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3 Lies The Internet Tells About Health At Every Size
We Need To Speak The Truth
Today I want to cover a hot topic of mine. The myths, misconceptions and outright lies people tell about Health At Every Size (HAES).
Health At Every Size has been gaining pace since the ’70s but in particular since Linda Bacon wrote a book in 2006 about her experiences in applying its principles. She ran a full scientific study with a HAES group and a control group following a regular calorie-controlled diet. She enlisted other respected scientists and made sure the study was rigorously monitored.
The results were stark. The HAES group did not lose a significant amount of weight but they did report no longer having a toxic relationship with food. They learned to listen to their bodies and eat intuitively. The diet group did lose weight and saw some health benefits, but as with virtually all diets, they subsequently regained the weight.
The HAES participants continued to improve over time. They reported having more energy, experiencing greater enjoyment of their bodies as well as a marked drop in LDL (dangerous) cholesterol and blood pressure. There were other improvements too, here’s what two of the participants said:
“Food sure tastes good now! I remember before I started the program: Thinking about what to…
