“Most weight-loss advice is eating disorder advice in disguise, … We’re often sold disordered eating under the guise of ‘health and wellness.” Lyndi Cohen (aka The Nude Nutritionist)
Are you well? Or would you consider yourself “as well as one can be while juggling the demands of work, personal life, and the constant battle against exhaustion, weight gain, and stress”.
I see you, and I understand how overwhelming it can be.
When we decide we want to do something about it… We’re bombarded with a never-ending stream of articles, each claiming to hold the secret to shedding those extra pounds. “Low-carb breakfast beneficial for T2D,” shouts one headline. “AMA adopts new policy on healthy weight assessment,” declares another. And then there’s that quote at the beginning of this newsletter, urging us to be cautious about the advice we receive under the guise of “health and wellness.”
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably tired of all the noise. You’ve likely read countless articles from online newspapers, magazines, and medical sources, only to find that they’re either outdated or simply jumping on the bandwagon of the next big trend. It can be frustrating, to say the least.
Let’s talk about weight loss for a moment, shall we? Take, for instance, that article about the American Medical Association (AMA) adopting a new policy on healthy weight assessment. It essentially highlighted the limitations of using BMI (body mass index) as the sole determinant of what constitutes a healthy weight. Now, don’t get me wrong—I’m glad they’re acknowledging the flaws of BMI, but seriously, it’s 2023! We’ve known about these issues for ages.
I remember being introduced to BMI assessments way back in 1997, and even then, we knew they weren’t foolproof. Athletes and muscular individuals would often be classified as overweight or even obese due to their higher muscle mass. Moreover, the BMI was never designed to account for the diversity of different ethnicities. So, seeing an article dated June 15, 2023, discussing this topic as if it’s breaking news? Well, let’s just say it made me roll my eyes.
But let’s get to the heart of the matter, shall we? There is an abundance of so-called “truth” out there, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult for medical professionals—let alone the average person—to keep up with it all. We’re left feeling overwhelmed, confused, and unsure of which path to take to improve our health and well-being.
Speaking of which, you may have noticed that I recently embarked on a 10-day detox activity, and some people on Facebook reached out, questioning its necessity. “Your body detoxes naturally,” they said. And they’re not wrong—our bodies are indeed designed to detox naturally.
However, the reality is that our bodies weren’t designed to detox in the face of today’s modern “nutrition” and environmental exposures. Our lifestyles, the food we eat, the toxins we encounter—all of these factors can hinder our body’s natural detoxification process. So, a well-designed detox, tailored to an individual’s unique circumstances, can actually be incredibly beneficial to our health.
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Remember, my friends, it’s essential to stay critical, ask questions, and challenge the status quo. Our health is too important to be left in the hands of outdated practices and trendy fads. So, let’s navigate this sea of information together, supporting one another on our quest for authenticity and well-being.
