Unfortunately, weight stigma exists in medicine. If your physician dismisses your symptoms by saying "just lose weight," find a Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned practitioner. HAES does not mean "healthy at every size"; it means you can pursue health-promoting behaviors regardless of size, without waiting to shrink first. Part V: The Long Game—Sustainability The reason diet culture fails 95% of people is that it requires constant vigilance against your own instincts. It is a war against yourself.
"If I stop dieting, I’ll just let myself go." Response: "Letting go of control is different from letting go of care. I am shifting from rigid control to flexible nurturing." teens nudist pics high quality
Conversely, research on (a cornerstone of body positivity) shows that individuals who forgive their physical "failures" are more likely to go back to the gym after a missed week. They are more likely to choose a salad because it feels good, not because they are "being good." Unfortunately, weight stigma exists in medicine