Internalized Weight Bias: What It Is & How to Heal From It
The article explains internalized weight bias—when individuals adopt society’s anti‑fat stereotypes and turn them inward—and shows how it fuels eating disorders across body sizes. It cites research linking weight‑based stigma to stress hormones, metabolic disruptions, and harmful behaviors such as medical avoidance and loss of interoceptive awareness. The piece advocates a health‑at‑every‑size and intuitive‑eating framework to rebuild body trust and dismantle self‑criticism. Practical steps include recognizing the bias, grieving diet‑culture trauma, and reconnecting with internal cues for food and movement.
Why Weight Loss Isn’t the Key to Better Health (and What Is)
The article argues that losing weight is not synonymous with better health and highlights the shortcomings of a weight‑centric medical model. It lists health‑promoting behaviors—such as enjoyable exercise, balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, and stress management—that improve well‑being regardless of body...
Self-Care Tips for Stress: How to Nourish Yourself when Life Is Hard
The article outlines practical self‑care strategies for managing stress during uncertain times, emphasizing nutrition, sleep, alcohol moderation, and media boundaries. It highlights how emotional eating and irregular sleep can derail overall well‑being and offers actionable tips like batch cooking, consistent...