16. Rethinking weight loss complements: How to focus on pursuing health through self care, nourishment and kindness to our bodies

“Have you lost weight?” may not be the weight loss compliment you think it is.

 

While it may seem like an innocent gesture to make someone feel good, here’s the thing: 

 

Diet culture has conditioned us to believe that losing weight is the best way to be accepted and valued in society.

 

Welcome to episode 16 of the Wellness: Rebranded podcast! In this episode, we want to talk about rethinking weight loss compliments. It’s true, we love receiving compliments every now and then but what happens when this compliment reinforces something hurtful?  

 

We’ll share our own insights and opinions on the topic and our experiences about receiving compliments that may not necessarily improve our way of thinking.

 

It’s important to reflect on the message that you’re sending when you’re complimenting someone’s weight or body in general. So, if you’re ready to learn about the effects of weight loss compliments then join us for another insightful episode!

 

Cheers to rebranding wellness together!

 

Elizabeth, Maura, & Tara

 

Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

 

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

 

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: @tara_de_leon_fitness

 

Maura Tunney, LCSW-C

 

https://mauratunney.com

 

Elizabeth Harris, , MS, RDN, LDN

 

www.elizabethharrisnutrition.com

 

FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community (Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritioncoachingwithRDNElizabeth)

 

Instagram: Elizabeth Harris @elizabeth_harris_rd

 

Freebie: 5-day mini course, How to Break Up With Dieting For Good: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/how-to-break-up-with-dieting-for-good

 

 

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This episode was produced by Juliana Barbati