10 Dangerous Diet Culture Myths Part 1

There’s a lot of BS out there!

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One of my main aims when I started CMooMuses, was to dispel a lot of the bullshit out there that perpetuates fatphobia. So let’s explore 10 dangerous diet culture myths that need to end now.

Myth No 1 — Our Weight Is Entirely Under Our Control

If I hear “Move more and eat less” one more time, then shit is gonna get real! It is such a stupid and harmful oversimplification of a tremendously complicated issue. Weight control cannot be defined by the formula of calories in vs calories out.

The National Institute of Diabetic and Kidney Diseases in America lists twelve factors that can affect your weight, and none of these is nutrition-related. They are:

• Family History or Genes
• Race or Ethnicity
• Age
• Sex
• Eating and physical activity habits
• Where you live, work, play, and worship
• Family habits and culture
• Not enough sleep
• Certain medical conditions
• Certain medicines
• Binge eating disorder
• Stress

You’ll note none of…