Hooray, International No Diet Day!

This is an awesome week for Body Positivity, and we are so excited to share it with you! On Friday, May 6 we invite you to take part in International No Diet Day. Teach your friends about the harmful effects of dieting and embracing a Body Positive lifestyle. How are you going to celebrate?

Have you ever felt put out by a corporate or work place weight loss program? Wish you could discuss your concerns with facts and resources? Then check out this amazing post,
How to Combat Your Company’s Weight Loss Challenge.

Featured Weekly Tips
 

Combating Negative Body Image
IN MENTAL WELLNESS BY GOLDA

This week, try to stay aware of the messages that are appearing in our media.
Want to learn more? Check out this week’s Soul Food.

Striking an Edible Balance
IN NUTRITION BY SARA

This week, experiment with Intuitive Eating versus “Healthy Eating.” For one meal, eat exactly what your body tells you. For another, eat exactly what your brain tells you. 

Learn more about our national complex surrounding food in Feed Your Life.

Breathing for EveryBODY

IN FITNESS BY SUE

This week, try implementing these breathing tips while walking or running: 

   - Breathe out when your left foot strikes the ground. 
   - If you run to music, sing along. 

   - Use long deep breaths while inhaling and exhaling.
   - Breathe in two quick breaths through the nose, then two quick breaths out through the mouth.
Read Fitness For All this week teach you how to breathe correctly while strength training.

Featured Blogs and Forum

Stephen Colbert on Lap Band Surgery
How to Combat Your Company’s Weight Loss Challenge

Express Yourself - Don’t Repress Yourself! 

Seriously, Bro? You’re Gonna Go Out Looking Like THAT?

The “Science” of Nutrition

Breathing Correctly During Body Movement