In this episode, Louise Green discusses the ongoing struggle of separating fitness from diet culture, emphasizing the pervasive influence of weight bias and societal pressures on body image. She advocates for a shift in focus from weight-centric goals to the mental and physical benefits of movement, encouraging listeners to find empowerment through fitness and community support. The conversation highlights the importance of self-advocacy and activism in navigating cultural expectations around body size and health.

Takeaways:

• Untangling fitness from diet culture is crucial for women's health.
Weight bias is pervasive and affects mental health.
• Fitness marketing often ties success to weight loss, which is misleading.
• Shame and blame are not effective motivators for fitness.
• Reframing fitness goals can lead to better mental health outcomes.
• Community support is vital for navigating fitness journeys.
• Awareness of cultural pressures can help in self-advocacy.
• Movement should be about joy and empowerment, not punishment.
• Social media can distort body image perceptions.
• Happiness is linked to social support, not body size.

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 Strength Training.