Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3193: Improving My Relationship with My Body by Renata Leo of Buffalo Sauce Everywhere on Body Acceptance
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Nov 18, 2025 Renata Leo shares her transformative journey towards body acceptance, highlighting the harmful cycle of self-hatred tied to disordered eating. She emphasizes the importance of letting go of goal weight obsession to regain joy. With the help of a dietitian, she learns to replace self-critical thoughts with kindness. Notably, she removes mirrors and scales to break free from negativity and promotes a challenge for listeners to do the same. Her story serves as a powerful reminder that self-compassion is key to healing.
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Happiness Isn't An Arbitrary Number
- Happiness didn't depend on hitting a goal weight but on how Renata thought about her weight.
- She realized pursuing an arbitrary number can worsen self-hatred and never guarantee contentment.
Stop Postponing Your Happiness
- Stop postponing happiness until you reach a specific size or BMI.
- Live your life now while pursuing health without equating it to weight.
Use A Dietitian To Reframe Your Inner Voice
- Work with a qualified dietitian who understands both food and the right internal dialogue.
- Replace self-attacking thoughts with compassionate, evidence-based language about eating.