The Energy Balance Podcast EB. 10: Weight Loss Part 1: Why We Don’t Want to “Eat Less and Exercise More”
Jun 1, 2020
This discussion debunks the harmful myth that losing weight is as simple as 'eat less, exercise more.' It emphasizes prioritizing health over weight loss, viewing body fat as a symptom, not the core issue. The podcast critiques the unrealistic standards set by fitness culture and explores the complexities of energy balance, where calories aren't simply interchangeable. It advocates for understanding underlying health issues and body acceptance, challenging the stigma surrounding obesity and the simplistic notions of dieting.
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Health Over Weight Loss
- Prioritize health improvement over weight loss as a primary goal.
- Weight loss can be a positive side effect of better health, not the other way around.
Unrealistic Body Images
- Media portrays unrealistic body images, especially extreme leanness.
- These images are often achieved through unhealthy means like extreme dieting, drugs, and editing.
Undereating and Overweight
- Mike Fave observed that many overweight clients were actually undereating, not overeating.
- This highlights the misconception that overeating is the primary cause of weight gain.