In this episode, Louise Green discusses the concept of 'Health at Every Size' (HAES), exploring its origins, principles, and the misunderstandings surrounding it. She emphasizes the importance of body diversity, the impact of weight stigma, and the need for inclusive healthcare and fitness spaces. Green advocates for a shift in focus from weight loss to overall health and well-being, encouraging listeners to embrace their bodies and prioritize health at any size.
Takeaways
• Health at every size is a registered trademark.
• Weight stigma is harming us more than our weight.
• Health is possible at a range of sizes.
• It promotes access to care and behavior change without shame.
• We need to separate weight from worth.
• You do not have to hate your body into better health.
• Health is multifactorial.
• Shame is not a strategy.
• This is a fight worth having.
• We cannot reduce everything to a number on a scale.
Louise Green is an award-winning coach with 20 years invested in working with women of all body sizes. She has coached thousands of women from all over the world, if you're ready take the next step in your strength, check out her coaching program, Size Strong.
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