HAES (Health At Every Size)
What It Means to Be Body Neutral
In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with images, messages, and expectations about how we should look, the concept of body neutrality offers a refreshing and liberating alternative. Unlike body positivity, which emphasizes loving every aspect of your body, body neutrality focuses on accepting your body as it is and recognizing that your worth isn’t…
Read MoreEmbracing Mindful Movement: Moving in Ways that Feel Good to You
Last week I had a rich conversation with Marie-Pier Pitre-D’Iorio, Registered Dietician and founder of The Balanced Practice (a team of health care providers who take an anti-diet and weight inclusive approach to support people in having a better relationship with food, their bodies & themselves). Marie-Pier and I discussed what it means to move mindfully and…
Read MoreComments About My Weight and Internalized Fatphobia
I had an experience at the end of my online Nia class today that I can’t get off my mind. I was chatting with the students as I normally do when we’re done class. We’re talking about air travel when one woman makes a comment about my weight. I paused in shock. This type…
Read MoreNia Faculty Member, Certified Personal Trainer & Size Inclusive Fitness Specialist
Many of you may know that beginning in January 2020, I began training to become part of the Nia Training Faculty. I entered the 3NGt cohort (the 3rd generation of Nia Trainers) without knowing a pandemic was on the horizon. Specifically, I was learning about how to share the Nia curriculum at the first belt…
Read MoreHAES and doing right
I have been a member of the HAES® (Health at Every Size) community for many years. I have appreciated finding an online community to help me in my attempts to unlearn diet culture and metabolize the harm I have experienced because of it. It has benefitted me immensely both personally and as Nia teacher…
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