#anti-diet culture

[lastoneout]

Needless to say, looking up recipes to help with my autoimmune issues is going FANTASTIC and totally NOT making me want to commit arson

#anti-diet culture #I am screaming as loud as I can #YOU NEED TO EAT MORE FOOD #ask to tag #WHEN THE STARVATION EXPERIMENT THAT LEAD TO PEOPLE MAIMING THEMSELVES #IS GIVING IT'S SUBJECTS MORE CALORIES THAN YOUR DIET #THEN YOU KNOW SOMETHING HAS GONE VERY WRONG

[hope-for-olicity]

“But the widespread idea that we should learn to live with chronic hunger can, and should, be challenged. Not only are we not obligated to lose weight, for reasons canvassed earlier in this book, but there is something deeply immoral about the dictates of diet culture that posit and impose on us these pseudo-obligations. They often leave us perpetually hungry, and thus experiencing bodily discomfort - and sometimes suffering, even torment. We all deserve to be free from this, since it serves no valid purpose.”

Kate Manne - Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia

Like Kate Manne, the author of this book I have been on countless diets and developed an eating disorder all in the goal of being thin.

The only times I have successfully lost weight is through starvation. And I can't believe I have to say this but starvation is not healthy. Whether you starve yourself due an an eating disorder or trick you body into not eating food using a drug - you are starving your body.

Many people believe fat people should do ANYTHING to be thin. No matter the risks to their lives (bariatric surgery), well-being or activities of daily living. There is no action that is too much if a fat person can become thin.

Being fat is something that just cannot be abided.

I am fat. I have been thin through starving and purging. The praise given when thin was like a drug after the ridicule faced while being fat. You would think after losing 78lbs I would be "healthy." I was not.

I was never MORE unhealthy on every level. I was sick. My doctor worried I'd need to be hospitalized if I didn't start eating. My hair was falling out, I had brain fog and worse of all I was obsessed with food. All I could think was when could I eat next?

I now practice intuitive eating and I eat. I eat all the foods. Foods that you were never allowed to eat on diet, foods that are always in diets. I eat it all. I am fat.

I am fat, like I am short and I have green eyes. These are all descriptors of me.

I take medications for health conditions that add to my weight but they are needed. I exercise for joy. I actually like exercising when I'm not punishing myself to speed walk 5km a day.

I'm taking care of me.

But I know I am judged. These judgements could impact my employment, whether people think I'm intelligent and most important of all my healthcare.

But I know I'm doing what is best for my physical and mental health and that is most important.

#anti-diet culture #intuitive eating #I am fat #books #Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia #fatphobia

[getinthehandbasket]

My breakfast this fine gloomy afternoon is a salad, some yogurt, and a croissant.

My younger self would be proud of me for eating "healthy" and trying to "lose weight." You know what? Fuck her!

I, in this moment, am proud of myself for eating the things my body tells me it wants - with no ulterior motives or desire to change the way my body looks, and no moral judgement on food!

I'll take the latter kind of proud, please, any day.

#food #diet culture #anti-diet culture #diet talk #intentional weight loss talk #iwl #THESE TAGS ARE FOR WARNINGS FOR BLOCKING #THEY ARE NOT AN INVITATION FOR PRO-DIET ANDOR ANTI-FAT PEOPLE TO HARASS ME #OR 'CONGRATULATE' ME ON 'HEALTHY EATING' #OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT #Harassment and pro-diet and pro-iwl talk will earn you a block #so don't

[reclaimingjoy]

The Plan: Intuitive Eating and Gentle Nutrition

As a neurodivergent plus size woman, I like plans.. particularly rainbow color coded plans. 👀

With a past of disordered eating (both binging and restricting) it's time to make a change, and it's time to make a change this is different from allllll the other "make a change" moments over the past 26 years.

I began the No Food Rules course by Colleen Christensen a few months ago, and then work got crazy and my partner got sick and I needed to take some time to just buckle down and stay stable. Even still, I have made some big changes. I haven't weighed myself since I began. I have been following my hunger cues much more successfully. I have no idea if I have gained or lost weight and that number has nothing to do with whether I feel successful or not!

So, the plan is to.. well.. actually follow the plan. Colleen recommends dedicating one hour a week to working through the videos and workbook prompts. I plan to do this on Thursday mornings, as well as taking some time daily to reflect here on my ups and downs.

And so it begins.

#intuitive eating #no food rules #anti-diet culture

[fandomsandfeminism]

Hey, if you're wanting to make some changes to how you eat, remember- it's much easier, healthier, and more sustainable to ADD foods that make you feel good than it is to REMOVE foods.

If you feel like you don't drink enough non-sugary fluids, it makes more sense to try drinking more tea and sparkling water than it does to just avoid soda. You gotta add in the good (and remember, that the only value food has is how it makes YOU feel. Food is morally nuetral and should be enjoyed.)

Try:

Adding a handful of easy produce to lunch and dinner- baby carrots or cherry tomatoes, something 0 prep. And yes, you are allowed to dip it in dressing! (The fats can make it easier for your body to absorb the vitamins in the veggies)

Adding a cheese stick or yogurt to breakfast. The protein is good and can help you wake up faster.

Adding some roasted nuts to your afternoon snack. (ADD, not replace.) That variety and little protein boost will do you good!

Have a glass of tea, sparkling water, or juice each time you have food. Let's be honest- you aren't hydrated enough. Go buy yourself some Kool Aide mix if that'll make you drink more water! Really!

If you struggle with binge eating sugary foods and it makes you feel yuck when the sugar crash comes- eat 1 or 2 pieces of chocolate with lunch and dinner. Every day. Really. Make it not a big deal. Make it not special. Make it something you can expect, instead of crave. Let yourself enjoy it without guilt.

Remember- food is a gift. It should bring you joy, not stress. Trust your body. Enjoy the cookie. Drink something tasty.

#food #food is a gift #anti diet culture

[oceantornadoo]

gn reader, tw: body and food talk, ghost isn’t super nice to himself but you’re nice enough for the both of you

“where’s the rest of your food?” you nodded to ghost’s plate, laden with one chicken breast and a couple of vegetables from the mess hall. he stopped short in the hallway, trying to control his blush even though he was wearing his usual balaclava. you looked at him curiously. he got lost in the warmth of your eyes that showed genuine concern about his food, scrutinizing his plate.

“‘m on a cut.” he grumbled, gravelly voice at odds with his thoughts. you looked down and fuck, he had gotten it all wrong. he had been too gruff, like a fumbling kid talking to his crush on the playground. you tilted your head back quickly, now armed with a cheeky grin, and he almost let out a breath of relief at the sight. stupid simon, he’d almost messed it up, but you always gave him unending grace. “why? i like you big.” you started walking, nudging his shoulder in a silent goodbye. he was rooted in place, his legs like concrete as he replayed your words. you liked him big.

“thought you were on a cut, l.t.?” soap asked the next day, in line with ghost who was currently loading up on carbs and protein. “little birdie told me they liked me big.” he meant to say it in a whisper, but somehow you heard. at the front of the line, you whipped your head around fast, sending a secret smile just for him. fuck it was worth it, even if he felt too large for the room sometimes. simon would never cut again if he could see that smile. you ducked your head, suddenly shy. you couldn’t believe your l.t. took your words to heart that much. maybe there was something more in all those glances he gave you when he thought you weren’t looking.

#simon ghost riley #simon riley x reader #simon riley x you #cod 141 #ghost call of duty #john soap mactavish #fluff #i prefer a belly to abs tbh #more to grab😻 #you KNOW that man could throw you around #this is my anti diet culture post! #tornadothoughts

[neptunes-cunt]

i love you consistent meals i love you steady blood sugar i love you little snacks i love you non-diet foods i love you full-fat yogurt i love you sugary drinks i love you intuitive eating i love you full stomach i love you breaking free from diet culture i love you body that just wants to keep me alive

#intuitive eating #anti diet #ed recovery #fuck diet culture #body neutrality #body positive #fat body positivity #midsize #feeders dni pls

[uncanny-tranny]

Periodic reminder from your friendly neighbourhood gymbro: The work you put in will come back. If you modify your workouts, the reward will still come to you.

So do knee pushups (no, we're not calling them "girl pushups"). Do weight machines. Put the resistance or weight low on machines.

The reward of fitness still benefits you because fitness is not a punishment. It should never be used or seen as a punishment for existing. Fitness is just... part of existence for many of us. However your fitness looks is fine. Don't let the broader fitness culture tell you that you need to do things their way. You'll be fine with what you're doing. If you stop needing modifications as you start doing more intense workouts, great! But if you never stop using modifications, then that's fine because fitness isn't a punishment or admittance of failure.

#anti fitness culture #anti diet culture #positivity #gentle reminders #i use the weight machines and i still benefit because i put in the work just the same as if i did free weights #i've INCREASED my weights significantly since starting #i lift more than my body mass regularly on some of these machines - how is that not improvement? #i love being a non-toxic gymbro <3 #BACK TO MY WORKOUT #also i'm like... sixty pounds away from maxing out a couple of the leg machines. like i have been IMPROVING #like guys. please be normal to yourself about your fitness level PLEASE

[eriklehnsherrific]

in case you need to hear this

workout because its good for your heart, lungs, releases endorphins, and you want to get stronger. not because it’ll make you skinny or make your body look a certain way.

wear sunscreen every day in order to protect yourself from easily preventable and deadly skin cancer, not with the goal of preventing aging (there is nothing wrong with aging or wrinkles; it is a natural part of life and reflection of the life you live).

eat more vegetables because you need the fiber to make you more regular, they help lower your risk of eye and digestive problems, and they help in nutrient re-uptake. not because eating only carbs is “bad” for you. you need a combination of carbs, fruit/veg, protein, fiber, fat, etc for a full balanced diet. 

cut out dairy from your diet if it makes you shit your brains out every single time without fail, not because it will “make you fat”.

drink more water because, despite how annoying it is to be told “just drink water”, it does actually make you feel better if you’re anxious or your head hurts or you don’t have any energy. not because it’ll “flush out your immune system uwu” or it will make your skin clear.

drink green tea because its delicious, not because it’s a “natural detox”. ( “detoxes” aren’t real. your kidneys detoxify your blood for you)

not everything “natural” is automatically healthy for you. not everything “unnatural” is automatically unhealthy/dangerous

cutting out whole food groups and labeling them as “bad for you” in any form is restrictive. if you aren’t allergic to gluten, you don’t need to cut gluten from your diet in order to be healthy. if you were not specifically instructed by a doctor to go keto in order to aid treatment for a disease (such as cancer or epilepsy), you do not and should not go keto. 

do “healthy” things because you deserve to live a long, healthy life. yes, you. your weight doesn’t matter and it has never mattered. you deserve to keep yourself safe. 

#anti diet #anti diet culture #mental health #body neutrality #self care #self love #also note: this is not me saying that being physically healthy/without issue is the only thing a person needs to have value. #people who aren't healthy have value #disabled people have value #everyone has value regardless of their appearance/weight #thats the point #thoughts on diet culture while i am a bit high #listen to me im right

[wolf-tail]

I love fat people more than you are capable of hating them. Choke on it.

#fat liberation #anti diet #anti diet culture #fat positive #fat positvity #body neutrality #body positivity

[bodypositiviteaandcakes]

No more calling delicious food “sinful” because is calorie dense or has lots of sugar or cream or whatever. “Sinful” associates a moral value with food when it doesn’t have one.

Instead, try “hedonistic”. It’s divine, decadent, excessive and pleasure seeking and we love that! Put on a satin robe or dressing gown, reach for the chocolate cake, and revel in hedonism, for we are only on earth for such a short time in the scheme of things!

#body positivity #tw food mention #anti diet culture #hedonism #but like in a good way

[thepeacefulgarden]

#fuck diet culture #joyful movement #intuitive eating #anti diet #self care #self compassion #mental health

[cheeseburgersinparadise]

just a reminder that diet culture is rly gonna ramp up in the new year so please don’t let it make you think you’re not good enough or worthy or can’t be happy or aren’t attractive until you lose x amount of weight because actually. you can and you are and you will right now. body size means literally nothing when talking about happiness or ability to achieve goals or feel fulfilled in life. literally nothing. eat what you want and live your damn life how you please. tell anyone who says otherwise to eat shit.

#thanks #anti diet culture #tw weight loss #tw diet talk #tw diet culture

[sillymcrandom]

reminder that being normal about fat people also includes being normal about people that are different than what YOU deem as “acceptable”. unhealthy/disabled fat people, superfat and infinifat people, etc

#fat liberation #fat activism #fat acceptance #cripplepunk #anti diet culture #anti diet #anti fatphobia #anti weight loss culture

[fandomsandfeminism]

As we move towards the summer months, this is a healthy reminder that:

BMI is misapplied at best and pseudoscience at worst.

That genetics have far more affect on body type than any other factor.

That a "healthy weight" varies wildly from person to person.

That your body's actual healthy weight shouldn't require constant dieting to maintain.

That some studies have shown that being slightly "overweight" based on BMI actually makes you more resilient against injury and illness.

That unless your weight is actually directly causing you mobility issues or pain, it isn't a problem.

That movement and food should be a source of joy, not self discipline and stress.

That everyone looks better in clothes that fit properly.

That being hydrated and well fed is far more important to your health than you realize.

That fed is best.

That chiseled abs are only really visible if you are dehydrated.

That feeling the sun on your skin and bird song can heal the parts of you that years of dieting and weight watching and self criticism has injured.

That you have no obligation to be sexy or beautiful.

That you should never say things about your own body that you wouldn't say about a friend's or a partner's.

That it is not a moral imperative to be healthy or mobile or skinny.

That the people who judge you for your weight are fighting their own demons.

That People are absolutely terrible at guessing a person's weight. How you dress and carry yourself has far more impact on perception.

That You don't have to be beautiful to enjoy a beautiful day.

Better happy than skinny.

Feeling good is better than looking good.

#anti diet culture #dont hide in baggy clothes #our cultures aversion to nonsexual nudity has really warped our perception of bodies #bodies are weird #feeling good is better than looking good #feminism #this is for men too #women nonbinary genderqueer everyone #please drink water and eat food #food is so good #food is a gift

[fatliberation]

"But I'm dieting, is fat liberation still for me?" Yes... And...

by @drrachelmiller

If you're pursuing intentional weight loss, fat liberation is still for you. If you're pursuing weight loss and are in a fat body, that is so understandable. It's not easy being fat in this world and wanting to move away from oppression makes sense. Here's a gentle reminder that sustainable weight loss isn't possible for the vast majority of people, dieting is a life and time sucking venture, and distancing oneself from oppression is not going to change the oppressive systems.

If you're pursuing intentional weight loss and you're not in a fat body, fat liberation is still for you. And wanting to avoid being in a marginalized and oppressed group is understandable. And dieting is a time and energy thief. And trying to avoid oppression is not going to change oppressive systems. And spending time restricting and trying to prevent weight gain will never set you free. And every time you talk about your diet, share about your desire for weight loss, etc., you are harming your fat friends.

No matter what size body you're in, if you are dieting, you are engaging in anti-fat behaviors and demonstrating anti-fat bias. It's understandable and also we need to call it what it is. You're not bad and you are also causing harm. You make sense and you are also contributing to the oppression of fat people. Both. And.

If you are dieting, you need fat liberation. You may not even be aware of how much you need it because you are being sold the lie that thinness is what will set you free. It won't. It was never going to. Fat liberation is what will set you free. With fat liberation there's no reason to diet. With fat liberation all of the time and energy and money that you've given to the pursuit of weight loss becomes yours again.

If you are dieting and believe in fat liberation for everyone else, I invite you to include yourself. Even if it's not feeling available to you right now. Consider the possibility that you get to be included. Because you are and you do. You need fat liberation and fat liberation needs you.

If you are dieting, fat liberation is still for you. And let's acknowledge that you are engaging in behaviors that contribute to the oppression of fat people. And that dieting isn't liberatory. And that anti-fat bias and the oppression of fat people is what leads you to dieting. You're impacted by it and you're contributing to it. It's complicated and nuanced. And fat liberation still includes you.

#fat liberation #fat activism #fat acceptance #anti-diet #anti diet #anti diet culture #anti fat bias