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October 18, 2010
So Frustrating
Golda Poretsky, HHC
http://www.bodylovewellness.com
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I don't get it. I really don't.
A few years ago, I joined a community of women who were committed to revolutionizing what it means to be a woman in this world. They are some of the brightest, most interesting, most accomplished women I have ever met. Give them a challenge, whether it's starting a super-successful company or managing multiple lovers, and they do it, with minimal strife.
And yet, they are so steeped in diet culture that they don't even bother to notice it. They rant about weight gained, how fat (read: unattractive) they are, the diets they're on, etc. It's completely endless.
Most of my connection to these women, at this point, is via an online community, and I used to conserve my sanity points by ignoring any posts that seemed weight-related, and sometimes by ignoring this online community altogether.
I had such high hopes for this group of women. I had such a belief that if anyone could revolutionize the way women think and feel about their bodies, they would. And I thought that that community would be a safe space, relatively free of weight oppression.
The fact that I was so wrong is deeply upsetting.
And yet, it also tells me a deep truth about those of us who are really committed to ending size-based oppression. It tells me that what we're doing is really, really revolutionary. It takes outlandishly tremendous guts to admit, aloud, that the Emperor Has No Clothes (probably because he wears a 4x, but I digress).
So why am I sharing this with you? Because I want you to know that, even in my fat positive little bubble, I encounter people all the time who make me feel like I'm banging my head against the wall. And I also want to remind you that you are all truly revolutionaries, figuring things out as you go, living without the net of thin privilege, and that to know you and connect with you is my deepest privilege.
Also, sometimes we just need to rant about this crap. So this week, let's rant, shall we? Comment about fat oppression, diet culture, and life in general. Let's dive into the muck and get it out of our systems.
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Struggling with food and body image issues? Looking to transform your relationship with food and your body? Then sign up for your free Body Love Breakthrough Session by clicking here.
Golda Poretsky, H.H.C. is a certified holistic health counselor who specializes in transforming your relationship with food and your body. Go to http://www.bodylovewellness.com/stay-in-touch/ to sign up for her newsletter and get your free download — Golda's Top Ten Tips For Divine Dining!
© Golda Poretsky 2010
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October 13, 2010
Registration Ends Tonight!
This is your last reminder, my dears!
Registration for The Empress Club ends TONIGHT.
If you want to get in on the only group coaching program specifically designed with you and your desires in mind, then sign up by tomorrow at midnight.
This program is jam-packed with the tools you need to permanently change your relationship to food and your body for good. In the Empress Club, you will:
* Learn powerful tools to IMMEDIATELY change the way you relate to your body
* Get my unique process for healing from long held emotional eating patterns
* Get support from other women who know your struggles and will support you in moving forward
* Own your beauty like you never have before
* How to understand what cravings really mean and give your body the nutrition it needs
* Receive Health At Every Size based counseling — scientifically proven to positively influence health indicators more than diet programs
* Set healthy boundaries based upon your needs and desires
* Build your business or career by networking with other Empresses
* And so much more!
To register or just learn more, click "Tell Me More!" below!
I will not be offering this special group program again until April at the earliest, so if you're sick of struggling with feeling bad about what you eat and how you look, join now.
You will be so glad you did.
xoxo,
Golda
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How To Feel Sexy At Any Size — Free 60 Minute Teleclass Presented By BBWCupid.Com!
I'm so pleased to be presenting this talk with BBWCupid.com!
Do you look in the mirror and dislike what you see, or avoid the mirror as much as possible? Do you find yourself saying things like "I hate my thighs, ass or belly"? Are you waiting to lose weight before you do what you really want?
Most women are accustomed to living with the pain and shame of body hatred. And yet, that body hatred causes a ripple effect of problems, from a general feeling of being unfulfilled to intense shame and depression.
In this teleclass, Golda Poretsky, H.H.C. (founder of Body Love Wellness and author of Stop Dieting Now: 25 Reasons To Stop, 25 Ways To Heal) will share her top techniques for feeling sexy and confident no matter what your size — the same ones she shares with her private coaching clients.
You'll walk away from this call with surprisingly powerful, yet simple techniques for feeling great in your skin.
Here's what you'll learn:
Easy ways to turn down the volume on your inner critic.
How to reconnect body and mind in a pleasurable way.
The top mistake that women make when they're trying to feel better about themselves.
An amazingly simple technique that will have you loving parts of your body that you've hated for years.
How loving your body attracts more love from those around you.
Whether hating your body is a new problem for you or you've been doing it as long as you can remember, you'll get at least 3 BIG insights into how to heal from body hatred that you'll be able to use immediately to feel better at more at ease in your body.
Just click here to register for free and receive the call-in info instantly!
ust enter your info in the boxes below, and you'll receive the complete call details via email.
Yes, Golda, please sign me up for this exciting FREE 60-Minute Teleclass on "How To Feel Sexy At Any Size" on Tuesday, November 16th at 8PM Eastern/5PM Pacific.
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Please note, upon registration, you will also receive a complimentary subscription to the Body Love Wellness Newsletter. We will not share, rent or sell your information to any other organization.
"I signed up for the workshop because I had been reading your blog and wanted to meet you in person for one thing and the topic was interesting to me. I've been having issues in the love/dating department and needed some kind of community (outside of my circle of friends) to talk about these issues. I did feel a little more relaxed about things after I left the workshop and even later that night I worked some of my new mojo and might have attracted someone sort of new in my life (though that deal is still not closed yet!). I think anyone who is trying to understand Health At Every Size or working with intuitive eating and fat acceptance should come to the workshops. The internet is great for connecting with other people and learning about this stuff but connecting in real life is very important also."
– Amy, NYC
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Affirmation Of The Week
This week's affirmation:
"It is a joy to move my body!"
Try it out and let me know how it affects your week!
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October 12, 2010
It's Your Turn
So much of the time, we put ourselves last on our own lists.
We meet deadlines at work, race to get the kids to piano lessons, make sure a sick friend has what she needs. We say "yes" to everyone and "no" to no one but ourselves.
But when is it your turn? And if not now, when?
The truth is, if you're struggling with eating issues and negative body image, those things do not get better when you're worrying about everyone else. In fact, the more you put yourself last on the list, the more those issues can gnaw at you.
So I'm asking you to put yourself first, right here and now, and join The Empress Club. If you want to heal your relationship with food, heal your relationship with your body, get support from me and from a community of women who are all on the same journey, then it's time to make the decision and join.
Registration for The Empress Club ends TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH AT MIDNIGHT Eastern. I will not be offering a similar program for at least 6 months.
To learn more or sign up, click here: http://www.bodylovewellness.com/empressclub
If you have any questions about the program, post your questions here and I will answer them. You may have the same question as someone else!
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October 11, 2010
How To Exercise Without Making Yourself Crazy
After Beth Ditto is done holding her boobs, she's totally going to lift weights.
Golda Poretsky, HHC
http://www.bodylovewellness.com
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Until really recently, I had had a strict "no joining gyms" policy. This policy was based upon good solid reason and logic — in the past, I would join a gym, go religiously for a few months, get sick and not go for about a week, and then never go back again. Ever. Plus, I wouldn't even work out at home because it would remind me of how guilty I felt about not getting to the gym.
I know, it's crazy. But I know from friends and clients that I'm not the only one who does this.
Once I learned about Health At Every Size and took the pressure off myself about losing weight, not joining a gym was really great for me. I would take long walks, do aerobics or yoga DVD's, and I would do it pretty regularly.
But lately, I started feeling the pull to join my local Y. They have a pool, daily water aerobics, really new weight and cardio machines, and a generally pleasant, laid back vibe. I took a tour with my friend Girthful Girl and we both loved it. And since joining, I've been going about five times a week, mostly to do water aerobics but also to use the elliptical. I absolutely love it, and I feel really good.
So how did I get to this peaceful, happy place with working out and exercising?
Well, there are methods to my madness. So if you're feeling kind of stuck when it comes to fitness or not sure how to do it without over-exercising/guilting yourself/obsessing about weight loss etc., I'd like to give you a couple of tips how to do it in an emotionally healthy way.
So here are my top five tips on how to exercise without making yourself crazy.
1. Do What You Find Fun. Just because your best friend swears by hot yoga, it doesn't mean that you have to do it. It doesn't have to be difficult or unpleasant to be really good for you.
Why? Because if you like it, you'll want to do it, and if you don't like it, you won't want to do it. It's really that simple. It's not like phys. ed. class in school, where you had to do whatever the class is doing. If you like dancing around your apartment — fantastic. Great. Do that. If you like water aerobics, find a place that has it and do it. It is worth the money if you like it and it makes you feel good. When you exercise in a way that you actually enjoy, you still get tons of benefits, and it's SO MUCH EASIER to do because you actually want to do it!
2. Be Open Minded & Try Different Things. Experiment with different kinds of exercise and see what appeals to you. Be willing to try something new and revise your opinions.
Why? Because when you're open minded, you may find that what was once true for you isn't true anymore. For example, even if you always thought you had two left feet, you might really enjoy a dance class. Or, even if you always found the weight room intimidating in high school, you may not feel that way now, as an adult. If you're checking out gyms, try to get a free week or day at different gyms, and see where you feel most comfortable. You don't have to make a decision right away, and you may be surprised by which place you like the most. (I also really recommend YMCA's and YMHA's because they're usually less "hard selling" than commercial gyms.)
3. Don't Keep Statistics. I mean it. Don't track anything about the way you exercise. Don't track how many minutes of cardio, or how many pounds you lift, calories burned, or your weight or your measurements.
Why? You don't need it, and it can make you crazy. You know when you've been working out regularly and when you haven't. Your body tells you. You notice when your endurance has gotten better when you get less tired walking to the train. You notice when your muscles have gotten stronger when you lift a bag of groceries with less effort. The point of exercise is not to constantly compare (and judge yourself) against a standard from last week or last year or 20 years ago. The point is noticing how your body feels. And if today your body feels tired and you only do a little, that is fantastic too because it means you're listening.
4. Schedule Your Workouts. Block out time in your schedule for classes you want to take or working out at home. Make that time as sacred as possible by not scheduling anything else during that time. Be realistic about the time you need, including time to stretch, shower, etc.
Why? Exercising really is "me time." It's time that you are putting aside, just for you, to make you feel good. Putting your favorite classes or home workouts in your schedule is a signal to yourself that your health, well-being, and personal time is really important. I literally schedule my water aerobics class (and travel time and shower time) into my schedule and don't schedule clients during that time. I know that no matter how crazy my day is, I have that time blocked out just for me and I can look forward to it.
5. Invest In Workout Clothes, Sneakers, Etc. That Are Right For You, Fit You And Make You Feel Good. When you have sneakers that fit right, clothes that fit, etc., exercising is so much easier and more enjoyable.
Why? It's really hard to concentrate on exercising when you're worried that your bathing suit is too tight or your sneakers are worn out. Wear clothes that make you feel good – even put on some makeup if it helps. Truly, it's better to wear one outfit that you like over and over again, than wear really old clothes that make you feel embarrassed. I notice when I have things that support my workout, (like these prescription goggles that I bought recently) then I'm more likely to workout and really enjoy it.
Alright, hotties, let's get cookin'! Let me know if you use these tips (and feel free to share your own) in the comments section below!
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Struggling with food and body image issues? Looking to transform your relationship with food and your body? Then sign up for your free Body Love Breakthrough Session by clicking here.
Golda Poretsky, H.H.C. is a certified holistic health counselor who specializes in transforming your relationship with food and your body. Go to http://www.bodylovewellness.com/stay-in-touch/ to sign up for her newsletter and get your free download — Golda's Top Ten Tips For Divine Dining!
© Golda Poretsky 2010
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October 9, 2010
Another Weight Loss Drug Is Off The Market!
According to the NY Times, Abbott Laboratories has removed Meridia from the market under pressure from the FDA! We can now add this dangerous weight loss drug to the long list that dates back to the 19th century, including: thyroid extract, dinitrophenol, amphetamines, digitalis, phenylpropanolamine, fen/phen, dexfenfluramine and orlistat (which is still on the market, I believe as Alli). (See Marilyn Wann's Fat!So? for details.)
Perhaps they'll ban weight loss surgery next? A girl can dream.
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Another Weight Loss Drug Is Off The Market
According to the NY Times, Abbott Laboratories has removed Meridia from the market under pressure from the FDA! We can now add this dangerous weight loss drug to the long list that dates back to the 19th century, including: thyroid extract, dinitrophenol, amphetamines, digitalis, phenylpropanolamine, fen/phen, dexfenfluramine and orlistat (which is still on the market, I believe as Alli). (See Marilyn Wann's Fat!So? for details.)
Perhaps they'll ban weight loss surgery next? A girl can dream.
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October 6, 2010
Affirmation Of The Week
This week's affirmation:
"I am lovable."
Try it out and let me know how it affects your week!
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October 5, 2010
Whoa, What? Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin Promotes HAES!
This blew my mind today.
Aside from the obesity = chronic illness rhetoric, our new, plus-sized Surgeon General is promoting Health At Every Size! As in, you can be healthy at any size, and it's important to eat well, exercise and have fun doing it!
ROCK ON!
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