7: Chasing Skinny: What Is the Pursuit of the Perfect Body Costing Us?
From FIT4HER Unplugged: Fat Loss, Hormones, and Reinvention for Women Over 40 · 23:48
Show by Karen Gallagher, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Sports Strength and Conditioning Coach
Does the number on the scale or the fit of your jeans decide how your week goes? If you’ve caught yourself asking when getting healthy turned into getting smaller, or you’re worn out from chasing a body that keeps moving the goalposts, this episode is for you. It’s for women in midlife who've already tried a lot and want to stop obsessing over weight.I share my story as a national-level figure skater and the change-room moment that taught me to make myself smaller, then look at how diet culture and social media comparisons keep that pressure going. We'll cover what to track besides the scale and what to do when you reach a goal and decide it isn’t enough.You’re allowed to want healthy weight loss, and you’re allowed to enjoy your life while you work on it. You’ll leave with three questions to take into your week. If you want support building a plan that fits your life right now, reach out to me about coaching.01:33 - Rethinking Weight Loss and Body Image Pressures07:16 - Social Media, Transformation Photos, and Comparison Traps08:49 - Unrealistic Expectations for Women in Midlife10:03 - Coaching Women: Beyond the Scale and Before Photos16:16 - When Structure Becomes Stressful: Red Flags in FitnessCheck out the show notes and other resources at https://karen-gallagher.com/post/how-to-stop-obsessing-over-weight-chasing-skinnySend me a message!Let’s stay connected! Come find me on InstagramVisit the website for more informationIf you want me in your corner week after week, come join us inside the FIT4HER Membership This podcast is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co.
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