Find Your Strong Podcast
Encouraging people to find what FEELS good in terms of food, movement and their bodies. Let's challenge the wellness w*nkery and start a new conversation.
In each episode, Christine and Ela discuss their thoughts on diet and fitness fads, speak with fabulous guests about their experiences with finding peace with food and movement, and interview experts so that they can share their insights and knowledge with you.
The hope is that together we can change the narrative around nutrition and exercise and help you find YOUR strong!
Find Your Strong Podcast
The Problem with Hot Girl Summer Walks.
Have you heard the term 'Hot Girl Summer'? Yes, thank you diet culture for once again making a season all about women's bodies, and making us feel that we are somehow wrong and need to change!*
In response to the surge in popularity of "weight loss" drugs such as Ozempic, some influencers have taken it upon themselves to let us know that we DON'T need to partake in these drugs because if we just walk 15,000 -20,000 steps per day, we will achieve the same result - once again conflating exercise with weight loss.
We have several problems with this advice. Why should we be chasing thinness?
Can movement not just left alone?
Can we not walk because it blows the cobwebs away, and we get a chance to connect to nature?
Can we not move because it's good for our physical and mental health and brings us joy?
Why does the end result of movement need to be shrinking our bodies when we know that exercise alone is not an effective weight loss tool?
Movement holds numerous benefits which have NOTHING to do with weight loss!
And weight loss is not a behaviour. So if you want to FEEL better in your body this summer, focus on the things that make you feel good.
Movement, that brings you joy.
Food that nourishes your body and is satisfying. Fostering friendships and feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.
Your body is not the problem.
*(Inspiration for this episode came from the wonderful Chrissy King. Please follow her on Instagram. )
Please reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine.
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Christine Chessman: So what to expect from a session with me?
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Christine Chessman: These one to one sessions are all about you.
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Christine Chessman: I will meet you where you're at together, we'll explore your strength, fitness, or movement goals
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Christine Chessman: and work on these together. You will feel heard. The main focus for me is listening to you
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Christine Chessman: and for us to move in a way that works for you, and that will help you feeling stronger and more confident in the skin. You're in.
