Diets Don’t Work

Diets Don’t Work Let’s take down diets and diet culture

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04/07/2026

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We wanted to remind all the radical fat bodied babes of a very important message!! 🌈💜💛🫂

There are no rules when it comes to clothing! Wear what feels good, and makes you feel like YOU! NO one else’s opinion matters!

If you need any help, you know where to find us! 💫🌟💕😇

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04/07/2026

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If you are rebelling against this notion, I’m glad you’ve found my corner of the internet!

I’m closing applications for my 3 Month 1:1 Intuitive Eating Coaching Program TODAY 3/24! Apply now!

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04/07/2026

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⏰ Your body doesn’t run on a stopwatch.

It is always okay to eat. Even if your eating disorder tries to convince you that it “hasn’t been long enough” since your last meal or snack.

Your hunger is valid, your needs are real, and honoring them is part of healing. ❤️

Save this post for the moments when the eating disorder voice feels loud, and remind yourself: nourishment is never something you have to earn.

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04/06/2026

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I remember telling myself I wanted recovery so badly.

That I was DONE with the disorder.
I couldn't do it for another moment.

And then… I still reached for the behaviors I hated.

Not because I didn’t want recovery - but because part of me was terrified.

Terrified of gaining weight.
Terrified of losing control.
Terrified of not knowing who I was without the eating disorder.

That scared part of me wasn’t bad.
It was protective.
It was keeping me alive in the only way it knew how.

Ambivalence doesn’t mean you’re failing!!

It means you’re human.
It means healing isn’t about trying harder - it’s about learning to make fear feel safe enough to loosen its grip.

If this feels familiar, I see you. You are not a fraud. 🤍

If you’ve ever felt this tug-of-war inside yourself, drop a 💛 in the comments - I see you.

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04/06/2026

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There are systems that keep you trapped in bad body image and it’s about time we talked about them!

It is why no matter how many years you’ve worked on yourself, you are still far from being ok in your body.

And if we are to protect the next generation from bad body image, we have to heal the wounds that keep splitting.

I’d love to know your thoughts on this one. I know some of you are on this journey & have had this realisation and others are still coming to terms with it.

If so, was there a moment that it clicked? Share in the comments & let’s uplift others 🫶🏼

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04/06/2026

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Body image isn’t simply about what our bodies look like, it’s complex.🤓

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04/05/2026

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Imagine the brainwashing required to make us feel, think, and act this way.

This is diet culture‼️

It teaches you to disconnect from your body, mistrust your hunger, and measure your worth by something as arbitrary as your size.

But your body isn’t the problem.

The system that taught you to doubt it is.

You’re allowed to eat when you’re hungry. You’re allowed to rest without earning it. You’re allowed to exist without constantly trying to fix your body.

Unlearning this takes time, but it’s 1000% worth it. 🫶🏻

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04/05/2026

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You can know all the numbers and still not be eating enough. You can know all the numbers and be deeply disconnected from your body’s cues. You can know all the numbers, and it can leave you foggy, with cravings, and feeling preoccupied with food and when/what you’ll eat next. Because knowing the numbers is often a recipe for feeling stuck in a math equation with food that restarts every morning.

Truly, our bodies are not asking for precision. They’re asking for adequacy and consistency and care. And numbers will never be able to fully tap into that.

But if you feel like those numbers live rent free in your hear, you’re not alone. I promise. Years of even subtle awareness can embed them deep in our brain. And…they can loosen. They can actually disappear altogether with time. Truly.

If you want to read a longer piece I wrote on this (and the tyranny of the calorie), just comment “numbers” and I’ll send you a direct link to read it. 🔗

Grateful you’re here. And wishing you a day of eating that is not dictated by an app, an influencer’s “what I eat in a day,” or a bunch of numbers that don’t know you or your body.

🫶🏼🫶🏼

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04/05/2026

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Those everyday food choices can start to feel like a constant battle.

The back and forth.�The second guessing.�How much time it takes up.

On the outside, it can sound so simple…�but it often takes far more energy and headspace than people realise.

And honestly, over time, it can become exhausting.�
So maybe you start pulling away…�from plans�from spontaneity�from anything that makes those decisions harder.

I remember how much space this used to take up for me too. It’s something I see so often in the people I work with.

And because it’s not something other people often see,�it can be easy to miss just how much it’s affecting you.

But if this feels familiar, it matters 💜

If you’re unsure where you’re at with things, I’ve put together a free recovery checklist to help, just comment or DM me “CHECKLIST” and I’ll send it over.

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04/04/2026

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Your body doesn’t need louder goals.
It needs deeper listening.

We’ve been taught that when the body struggles, the answer is to do more.
Push more.
Try harder.
Stay disciplined.
Stay motivated.

But louder goals often drown out what your body is actually communicating.
Deeper listening is a different approach to wellness.

It notices fatigue before burnout.
It recognizes symptoms as information, not failure.
It honors your lived experience instead of overriding it.

For those navigating chronic illness, stress, or long-term disconnection from their bodies, this isn’t passive.

This is care.
This is leadership.
This is how you begin reconnecting with your body in a way that is sustainable.

Your body is not something to manage.
It is something to meet.

And when you meet it with attention, compassion, and responsiveness…
everything begins to shift.

If you’ve been craving a more affirming and capacity-honoring approach to wellness, this is your invitation to begin.

I share tools, practices, and spaces that support this work inside my ecosystem. You can explore them through the link in my bio.

What changes when you start listening instead of pushing?


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04/04/2026

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Removing entire food groups is not the answer to healing your relationship with food. If anything, it’ll just make it worse. All foods-barring any medical condition/allergy-can fit into your life.

🌈 My practice provides eating disorder therapy in MD, VA, DC, PA, & FL, as well as eating disorder recovery coaching with our coaches worldwide. Link in my bio for a free 15 min phone consult!
👩🏼‍💻 Courses: for professionals and those in recovery! (Link in my bio).
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