7. What is a summer body anyway?

Jun 20, 2021

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How diet culture pushes the image and messaging around summer body which hurts our mental health and our relationship with food. (1:24)
• While it’s normal for humans to compare themselves to other humans, you’ll hear questions to ask yourself to help sort through why it’s happening. (4:11)
• Two social media tips for diversifying the images you see and how to clear out those that trigger you or make you feel bad when consuming their content. (6:35)
• Mindset insights for accepting your body today and taking steps to enjoy your summer even if the pandemic has brought on weight gain. (14:22)
• Why it’s just as important to buy clothes in a bigger size as it is when we need a smaller size. (20:37)
• When trying on clothes, there is a story and narrative we have in our head and how to reframe the negative thoughts. (24:44)
• Tips for how to engage in summer social events without comparing our clothes, bodies, and plates of food. (31:12)

Connect with Brittany & Lauren:

Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears

Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/ 

Lauren’s IG: @loandlemons

Lauren’s Website: https://laurenrd.com/