The diet industry has unintentionally caused binge eating disorder and other eating disorders that have negatively impacted the mental health and self-esteem of many, according to this podcast episode. People are consistently trying to lose weight through diets but are ending up in dangerous cycles that lead to eating disorders rather than physical results.
Discussion about the effectiveness of cult methods in weight loss and habit changing.
The author highlights how even justice-minded people can unintentionally drop back into defending the status quo when it comes to fat people. One of the biggest ally things that thin people can do is recognize the humanity of fat people and make accommodations for them, which can be emotional for those marginalized.
Some people have a harder time maintaining a certain body weight than others, and what works for some may not work for others. It can be challenging to fight genetics and family history in regards to weight management.
Focusing on a broad range of factors such as emotional regulation and diet, rather than just physical activity, is important for successful weight loss strategies according to a systematic review of weight loss maintainers.