Focus on gains in strength, flexibility, stamina, cardiovascular endurance, stress relief, and mood enhancement.
Lower stress levels, improved self-esteem, and reduced body shame. Temporary improvements often reversed during weight regain. Pay attention to how you speak about your body and food
Pay attention to how you speak about your body and food. Eliminate phrases like "I was bad today because I ate cake" or "I need to work this meal off." Speak to yourself with the same kindness you would offer a close friend. Focus on Non-Scale Victories HAES shifts the focus from weight management to
The Health at Every Size paradigm is a cornerstone of this combined lifestyle. HAES shifts the focus from weight management to health-promoting behaviors. It acknowledges that health is complex and influenced by genetics, socioeconomic status, and environment. HAES asserts that people of all sizes can pursue wellness through intuitive eating, joyful movement, and stress reduction, without ever stepping on a scale. 2. Intuitive Eating Over Restrictive Dieting and stress reduction
When movement feels like a gift rather than a penalty, you’re far more likely to stick with it for the long haul. 4. Intuitive Eating: Nourishment Over Numbers
What (nutrition, fitness, or mental health) you want to focus on first?