We Have Autonomy

I consider myself a non-diet dietitian. This means I feel called to help individuals get to a place where they can have a happy, healthy relationship with food and their body. It also means that I prefer to focus less on the type of food being consumed, and more on the behavior, feelings, and “why” behind food choices.

I am 100%!not anti-person who wants to diet. I AM anti-establishment/cultural “norms” that have us believe that our bodies are something we need to fix or change to fit into societies beauty ideals.

I deeply understand the pull to diet and restrict to become smaller. As humans we innately want to feel loved and accepted. In a culture, as well as time in history, that is steeped in fat-phobic rhetoric, it’s not surprising we don’t even question why we are dieting in the first place.

This isn’t limited to just females anymore, but the objectification of women plays a role in the continuation of this sedative.

We can look at history and see the different ideal body types and subsequent products, foods, and supplements to help us achieve the “ideal”.

Dieting is a relatively new concept, not something we are innately born to do. WE HAVE THE AUTONOMY to make an informed choice about what we do with our bodies. Part of that process can be making a conscious decision to diet or not to diet, as well as taking a look at the “WHY” behind that decision and the possible fear that coincides.

Fear may be an inevitable part of the process if a decision is made to step away from diet culture. You are going from a “safe, secure” structure to a little bit of unknown, but there is deep power in that space.

Remember nothing has to be done alone. There are wonderful resources and people who would love to support, answer questions, and guide through the unknown waters.

-A Life Nourished

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