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Find Your Own Definition of Health

Everywhere I go, I hear someone talking about their weight or what they're doing to control their weight - how many calories were in their lunch, what foods they're avoiding, how guilty they feel for skipping the gym, frustration with the number on the scale.

If this sounds like you, I have a question: Why is weight loss important to you?

Is it to improve your health? To have more energy? Because you're waiting to do ____ until you lose weight?

Often, I find that people I work with have been neglecting several aspects of health (and life in general) in the pursuit of weight loss. They see weight loss as the only way to improve their health and they see exercise and/or restrictive eating as the only way to lose weight.

With a laser focus on exercise, restrictive eating, and the number on the scale, things like sleep, stress management, and just generally taking care of oneself seem to get pushed to the side. All of these things have a major impact on energy levels and overall physical and mental health.

Research suggests that numerous markers of health improve with lifestyle changes, even when weight is held stable. Not only that, but weight cycling (continually losing and regaining weight) causes inflammation, which is a known risk factor for development of chronic disease.

The number on the scale is not a definition of health. People in smaller bodies can be very unhealthy and people in larger bodies can be in perfect health. Weight loss is not a requirement for health or for you to live your best life. Do people sometimes lose weight when they start taking better care of themselves? Yes, but that isn't what improved their health.

Stop beating yourself up over your weight. You deserve to take the best care of yourself now, regardless of the number on the scale.

Start defining your health in ways that are actually useful. Maybe that's maintaining a regular sleep schedule, eating when you're hungry, moving in a way that feels enjoyable, or scheduling time each day to do something that brings you joy.

What might pursuing better health look like for you?

What Others Are Saying

Josie Werts
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Josie Werts
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"My experience working with Sydney at Rethink Nutrition was wonderful! She helped me see that consistency and balance are an important part in being healthy, and she taught me how to work towards food freedom. It was easy to be honest about challenges, and I was always met with patience and new solutions to try. There were so many days I wanted to give up on recovery, but her encouragement and advice helped me keep going. If you're struggling but hesitant to see a dietitian, I would suggest Rethink because you deserve the care and support to get better. Sydney is truly amazing at what she does. She's my hero!"

Drew Davis
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Drew Davis
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"I rarely leave reviews for anything online, but I have to say that Anna Binder and the team at Rethink Nutrition genuinely changed my life. After suffering from IBS and acid reflux for years, it only took a few months with Anna's treatment for me to be almost completely symptom free. I have so much more knowledge and control over my health now than I ever thought possible - not to mention that I can eat without hardly any restrictions or concerns anymore. Could not recommend enough!"

Dunia Harmison
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Dunia Harmison
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"In just over a week of working with Anna, I feel great! I no longer feel the need to lay down during the day, my face is clearing up, and I'm no longer feeling bloated by foods that I eat. If I'm feeling this good already, I'm excited to see how much better it gets in the coming weeks."

* Results can very. Testimonials are the result of clients committed to changing their health.
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