In this episode, of The Rebuilding Trust With Your Body, dives into how fatphobia quietly influences Halloween traditions, from the push for “sexy” costumes to the fear around sugar and the idea that we need to “earn” our candy through exercise. Halloween costumes often pressure women, especially young women, to fit into narrow beauty standards that are rarely size-inclusive—sending a message about who “deserves” to dress up and have fun. Our obsession with demonizing sugar, often under the guise of “health” concerns that, deep down, reflect a fear of weight gain—a bias that many of us carry, consciously or not. I encourage listeners to reflect on these biases, suggesting tools like the Harvard Implicit Bias Test. The “earn and burn” mentality—that you have to work off the candy you eat—can disconnect people from eating and moving in ways that genuinely feel good. Instead, ditch the calorie-counting and tuning in to what feels right, encouraging a more balanced and intuitive approach to food and movement.
We Discuss
- How to create a personal exercise timeline to understand your history and relationship with movement
- Identifying your true “why” for exercising beyond calories, weight loss, or aesthetics
- The health benefits of exercise that have nothing to do with weight
- Overcoming common blocks and discomfort associated with starting new forms of exercise
- Exploring new and joyful ways to move, from yoga and pilates to dog walks and dance parties
- The importance of self-compassion and patience as you navigate the ups and downs of a fitness routine
Resources Mentioned in Episode:
- Test Your Own Weight Bias: Take the Harvard Implicit Bias Test
- Listen to Episode 153 “The 10k Steps Per Day Myth (And Overcoming Your Blocks Against Exercise)
- GRAB THE FREE HOLIDAY GUIDE: Intuitive Eating During the Holidays: 6 Tips to Stress Less About Food This Holiday Season
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