Diet culture tells us that health is primarily food and exercise. Here is why this is not true.

Now with the weather getting warmer here in the midwest(strangely no snow in February in Chicago!), I have been opting to go on walks as much as possible. With the walking I am also trying to make sure I get adequate natural light, since we tend to be surrounded by artificial lights constantly(computers,our phones etc). I noticed my energy levels and mood shifts for the best when I change my environment to more natural activities.

While some foods definitely can help support our energy levels and health, diet culture has got us convinced it’s the ONLY thing that matters when it comes to health.

What good is it to focus solely on food and excessive workouts when your mental health and surroundings are not adding to your wellbeing? Health and wellbeing are more than just food and exercise. A more holistic approach is needed when it comes to supporting our health and wellness habits. No point in eating salads for instance if you are stressed to the max in other areas of your life.

What about connecting with friends and family? Belonging to a community? How is your sleep? Your stress levels? These also matter as well. All of it.

With that being said, I had recently formed a Food Freedom Women’s Facebook group! Connecting and meeting like minded women who are also on the same journey as you can be very beneficial to your health. We will be in there supporting,inspiring,and educating each other so come join us! I also will be going in there to provide support,encouragement, coaching tips and do virtual and in person events and workshops (think brunch meet ups and intuitive eating picnics,walking events, virtual coffee chats, and more).

The Food Freedom Women’s Facebook Group will be a fun, safe, non-judgemental space for all women who are tired of diet culture, tired of the toxic messages out there about health, tired of diets that actually don’t work, and want a peaceful relationship with food, their bodies, and movement. For the woman who still cares about her health but not in an obsessive,toxic way that Diet Culture is teaching us to do.

Be sure to join today! And let any women interested know about the group.

You can join by clicking on the link here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/foodfreedomwomengroup

See you in the group! -Deanna