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Weight Watcher's has rebranded, yet again, this time adding GLP-1 weight loss drugs to their program. Abbey discusses the lore of WW, the discourse around WW's rebrands, and her thoughts on companies beginning to include weight loss drugs. As always, this episode is meant to give more information and thought-provoking questions to a very nuanced topic. It is not intended to tell you "what to do". At the end of the day, you know your body and its needs best. At Fork Diet Culture, our team of dietitians are curious with clients to help them feel pleasant mentally, physically, and emotionally with food, body, and movement. We believe your health is important AND that it is multifaceted. Everyone has different goals with health and health status they can reach - this is okay ❤️ Want more support but can't afford to work 1 on 1 with a dietitian? Join our Fork Diet Culture Community

If you've spent any time on TikTok or Instagram, there is no doubt you've heard about the “dangers of glyphosate”. This message has only increased since the introduction of MAHA and RFK Jr. A group of people who continuously spread misleading and false claims about nutrition, food science, vaccines, COVID-19, climate change, pharmaceutical industry, gun violence, and more. The MAHA group is convinced that glyphosate in our food is one of the leading causes of poor health outcomes in America. Meanwhile, there is a large body of research, including both human and animal subjects, showing no evidence of this risk. This group also forgets to address and acknowledge the social determinants of health and how oppressive systems impact a person's overall health, but that's for another post. Let's talk about the facts. Sources: Williams, G. M.; Kroes, R.; Munro, I. C. Safety evaluation and risk assessment of the herbicide Roundup and its active ingredient, glyphosate, for humans. Regul. Toxicol. Pharmacol. 2000, 31, 117-165. Stout, L.; Ruecker, F. Chronic study of glyphosate administered in feed to albino rats. Unpublished Report no. MSL-10495 R.D. 1014, 1990, submitted to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by Monsanto Agricultural Company. Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) Glyphosate; EPA-738-F-93-011; U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, Office of Pesticide Programs, U.S. Government Printing Office: Washington, DC, 1993. Atkinson, C.; Strutt, A.V.; Henderson, W.; Finch, J.; Hudson, P. Glyphosate: 104 week combined chronic feeding/oncogenicity study in rats with 52 week interim kill (results after 104 weeks). Unpublished report No. 7867, IRI project no. 438623, 1993, submitted to World Health Organization by Cheminova A/S, Lemvig, Denmark, prepared by Inveresk Research International, Tranent, Scotland. Pesticide Residues in Food - 2004: Toxicological evaluations; International Programme on Chemical Safety, World Health Organization: Geneva, Switzerland, 2004. Roberts, T. R. Metabolic Pathways of Agrochemicals-Part 1: Herbicides and Plant Growth Regulators; The Royal Society of Chemistry: Cambridge, UK, 1998; pp 396-399. Davoren M.J., Schiestl R.H. Glyphosate-based herbicides and cancer risk: A post-IARC decision review of potential mechanisms, policy and avenues of research. Carcinogenesis. 2018;39:1207–1215. Williams G.M., Kroes R., Munro I.C. Safety Evaluation and Risk Assessment of the Herbicide Roundup and Its Active Ingredient, Glyphosate, for Humans. Regul. Toxicol. Pharmacol. 2000;31:117–165. Benbrook C.M. Trends in glyphosate herbicide use in the United States and globally. Environ. Sci. Eur. 2016;28:1–15. Bai S.H., Ogbourne S.M. Glyphosate: Environmental contamination, toxicity and potential risks to human health via food contamination. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. 2016;23:18988–19001.

Too good to be true? Kourtney Kardashian's vitamin and supplement brand, Lemme, recently released a new product: GLP-1 Daily Capsules. This sparks the question: how can they name this product "GLP-1" when this isn't even included in the ingredient list? Are supplements safe to take if the industry is unregulated? How does GLP-1 promote weight loss? In today's episode, Abbey does a deep dive into Wegovy, Ozempic, and Lemme. She shares the roles and actions insulin, glucose, and GLP-1 naturally have in our body. If you've ever wondered if these drugs and supplements are right for you, this is the episode you need to listen to. Rate and subscribe to the podcast! JOIN the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with us 1-on-1 More about Abbey and the team

We love acting like food in the US is the sole contributor to American's health status. We love saying “these are the US foods banned in other countries” and then fail to acknowledge that life, laws, regulations, politics, healthcare, etc. is different in each country. Health is nuanced and the social determinants of health matter. So, is red dye 40 safe? At what dose? Is the consumption of red dye 40 linked to ADHD? Let's chat about it! Rate and subscribe to the podcast! JOIN the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with us 1-on-1 More about Abbey and the team Links: Red Dye 40 Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction in the ADHD Debate Artificial Food Colors and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Symptoms: Conclusions to Dye for Potential impacts of synthetic food dyes on activity and attention in children: a review of the human and animal evidence

Can processed foods be part of a healthy diet? Does eating a processed food cancel out the consumption of a nutrient dense food? Are processed foods dangerous? Abbey brings clarity to these questions in today's episode. It can be hard to try and navigate what a healthy way of eating looks like, while also trying to practice a non-diet approach. Luckily, that's why this podcast exists. So you don't have to navigate this alone! Rate and subscribe to the podcast! JOIN the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with us 1-on-1 More about Abbey and the team

Have you ever wondered where 2,000 calories came from for nutrition label standards? The most common belief(s) are either that 2,000 calories is what you're "supposed" to eat or it's the "max you should eat". Maybe you've never paid much attention to it or assumed it's based in scientific evidence...because why wouldn't it be, right? In today's episode, Abbey breaks down the history of nutrition labels, nutrition label terms, health claims, and connections between diet and health. Rate and subscribe to the podcast! JOIN the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with us 1-on-1 More about Abbey and the team CFSAN/FDA (Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition/Food and Drug Administration). 2004. Letter to food manufacturers about accurate serving size declaration on food products. College Park, MD: FDA. FDA (Food and Drug Administration). 1990. Food labeling reform . Washington, DC: FDA. Pp.1–23. FDA. 2004. Calories count: Report of the working group on obesity. Washington, DC: Food and Drug Administration. Geiger, C. 1998. Health claims: History, current regulatory status, and consumer research. Journal of the American Dietetic Association 98:1312–1322. [PubMed] Grundy, S., and M. Denke. 1990. Dietary influences on serum lipids and lipoproteins. Journal of Lipid Research 31:1149–1172. [PubMed] HHS (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services). 1988. The Surgeon General's Report on Nutrition and Health. DHHS Publication No. 88–50210 . Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office

Abbey is joined by Toni Rudd (she/her) in today's episode. Toni is a UK registered dietitian, specializing in supporting people to stop dieting and binge eating cycles. Her mission as ‘The Binge Dietitian' is to help people realize there is more to life than strict meal plans, obsessive calorie counting, and constant food stress. She promotes a HAES and sustainable approach to nutrition by focusing on health-promoting behaviors with an 'add-in' mindset. Abbey and Toni discuss nutrition misinformation on the internet, Apple Watches, MyFitnessPal, and relationships with food, body, and movement. Rate and subscribe to the podcast! JOIN the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with us 1-on-1 More about Abbey and the team Toni's Website: www.thebingedietitian.com Toni's Instagram:@the.binge.dietitian Quality and accuracy of online nutrition-related information: a systematic review of content analysis studies Only 2% of TikTok Diet and Nutrition Trends Are Accurate: 5 Things to Know

In today's stream of consciousness episode, Abbey shares her current opinion(s) on Intuitive Eating - a self-care eating framework, which integrates instinct, emotion, and rational thought. Abbey calls out the black and white thinking diet culture has cultivated and begins to shift the way we view health. Health is not one-size-fits-all, and neither is Intuitive Eating. Rate and subscribe to the podcast! JOIN the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with us 1-on-1 More about Abbey and the team

Are you someone who uses exercise as a way to earn food or to punish yourself? Do you feel guilt when you miss a workout? This episode was created for you, to help you enjoy movement again and keep it as one important aspect in your life. Abbey shares examples and personal experiences to help you be curious and find what you're looking for with movement. How would your life be different if movement was enjoyable again? Rate and subscribe to the podcast! JOIN the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with us 1-on-1 More about Abbey and the team

Advocating for yourself as a fat person at the doctor's office involves additional considerations due to potential biases and stigmas you might face. In today's episode, Abbey shares tips on preparing for the appointment, during the appointment, communication, and additional support. Everyone deserves to be heard and validated at the doctor's office. We discuss how to be prepared, assertive, and knowledgeable about your rights and health. Ensuring respectful, weight-neutral care is essential for your overall well-being. HAES Healthcare Provider Listing - ASDAH Rate and subscribe to the podcast! JOIN the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with us 1-on-1 More about Abbey and the team

Abbey is joined by Rebecca King, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from Charlotte, North Carolina. Becca is a fellow ADHDer and is passionate about helping other ADHDers stop the binge eating cycle, find food freedom, and improve body image. In this episode, Abbey and Becca talk about finding their ADHD diagnosis, personal experiences within ADHD, and nutrition for ADHDers. They discuss the ways binge eating can be a way of self regulating and tips to adapt intuitive eating for neurodivergence. Connect with Becca: instagram.com/adhd.nutritionist/ Rate and subscribe to the podcast! JOIN the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with us 1-on-1 More about Abbey and the team

Poppi is on a mission to "revolutionize soda for the next generation of soda drinkers" in the name of "promoting gut health". But, does it really? In today's episode, Abbey shares the details of the class action lawsuit against Poppi and their response. She discusses the facts and examples of prebiotics and how to actually improve gut health. We will break down the pros and cons of functional products in the wellness industry to help you make an informed decision on what's "healthiest" for you! Rate and subscribe to the podcast! JOIN the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with us 1-on-1 More about Abbey and the team

Abbey's ADHD brain is apparent in today's episode. We talk about everything from recent social media health trends, Poppi lawsuit, nutrition misinformation, fighting with trolls, Taylor Swift's body, and more. Abbey shares the behind the scenes to her latest Instagram reels and brings in some humor to wild nutrition claims. Rate and subscribe to the podcast! JOIN the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with us 1-on-1 More about Abbey and the team

Two common questions we receive are: "Does my weight affect health?" and "Is fat bad?". In today's episode, Abbey brings in the research to answer these questions. And, as always, brings in a wee bit of humor and poor singing. JOIN the Fork Diet Culture Community! - Get access to the rest of this 40 minute video, more individualized support from Abbey, connect with like-minded people, and more! Mention: Episode 04: BMI Is Bizarre and Icky. Work with us 1-on-1 More about Abbey and the team References: Flegal KM, Kit BK, Orpana H, Graubard BI. Association of all-cause mortality with overweight and obesity using standard body mass index categories: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA. 2013;309(1):71-82. doi:10.1001/jama.2012.113905 Flegal, K., The obesity wars and the education of a researcher: A personal account, Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, Volume 67, 2021,Pages 75-79, ISSN 0033-0620, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcad.2021.06.009. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0033062021000670) Flegal KM, Ioannidis JPA, Doehner W. Flawed methods and inappropriate conclusions for health policy on overweight and obesity: the Global BMI Mortality Collaboration meta-analysis. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2019;10(1):9-13. doi:10.1002/jcsm.12378 Tobias DK, Hu FB. Does being overweight really reduce mortality?. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2013;21(9):1746-1749. doi:10.1002/oby.20602 Heymsfield SB, Cefalu WT. Does Body Mass Index Adequately Convey a Patient's Mortality Risk? JAMA. 2013;309(1):87–88. doi:10.1001/jama.2012.185445 Gibbs W. Obesity: An Overblown Epidemic? . https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/obesity-an-overblown-epidemic-2006-12/ Web site. . Updated 2024. Accessed May 18, 2024 Humphreys S. The unethical use of BMI in contemporary general practice. Br J Gen Pract. 2010;60(578):696-697. doi:10.3399/bjgp10X515548 Luli M, Yeo G, Farrell E, et al. The implications of defining obesity as a disease: a report from the Association for the Study of Obesity 2021 annual conference. EClinicalMedicine. 2023;58:101962. Published 2023 Apr 6. doi:10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.101962 Tylka TL, Annunziato RA, Burgard D, et al. The weight-inclusive versus weight-normative approach to health: evaluating the evidence for prioritizing well-being over weight loss. J Obes. 2014;2014:983495. doi:10.1155/2014/983495

It's no secret that body image during the summer months is difficult. More revealing clothing, urges to diet, pressure to lose weight for vacation, taking more pictures, and more can all feel stressful. In today's episode, Abbey expands on how to feel more comfortable with getting your photo taken and how to improve body image during summer. She shares actionable tips, reframes, challenges, and non-judgmental questions to ask yourself. Abbey also touches on the feelings of missing out/ grief when you recognize diet culture for what it is and decide to step away from diets. Be sure to rate and subscribe! Join the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with us 1-on-1 More about Abbey and the team Follow on IG and TT: @fork.diet.culture

In today's episode, Abbey covers many topics while her cat Ralph meows in the background (what's new?). Abbey shares something that's been on her mind recently - the frustrations that come with chronic pain and the feeling of "my body is failing me". Summer is approaching and with that comes more photographs, social events, vacations, and different clothing. Abbey shares tips to feel better with photos of yourself and 3 body image tips for summer. Be sure to rate and subscribe! Join the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with us 1-on-1 More about Abbey and the team Follow on IG and TT: @fork.diet.culture

Part of breaking free of dieting and moving towards body acceptance is grieving what you're leaving behind. Even if you embrace size acceptance, it's common to still have negative feelings about your own body. You may know that diets don't work, and yet still feel the desire to diet. In today's episode, Abbey talks about size acceptance as a grief process. This is the grief you may experience when you realize diet culture has been selling lies and that you are essentially giving up the fantasy of having an "ideal" body, as well as the life you imagined with it. Abbey shares what happens in and recommendations to cope with each stage of grief. Be sure to rate and subscribe! Join the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with Abbey 1-on-1 More about Abbey Follow on IG and TT: @fork.diet.culture

Social media's favorite hormone to "balance", "eliminate", and "regulate" is cortisol. The internet has become saturated with "cortisol lowering protocols", special drink concoctions like the Sleepy Girl Mocktail, and recommending pilates as your main form of movement. In today's episode, Abbey addresses the topic of cortisol. What is cortisol? Can you naturally lower it? How can you measure cortisol? Do diets impact cortisol levels? Be sure to rate and subscribe! Join the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with Abbey 1-on-1 More about Abbey Follow on IG and TT: @fork.diet.culture Sources: Real-World Intake of Dietary Sugars Is Associated with Reduced Cortisol Reactivity Following an Acute Physiological Stressor Omega-3 Supplementation and Stress Reactivity of Cellular Aging Biomarkers Low Calorie Dieting Increases Cortisol

Is fatness really as bad as society makes it seem? Are a "good" diet and exercise really the *only* ways you can achieve health? In today's episode, Abbey digs into weight stigma, fatphobia, and the common health recommendations that fat people receive at the doctor's office. Abbey shares some of the research on the ways weight-based discrimination and fat stigma largely affect mental health. TW: discussions of weight stigma, fatphobia, and use of "O" words (ob*se, overwe*ght). Be sure to rate the podcast and subscribe! Join the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with Abbey 1-on-1 More about Abbey Follow on IG and TT: @fork.diet.culture Sources: Obesity Stigma: Important Considerations for Public Health, Puhl and Heuer (2010) Investigating the Relationship between weight-related self-stigma and mental health for overweight/obese children in Hong Kong, Chang (2019) Weight Bias Internalization and Health, Pearl and Puhl (2018)

The Ozempic episode is HERE (Part 1). By this point, most of us have heard of the celebrities taking Ozempic/ Wegovy. If not, you must not watch the news or be on social media...lucky you! These drugs are being called "a miracle" and the "end of the ob*sity epidemic". Is this true? Abbey is joined by her intern, Nicole, to discuss all things weight loss drugs. Together they cover: what Ozempic is, how it works for diabetes and for weight loss, the difference between Ozempic and Wegovy, common side effects, and more. There's a lot of discourse in this episode, so buckle up! TW: "ob*se and ov*rweight terms are used in the episode to describe the research and BMI qualifiers. Be sure to rate the podcast and subscribe! Join the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with Abbey 1-on-1 More about Abbey Follow on IG and TT: @fork.diet.culture Collins L, Costello RA. Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists. [Updated 2023 Jan 13]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551568/ Shetty R, Basheer FT, Poojari PG, Thunga G, Chandran VP, Acharya LD. Adverse drug reactions of GLP-1 agonists: A systematic review of case reports. Diabetes Metab Syndr. 2022;16(3):102427. doi:10.1016/j.dsx.2022.102427 Kapoor I, Sarvepalli SM, D'Alessio D, Grewal DS, Hadziahmetovic M. GLP-1 receptor agonists and diabetic retinopathy: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Surv Ophthalmol. 2023;68(6):1071-1083. doi:10.1016/j.survophthal.2023.07.002 Suran M. As Ozempic's Popularity Soars, Here's What to Know About Semaglutide and Weight Loss. JAMA. 2023;329(19):1627-1629. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.2438 Wilding JPH, Batterham RL, Davies M, et al. Weight regain and cardiometabolic effects after withdrawal of semaglutide: The STEP 1 trial extension. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2022;24(8):1553-1564. doi:10.1111/dom.14725 Novo Nordisck. Ozempic. https://www.novocare.com/diabetes/products/ozempic.html Web site. Updated 2024 Gómez Lumbreras A, Tan MS, Villa-Zapata L, Ilham S, Earl JC, Malone DC. Cost-effectiveness analysis of five anti-obesity medications from a US payer's perspective. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2023;33(6):1268-1276. doi:10.1016/j.numecd.2023.03.012 Gordon A, Hobbs M. Maintenance Phase; Ozempic. 2023;Podcast

"I was diagnosed with diabetes, can I still explore intuitive eating?". This is a common question Abbey receives - and it makes sense! There is so much fear mongering and misinformation present around nutrition, it makes it difficult to figure out how to eat (especially with a chronic condition). Abbey covers the three types of diabetes, focusing more on Type 2 Diabetes. She touches on each of the 10 principles of intuitive eating and describes the ways you can engage in health promoting behaviors while managing diabetes. Ramos MH, Silva JM, De Oliveira TAV, et al. Intuitive eating and body appreciation in type 2 diabetes. J Health Psychol. 2022;27(2):255-267. doi:10.1177/1359105320950791 Soares FLP, Ramos MH, Gramelisch M, et al. Intuitive eating is associated with glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. Eat Weight Disord. 2021;26(2):599-608. doi:10.1007/s40519-020-00894-8 Basinger ED, Cameron SJ, Allen G. Stigma, Self-Care, and Intuitive Eating in Black Americans with Type 2 Diabetes. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. Published online August 25, 2023. doi:10.1007/s40615-023-01772-6 Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It isn't a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice and doesn't constitute a provider-patient relationship.

In this week's episode, Abbey shares 20 tips on how to make cooking and prepping food easier! Whether you're on the neurodivergent spectrum or struggle to find easy ways to make food at home, this is for you. Abbey touches on kitchen gadgets, creating smaller steps, reminders, convenience, and more. Be sure to rate the podcast and subscribe! Join the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with Abbey 1-on-1 More about Abbey Follow on IG and TT: @fork.diet.culture

Abbey answers a common question she receives from her audience, "what's your story?". In today's episode, Abbey takes us back to her days as a senior in high school running club track, through college, and to present day. She discusses the ways her identity as "the athlete" turned into the "healthy friend", how eating "for health" turned into competing in bodybuilding, and when she began to recover from her eating disorder. This is a very vulnerable episode in which Abbey shares things she never has on social media. TW: eating disorder discussion, negative body image, issues with food Join the Fork Diet Culture Community! Work with Abbey 1-on-1 More about Abbey

Abbey is joined by Sam Pockele on today's episode! Tune in as we bounce around topics, including but not limited to: intersectional care within mental health and disordered eating, the trad wife aesthetic, "clean eating", the different ways neurodivergence can look/ be, shame resilience, and more.The concept of intersectionality describes the ways in which systems of inequality based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, class and other forms of discrimination “intersect” to create unique dynamics and effects. Samantha Pockele, MA, MACP (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario. Sam is a neurodivergent, queer, cisgender woman and a settler with a keen focus on the social determinants of mental health such as race, gender, income inequality, and sexuality. She uses strengths, trauma, and humour-based approaches, and believes that people come to therapy equipped with many of the tools they need to change – sometimes we just have to brush up on the strengths that have carried us this far. Be sure to rate, review and follow the podcast if you enjoyed this episode! More About Samantha Work with Samantha Email: samantha@sedapsychotherapy.com

On today's episode of Hangry Thoughts, Abbey is joined by Nicola Salmon. Nicola (she/her) is the leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support, bringing a unique fat-positive perspective to her work as a fertility coach and author of the groundbreaking book “Fat and Fertile". She is a prominent figure in the world of fat activism, using her platform and expertise to challenge the weight bias and stigmas that exist within the fertility industry and empower those who are often marginalized to take control of their reproductive health with confidence and self-assurance. https://nicolasalmon.co.uk/ Fat Persons Guide to Getting Pregnant - FREE Work with Nicola Fat and Fertile Podcast Follow Nicola on Instagram

If you've spent any time on social media, you've probably heard the wellness gurus shouting "these foods are banned in countries outside the U.S!". Lately, more people are discussing chlorinated chicken and if it's safe for humans to consume. In this episode, Abbey shares the research on chlorinated chicken, why it's banned in the UK, and why foods may be "banned". Work with Abbey 1-on-1 More about Abbey Studies referenced: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7353592/ https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2020.5991 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7109306/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27869522/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6262562/

The desire to seek weight loss is common in our society, for a multitude of reasons. For many, it's a form of protection from anti-fat bias. We will discuss the importance of harm reduction in weight loss attempts, while working towards body liberation. In this episode, Abbey discusses why fat isn't a moral failure, diet pills to avoid, reducing harm with Ozempic, the oppressive systems that exist in diet culture, and more. Join the Fork Diet Culture Online Group Program Work with Abbey 1-on-1 More about Abbey

Stefanie Michele (she/her) joins Abbey on this week's episode! Stefanie shares her struggles with disordered eating for 20+ years and her decision to challenge diet culture and heal her relationship with food/ body image on her 40th birthday. We discuss how scary stepping out of diet culture can feel, recovering from eating disorders, and the frustration of feeling like "nothing is working". Stefanie is a Certified Coach, Occupational Therapist, Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner IT with a background in Human Development and Mental Health Psychology. Connect with Stefanie: website, @iamstefaniemichele Instagram, blog

Ashantis Jones (she/they), MEd, QMHP, CPT joins Abbey on today's episode! We talk about the oppressive systems embedded in diet and fitness culture that perpetuate eating disorders, desire for weight loss, and negative body image. Ashantis shares how taking intersectional approach can help not only meet clients where they are at, but help them to reach their goals without guilt or shame. Tune into this episode to hear more on how fitness doesn't have a "look", average clothing size in the US, the Aerie campaign, and more. Follow Ashantis on IG and TikTok: @iamashantis More about Ashantis Work with Ashantis - Ashantis is a Master's level Counselor, Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Educator, & Digital Creator. She is a queer, cis(ish)-Black woman with AuDHD & fibromyalgia. Ashantis Jones - Podcast and Article Features

Lindley Ashline's (she/her) body liberation photography is revolutionizing the way we see bodies in media and stock photos. Lindley is changing the way we see fat and other marginalized bodies. She rejects the concept that fat people are only beautiful when their bodies look as close as possible to thin people's. Lindley fights weight stigma by giving fat people space and a safe place to explore how their bodies look on camera and by increasing representation of marginalized bodies in photography, advertising, fine art, and the world at large. We discuss how her photography and work challenges societal norms, conventional "beauty" standards, and oppressive systems (anti-fat bias, racism, ableism, healthism, ageism).She offers free journal prompts, a blog, weekly body liberation guide, body positive and inclusive stock photos, holds body liberation photography sessions, fine art..and so much more. Enjoy this week's episode! Connect with Lindley on her website, free weekly Body Liberation Guide, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. Other podcasts with Lindley: FOOD PSYCH #152: HOW TO MAKE PEACE WITH PHOTOS OF YOURSELF WITH LINDLEY ASHLINE All Fired Up: Body Liberation Through Photos With Lindley Ashline Trauma Warriors: BODY LIBERATION WITH LINDLEY ASHLINE Fat Joy: Revolutionary Fat Positive Photos – Lindley Ashline Other resources mentioned: Association for Size Diversity and Health - HAES Principles

Are you neurodivergent and struggle with food and eating? In this episode, Abbey breaks down each of the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating and adapts them to be more applicable for the neurodivergent person. Neurodivergence includes but is not limited to: ASD, ADHD, OCD, and more. As someone with ADHD and has struggled with eating disorders, Abbey understands many of the ways food can be difficult. As always, she shares personal experiences and the same compassionate support she offers clients. Tune into today's episode to learn how to make peace with food, challenge the food police, feel fullness, honor hunger, and more as a neurodivergent person. Join the Fork Diet Culture Online Group Program Work with Abbey 1-on-1 More about Abbey

Health "experts" are sharing viral videos and tips that are incorrect and harmful surrounding the relationship between health and weight. In today's episode, we discuss why the "obesity epidemic" is likely not what you think it is. Abbey speaks about the BMI scale, weight stigma, anti-fat bias, and (of course) diet culture. ' Episode 4: BMI Is Bizarre and Icky HAES Approach More about Abbey Work with Abbey

Do you struggle with negative body image or body dissatisfaction? Have you ever started your day feeling neutral or positive with your body image, but then suddenly it's like a switch flipped and you feel negative or uncomfortable in your body? In this episode, Abbey covers all the ways our experiences affect and impact body image. We talk about the differences between body positivity, neutrality, and acceptance. Abbey shares perspectives and tips on how to reach body neutrality and acceptance. Work with Abbey! More about Abbey

If you have ever felt like the exception or said, "If I stop dieting I'm going to lose all of my control" then this episode is for you. In today's episode, Abbey shares practical tips and experiences on how to overcome the fear of weight gain (in recovery from an eating disorder, disordered eating, or dieting). We challenge fatphobia, become curious with thoughts/feelings, and begin to shift our mindset around weight. As always, if you have questions, concerns, or want support: email me abbey@abbeyroberts-rd.com. Work with me! Let's connect on IG

If you have the New Years Scaries, you are not alone. It's 2024 and Abbey is feeling the pressures of new year resolutions. If you consider yourself a perfectionist and feel stuck in the loop of beating yourself up or always feeling like a failure, this episode is for you. Abbey shares her own experiences with perfectionism in school and sports. We discuss how this arises within desires for weight loss, dieting, body image, and movement. Let's start our new year with learning how to be kinder to ourselves, identifying diet culture's BS, and finding our authentic self. Free 30 min call with me Freebies - Ebooks on Improving Body Image and No More Food Rules

How do I find my set point weight? Can I change my set point weight? Can I diet to get to my set point weight? In this episode, Abbey answers all of these questions, and then some. We discuss how to determine if you are above/ below, what it is, and ways to get curious about reframing your relationship with size, weight, and shape. Work with Abbey: https://www.abbeyroberts-rd.com/

You may be feeling this if you're new to the health at every size, weight neutral, intuitive eating space. Or maybe you've been following fat positive content creators and working with an non-diet dietitan for years. You're quiet confident and understand why diets don't work. But, despite that, you still feel like you want to try one more diet. You can't figure out why. This is a conversation I often have with my clients. And this makes so much sense. Tune into the episode to find out why. Read the blog! Reflective Questions Work with Abbey

Today's episode answers a common question Abbey receives from clients. Abbey discusses the third principle of intuitive eating, Making Peace with Food, and giving yourself unconditional permission to eat. She shares the different foods we include in our diet and how to stop labeling food as 'good' or 'bad'. If you feel worried about bingeing or are anxious surrounding off-limit foods, this episode is for you. Pause Skill

Grab your snack of choice and buckle up, because this weeks episode brings the hanger. Abbey digs into the book Die Fat or Get Tough - "blunt tips for how people can think like a fit person to finally lose weight and get healthy". We get a glimpse in author Steve Siebold's background and if he is qualified to write a book on health, wellness, and nutrition. Abbey covers the author's "5 differences between fat and fit people" and lets you in on the facts. Is mental toughness really the answer? Work with Abbey “Overweight? 5 Reasons It's Your Fault” Today Article

Being around family and friends during the holidays means experiences with food are inevitable. It may also mean opening yourself up to food, weight, diet, and body talk. Figuring out how to deal with or address comments - whether directed at what you are or are not eating, pushing food at you, your body, weight, or general diet talk - can help you get through the day with less stress and anxiety. Setting boundaries can feel really scary - but they don't have to be! In this bonus episode, Abbey shares 3 ways to set a boundary and feel safe around food and body image.

This episode is for those who struggle with their relationship with food and body image, and feel this is exacerbated during the holidays. Abbey shares her own experiences and lets you in on the conversations and tips she shares with clients. The good news: the holidays CAN be a positive time with food and body image. You can enjoy all the food you want You can eat according to how your body feels You can feel prepared to deal with uncomfortable comments surrounding body, weight, food, and diets You don't feel dread “getting back into your routine”, starting January 1st. So, how can you do this? Here are 5 tips to help you work on feeling more positive or neutral with food and body image during the holiday season - so you don't feel out of control or obsessive. Work with Abbey (Private and Group available): https://www.abbeyroberts-rd.com/

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But what about a glass of apple cider vinegar? As home remedies go, apple cider vinegar is fairly well-known — with supposed benefits ranging from increased energy to improvement of chronic health conditions. Fans of ACV have made wide claims of its benefits including: it soothes a sore throat, decreases cholesterol, stops dandruff, and kick starts fat burning effects. Where did it ACV come from? Are these effects too good to be true? Is Paul Bragg, a big ol' liar? Abbey spills it all in this episode. Notes: Anti-obesogenic effect of apple cider vinegar in rats subjected to a high fat diet How Americans Became Obsessed With Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar A Longstanding Legacy of Promoting Healthy Living: Bragg Live Food Products Orlando Bloom Bonded with Katy Perry over Apple Cider Vinegar Bragg: Our Story

If you've ever tried to lose weight, there's a pretty solid chance you've been told “all that matters is if you burn more calories than you consume". Theoretically, it makes sense you would lose weight if you're calories in is lower than your calories out. So what's the issue here? In today's episode, Abbey brings you the facts on the Calories In vs Calories Out equation, brings you back to her days as a personal trainer and bodybuilder, and shares her personal stories with dieting and attempts at weight loss. Abbey answers: Why am I less full/satisfied when I'm dieting? How does my metabolism adapt when I stop a diet? Are hormones affected by restrictive diets? Can I accurately measure calories in and calories out? Studies and Resources: Work with Abbey Persistent metabolic adaptation 6 years after "The Biggest Loser" competition Reducing Calorie Intake May Not Help You Lose Body Weight

What's the greatest paradox about the fitness industry? Movement is meant to promote well-being and longevity, and yet the fitness industry actively encourages quick fixes, rigid plans, and comparisons. Similar to diet culture, the fitness industry is a business. It needs a problem to solve. In this episode, Abbey uncovers all the ways the fitness industry gets it wrong when it comes to "health promoting activities and behaviors". Abbey speaks to her own experiences in the industry from being a personal trainer for 7 years, competing in bodybuilding, and weight loss challenges.

Have you ever had the experience of eating because you're bored? You're not exactly hungry, but food sounds like the only interesting thing? I think most of us can relate! Abbey shares personal experiences and describes the differences between emotional and binge eating. If you have ever felt guilt or shame surrounding emotional or binge eating, this episode is for you. TW: talk of disordered eating and eating disorder behaviors and thoughts. Skip time stamps 7:04 to 16:07. For more support: 1-on-1 nutrition counseling sessions with Abbey: https://www.abbeyroberts-rd.com/1-on-1-counseling Binge Eating Disorder: https://emilyprogram.com/about-eating-disorders/binge-eating-disorder/ Binge Eating Tools and Resources: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/conditions/binge-eating

Ever wonder, "this equation makes no forking sense?!". Same. Where did BMI come from and why do we use it to measure how "healthy" a person is? Is BMI a valid tool? How else can we measure a person's health? Abbey gets hangry on this episode and brings you the facts on BMI, how bizarre it truly is, and uncovers its racist past. Citations: Phelan SM, Burgess DJ, Yeazel MW, Hellerstedt WL, Griffin JM, van Ryn M. Impact of weight bias and stigma on quality of care and outcomes for patients with obesity. Obes Rev. 2015;16(4):319-326. doi:10.1111/obr.12266 AMA J Ethics. 2023;25(7):E535-539. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2023.535 Adolphe Quetelet. (2015). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved from http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/487148/Adolphe-Quetelet Eknoyan, G. (2007). Adolphe Quetelet (1796-1874)- the average man and indices of obesity. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 23(1), 47-51. Devlin, K. (2009, July 4). Top 10 reasons why the BMI is bogus. NPR. https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106268439 Mohdin, A. (2017, July 27). Mindful of eugenics' dark history, researchers are reexamining the genetics of Social Mobility. Quartz. https://qz.com/1035624/150-years-after-the-birth-of-the-eugenics-movement-researchers-are-carefully-dipping-back-into-the-genetics-of-social-mobility

Do you feel addicted to sugar? Is sugar really as addictive as drugs? How do I stop binging on sugar? We cover it all in this episode. Uncover the facts on sugar addiction with Abbey as she summarizes the research and applies it to everyday life. Follow Abbey on Instagram and Tiktok: @fork.diet.culture Learn more about Abbey or find support here: https://www.abbeyroberts-rd.com Citations: Ahmed SH, Guillem K, Vandaele Y. Sugar addiction: pushing the drug-sugar analogy to the limit. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2013;16(4):434-439. doi:10.1097/MCO.0b013e328361c8b8 Mark GP, Blander DS, Hoebel BG. A conditioned stimulus decreases extracellular dopamine in the nucleus accumbens after the development of a learned taste aversion. Brain Res. 1991;551:308–10. Lenoir, M., Serre, F., Cantin, L., & Ahmed, S. H. (2007, August 1). Intense sweetness surpasses cocaine reward. PloS one. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1931610/ Rada P, Avena NM, Hoebel BG. Daily bingeing on sugar repeatedly releases dopamine in the accumbens shell. Neuroscience. 2005;134(3):737-744. doi:10.1016/j.neuroscience.2005.04.043 Greenberg, D., & St Peter, J. V. (2021). Sugars and Sweet Taste: Addictive or Rewarding?. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(18), 9791. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18189791 Lenoir M, Serre F, Cantin L, Ahmed SH. Intense sweetness surpasses cocaine reward. PLoS One. 2007;2(8):e698. Published 2007 Aug 1. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0000698

"You can eat anything you want, so long as it's in moderation". Is this how you would describe your relationship with food? In episode 2, we dive into what it means to "be a healthy eater" and the many ways "moderation" can actually sabotage our eating habits. Abbey speaks on Intuitive Eating, body trust, the hunger-fullness scale, and how to adopt a balanced approach to eating that actually FEELS good! Follow Abbey on Instagram and Tiktok: @fork.diet.culture Learn more about Abbey here: https://www.abbeyroberts-rd.com

Why the fork is nutrition, body image, and mental health so complicated?! If you're anything like me, you may be feeling hangry with all the conflicting information on the internet. Everyone seems to have a different take on what the "best" diet, workout plan, or path to self-love is. This pod aims to cut through all the BS and bring you real conversations and answers to health and wellness. I'm your host, Abbey Roberts, registered dietitian, intuitive eating counselor, exercise physiologist, and fellow anxious/ ADHD gal. Now, I'm not the type of dietitian to tell you what you can and cannot eat. Your relationship with food is not a one-size-fits-all experience! It's time to start feeling better in your body and enjoying food without guilt, for real this time. If you're looking for more, be sure to follow me on social media @fork.diet.culture and my website https://www.abbeyroberts-rd.com

We get right into the nitty gritty of diet and wellness culture in episode one. Are body size and health as linked as we believe them to be? Where did the BMI scale come from and why do we use it? Join Abbey as she starts the real, vulnerable conversations around nutrition, body image, and mental health. Follow Abbey on Instagram and Tiktok: @fork.diet.culture Learn more about Abbey here: https://www.abbeyroberts-rd.com