Diet culture thought spirals

It’s the time of year when the gym is flooded and people are deciding to start new eating disorders to LOSE WEIGHT.

I have been consistently going to the gym for a year and a half and am not interested in calorie restriction at all, and am not trying to lose weight because I know that it is impossible and actually means nothing about my health, fitness, or wellbeing.

That said, the diet culture brain worm is living rent free in my head and it won’t stfu. I don’t really know what to do about this other than keep my routines and not start any harmful behaviors. But it doesn’t help my emotions and self concept.

Blehg. Good luck everyone. Quitters day is only two weeks away so hopefully it’ll get better after that.

Published by Rebecca Riley

Artist, educator, activist, musician. Find me teaching Modern World History and Community Leadership. Columbus, Ohio.

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