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Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith

"Do I Tell My Kids I'm On a Weight Loss Drug?"

Jun 29, 2023
In this episode, the hosts discuss weight loss, anti-fat bias, and the challenges of making dietary changes. They also talk about their summer plans for Pride week, discuss gardening tips for dahlias, and share strategies for reframing dietary restrictions. One interesting topic they address is the use of weight loss drugs with children and the importance of avoiding toxic conversations around size.
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Quick takeaways

  • When navigating dietary changes while maintaining an anti-diet approach, it is essential to research and discuss alternative treatments with your doctor, work with a nutritionist aligned with your values, and prioritize mental health and personal feelings.
  • To promote an abundance mindset when making dietary changes, focus on enhancing the deliciousness and variety of the foods you can consume, viewing the change as an opportunity to explore and enjoy new options, rather than a stepping stone towards more restriction.

Deep dives

Finding Balance Between Health and Anti-Diet Approaches

A listener, as a new mother with fatty liver disease, is struggling to navigate dietary changes prescribed by their doctor while maintaining an anti-diet intuitive eating approach. They seek recommendations for approaching adjusted eating regimens in a way that is effective and respectful of their journey and relationship with food. The hosts suggest first researching the necessity of dietary adjustments and discussing alternative treatments with the doctor. They emphasize the importance of not pushing oneself into a diety place and suggest working with a nutritionist aligned with one's values. The hosts encourage open communication with the doctor and assert the significance of prioritizing mental health and personal feelings in this process.

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