@victoriayates.nutrition thank you for this. ・・・ Swipe to see the difference with how body image affects eating and mental health... . We are 6 days in to 2019 and despite the literal CONSTANT diet and exercise talk, I have never felt more confident about my decision to give up dieting and "lifestyle changes" forever. This little image shows how giving up intentional weight-loss and dieting can change your life and break this vicious cycle and repair your relationship with food. This year my intentions are about elevating my mental and physical health without falling trap to the "wellness" industry. They convince people that being "healthy" is the ultimate ideal, they get you to buy their product that is designed to fail, then when it does fail they convince you that it's your fault. Feelings of guilt and shame follow which lead to binge eating. Which leads to disordered eating of all types. Which leads to major mental health problems. Which leads to poorer body image. Which leads people to seek out a solution. Which leads them back to #weightwatchers or #myfitnesspal or #keto or #lifestylechanges...the list goes on. In 2019 I'm focusing on non weight loss health related goals. Things like cooking more, learning more about intuitive eating, eating more vegetables, exercising because it's good for my bad leg and my mental health, doing yoga , practicing self love and self care...the list goes on. Just a reminder that your life's purpose isn't to lose weight. You're fucking beautiful and worthy at all shapes and sizes. And lastly, take a moment to really consider all of the risks and side effects of dieting before you do it. I respect anybody's decision to partake in whatever makes them feel good, even if it is diet culture related. This is just my perspective on things and it works for me. Maybe it will work for you too? Happy Sunday ya'll. #dietculture #mentalhealth #bodyimage #food #health https://www.instagram.com/p/BsTZrpMhA0V/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j0mkriqmfhyr