Anti-Diet Culture

You know that moment when you’re eating, and you realize you are comfortably full and satisfied, but there are only a couple of bites of food left on your plate, and you think, “I might as well finish it.” 

Perhaps you’ve been at an expensive restaurant, and the food is so good, and you’re full, but you want to keep eating because it won’t be as delicious as leftovers, and heck, you paid good money for it.

wasting food.

Have you ever found yourself eating past the point of fullness just to avoid leaving food on your plate? Perhaps you’ve heard the familiar refrain about starving children in Africa or felt compelled to finish an expensive restaurant meal because you don’t want it to go to waste.

Summer can be an especially challenging time for body image. Between the swimsuit and shorts season and the barrage of photos from vacations and family reunions, it’s easy to feel self-conscious. But summer should be a time of joy and freedom, not stress and self-criticism. So, let’s talk about some summer do’s and don’ts to help you navigate body image with confidence and grace.