Phewf, who knew I could cover so much in less than 15 minutes?
In this episode, I wanted to explore the rise of wellness gurus in the 2010s and the way in which they have manipulated us into believing they are not just another fad diet. What I quickly realised, is that we cannot do this, without covering the definition and red flags of dieting itself.
You’ll hear some of my personal experience working within the industry, and the negative impact coaches had on my business and body, highlighting the impact of social media influence on the wellness industry. We’ll discuss the concepts of moderation, 80-20 eating, and balanced eating, and how they each fall into the definition of dieting.
As you’ll hear in this episode, it’s important to keep in mind that the act of quitting dieting is not the same as diet culture.
"Diet culture is more than the latest fad diet program, food list, or goopy wellness trend. It is about the culture of it all. It is a part of our everyday life. It is the ocean that we swim in."
Chapters
00:00 The Rise of Wellness Gurus and Lifestyle Changes
03:40 Dieting Red Flags: what to look for
08:07 The Restrictive Nature of Moderation, 80-20 Eating, and Balanced Eating
10:17 The Long-Term Outcome of Dieting: Weight Gain
11:07 The Impact of Diet Culture on Marginalized Groups
Did you enjoy this format? Are there any myths you’d like me to tackle on the show? Drop your thoughts and suggestions below — I’d love to hear from you 🙂
Myth Busting Minisode: Defining Dieting & The Truth About Moderation