We know from a growing body of literature that diets don’t work, meaning weight loss, and in the long run dieting is actually most likely to lead to weight gain. When we look at different factors, weight itself doesn’t seem to be the issue with poor health outcomes either. The lesser known fact is that you are much further ahead if you work with your body rather than against it. To do this we need to start listening to our bodies and taking care of them where they are right now, regardless of our weight. You can’t hate yourself to health.

Jenn Abele, BSc. RD, JennAbele-rd.ca