body positivity and extreme restriction to a balanced approach. They emphasize the importance of body acceptance and nourishing food, as well as inner healing and shadow work for transforming relationships with food and body image. The hosts also explore the significance of self-awareness and intuitive eating in creating a positive mindset and enjoying home-cooked meals.
The importance of being authentic and true to oneself, not giving in to societal expectations or the need to please others.
The significance of body positivity and self-acceptance, while also acknowledging that it's okay to have personal goals and desires regarding body shape and weight.
Deep dives
Shift in Views on Body Image and Self-Love
In this podcast episode, the host discusses how her views on body image, working out, and food have changed over time. She emphasizes the importance of being authentic and true to oneself, not giving in to societal expectations or the need to please others. The host shares her personal journey, from experiencing restrictive habits and unhealthy relationships with food and exercise, to finding a middle ground and focusing on how her body feels. She highlights the significance of body positivity and self-acceptance, while also acknowledging that it's okay to have personal goals and desires regarding body shape and weight. The host advocates for a supportive and nourishing approach to food and working out, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's body and celebrating its capabilities.
The Evolution of Relationship with Food
Another topic discussed in the podcast is the host's evolving relationship with food. Growing up with intuitive eating habits, the host shares her journey of comparison and excessive restrictions, leading to an unhealthy relationship with food. She recounts her shift towards nourishing her body and prioritizing how she feels rather than adhering to external ideals or weight-related goals. The host emphasizes the importance of enjoying and savoring food without guilt or shame, while also being aware of how certain foods make her feel physically. She encourages listeners to cultivate a positive and self-supportive attitude towards food, free from restrictions or judgment.
Reevaluating the Purpose of Working Out
The podcast episode also delves into the host's changing perspective on working out. She reflects on her past mindset, where exercising was driven by the need to maintain a certain appearance or adhere to societal standards. However, she now approaches working out as a way to challenge and support her body, focusing on how it feels rather than solely on external results. The host highlights the importance of internal body positivity and recognizing one's body strengths, promoting a healthy balance between discipline and enjoyment. She encourages listeners to embrace the notion of our bodies being designed for expansion and challenges, finding joy in pushing their limits without succumbing to negative self-talk or self-imposed limitations.
Embracing Duality and Authenticity
In this final part of the podcast, the host emphasizes the power of embracing duality and authenticity when it comes to body image, food, and working out. She shares her belief that it is possible to uphold body positivity, celebrate all body shapes and sizes, while also desiring personal goals and changes. The host emphasizes that each individual can have their unique approach to these aspects of self-care and personal development. She encourages listeners not to judge themselves or others and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and self-acceptance on the journey towards a healthy and loving relationship with their bodies.
I have waited a long, long time to have this conversation.
Not because it hasn’t been requested—it has. Not because I didn’t know how I felt about it—I do.
I held off for two reasons. One, because I wanted to talk about it when I felt led to do so, and two…
Honestly, I was nervous about how I would be received. But I’m not nervous anymore. So, let’s talk about body positivity.
My relationship with food and my body has been a bit of a rollercoaster—I was lucky enough to be raised in a home where I had a healthy view of food, and I’m also a registered dietician, so I “get” food. But when I was in college, things took a bit of a turn…and since then, I’ve learned a LOT about holding duality when it comes to body image, food restriction, and wanting to look a certain way.
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