45. Diet's Don't Work (& it's NOT your fault) with Alissa Rumsey, MS, RD

In this week's episode, registered dietician,  certified intuitive eating counselor, and author Alissa Rumsey explains why diets don't work and why it's not your fault! It's the PERFECT message for us all right now, since the multi-million dollar diet industry is trying it's BEST to suck people in.

Rumsey's book, Unapologetic Eating, changed Leslie's life when she read it last year. It showed her that diet culture is EVERYWHERE and it's why Leslie decided to finally give up dieting - after 20 years of disordered eating and restricting foods.

In this chat we discuss:
- diet culture - what it is and how to spot it
-why diet culture is so damaging
- all the ways diet's disconnect us from our bodies
- ways diets keep women and BIPOC down
- help for poor body image
- ways mindfulness and gratitude can boost body image

Here's a little more about Alissa:
Alissa Rumsey, MS, RD, CDN, CSCS (pronouns she/her/hers) is a registered dietitian, nutrition therapist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and the author of Unapologetic Eating: Make Peace With Food and Transform Your Life. Alissa is passionate about helping people reclaim the space to eat and live, unapologetically.

She is the founder of Alissa Rumsey Nutrition and Wellness, a weight-inclusive
practice that offers virtual counseling, group programs, and online trainings to support people in breaking free - both individually and collectively - from body-based oppression. Through their work, Alissa and her team help people liberate themselves from dieting, cultivate a peaceful relationship to food and their bodies, and live a more authentic, connected life.
Her expertise has been featured in hundreds of media outlets and she speaks regularly at events, online trainings, and conferences around the country. She calls New York City home and spends her free time exploring the city’s food scene and searching for patches of green space to sunbathe in.

Alissa offers group and one-on-one coaching. You can connect with her and work with her through her website and social media pages.
Instagram @alissarumseyrd
Website www.alissarumsey.com

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