FOOD+NUTRITION By Erin Dragutsky, MS, RD, LDN
4 Ways To Stop Obsessing
Over Body Image Think about how many times you changed clothes before choosing an outfit this morning. Did you step on the scale? Did you pick your breakfast based on how you felt about your appearance? These questions might hit home if you’ve been fixated on your body lately.
that we need to change, and as a result, we spend a lot of our time obsessing over body image. However, no two bodies are meant to be exactly alike. If we all ate and moved in the exact same way, we would still be different shapes and sizes. Why do we fear instead of celebrate body diversity?
It’s hard to not think about our body when we’re faced with swimsuit ads, diet commercials, and “What I Eat in A Day” posts everywhere we look. We live in a culture gripped by appearance, one that praises thin bodies and touts unrealistic beauty standards. Our culture teaches us
It’s important to remember that health isn’t always reflected by appearance. And overall health is so much more important than simply a number on the scale. We each have the ability to decide how we want to feel about our body.
HERE ARE FOUR TIPS TO HELP YOU STOP OBSESSING OVER BODY IMAGE AND START PRACTICING BODY RESPECT:
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Erin Dragutsky is the co-founder of 901 Nutrition, LLC and a licensed, registered dietitian in Memphis. Erin specializes in helping clients with eating disorders and disordered eating habits. She is passionate about helping clients ditch their diets for good, find food freedom, and develop a positive relationship with food. 901nutrition.com, 901.800.9526
