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The Problem with Hot Girl Summer Walks.
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Have you heard the term 'Hot Girl Summer'? Yes, thank you diet culture for once again making a season all about women's bodies, and making us feel that we are somehow wrong and need to change!*
In response to the surge in popularity of "weight loss" drugs such as Ozempic, some influencers have taken it upon themselves to let us know that we DON'T need to partake in these drugs because if we just walk 15,000 -20,000 steps per day, we will achieve the same result - once again conflating exercise with weight loss.
We have several problems with this advice. Why should we be chasing thinness?
Can movement not just left alone?
Can we not walk because it blows the cobwebs away, and we get a chance to connect to nature?
Can we not move because it's good for our physical and mental health and brings us joy?
Why does the end result of movement need to be shrinking our bodies when we know that exercise alone is not an effective weight loss tool?
Movement holds numerous benefits which have NOTHING to do with weight loss!
And weight loss is not a behaviour. So if you want to FEEL better in your body this summer, focus on the things that make you feel good.
Movement, that brings you joy.
Food that nourishes your body and is satisfying. Fostering friendships and feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.
Your body is not the problem.
*(Inspiration for this episode came from the wonderful Chrissy King. Please follow her on Instagram. )
Are you feeling stuck in the 'earn and burn' cycle with your exercise routine, or as summer approaches, are you feeling self-conscious about wearing a swimsuit on the beach?
Maybe you just want to stop worrying so much about food or how your body looks.
You are not alone and your body is NOT the problem
Please reach out if you would like some support. We both have limited slots for Intuitive Eating Coaching, so get in touch with Christine or with Ela.
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