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Weekly Wellness: Busting Diet Culture Myths | Martina Wall
Weekly Wellness: Busting Diet Culture Myths
We’ve all heard the myths: “Eat less, exercise more and you’ll be happy.” “If you eat a salad for lunch every day, you’ll soon have the body of your dreams.” “The only way to get fit is to join a gym and lift weights.” These are the lies that diet culture has been telling us for years. But it's time to put an end to them and start recognizing what is actually true when it comes to health and wellness.

Myth #1 - You have to be thin in order to be happy
A common misconception is the idea that the only way to be truly happy is to lose weight. In reality, mindful eating and being mindful of one's emotions is key to sustained physical and emotional wellbeing. Our health isn't just about our physical appearance; it also includes how we relate to food and our own bodies. Instead of focusing on dieting and traditional weight-loss methods, developing your mindful eating can help you create a kind and healthy relationship with food so that you can better enjoy the journey towards health & happiness.

Myth #2 - Exercise is All You Need To Be Healthy
Exercise is important for our physical and mental health, but it's not the only thing we need to do to be healthy. A healthy lifestyle also includes adequate sleep, stress management techniques, a balanced diet full of whole foods, and plenty of water. All these things are necessary for a healthy body and mind; exercise alone won’t make up for an unhealthy lifestyle overall.

Myth #3 - You Can't Enjoy Food Without Guilt or Shame
This myth perpetuates disordered thinking patterns like restrictive diets or yo-yo dieting that keep people stuck in a cycle of guilt and shame around food choices. The truth is that we can enjoy food without guilt or shame; instead of focusing on calories or fat content, focus on how you feel after eating certain foods—do they energize you? Make you feel sleepy? Make your stomach hurt? This type of intuitive eating can help you recognize which foods make you feel good versus which ones don't so that you can make healthier choices going forward without feeling guilty about every bite!

We're here to remind you that diet culture myths are just that—myths! They're meant to keep us in a state of confusion about what is truly healthy for our bodies and minds. Don't believe everything you hear about nutrition; trust yourself first and foremost when it comes to making decisions about what goes into your body. With these three tips in mind, let's work together towards finding true balance between nourishment and pleasure!

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Meet Martina

 
Disrupting Diet Culture. Connecting women back to their bodies. Confident women = confident families!

After going on her own journey from self-hate to self acceptance, and finally self-love...Martina is now empowering women to accept + respect their bodies with her proven method that disrupting diet culture...even if they think weightloss is the only answer to happiness.  Here is her story...

I hated my body despite of losing weight. At one point I had lost almost 100 lbs...but guess what? I Still felt the same way about my body. Never feeling good enough or worthy of love and affection. I remember looking in the mirror one day realizing that I hated myself just as much as I did 100 lbs heavier. I was devastated. My relationships were suffering due to my own lack of self-love. I felt sadness. I felt anger. I felt hopeless. But then this happened...

I went to my first Yoga class. A form of movement I never thought I was worthy of attending. I literally felt like I was going to look like a beached whale on a yoga mat. Everyone would judge me. I couldn't bare the embarrassment. Despite of my negative thoughts...I attended my first class. Life changed for me that day. I felt like I connected to my body for the first time. It felt peaceful. It felt freeing. It felt like home. Shortly after my first class I got certified to teach & have never looked back. 

 I still had a lot to work on in regards to self love, self growth & self worth. I have worked hard on this with a lot of self care, personal development, coaching, yoga, journaling, crystals & using natural products that support my mental and emotional health. I can actually say that I now accept and respect my body. Some days I even love my body!

I strive to love my imperfectly perfect self & empower others to do the same. I want those who dont feel like they fit in to feel like they have a tribe to call their own. Only 4% of women see themselves as beautiful and I am here to change that! I believe that as we become confident women we are raising confident families! 

The change starts with you. Self-Love can be achieved at any size & my proven method will transform the way you look at yourself in the mirror. I can't wait to see you shine!


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