Episode

The Sunday Read: ‘I’ve Always Struggled With My Weight. Losing It Didn’t Mean Winning.’
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33:37
Published: Sun Jun 05 2022
Description

We cannot escape our bodies. So how do we reconcile them with who we really are?Sam Anderson, a staff writer, considers this particular conundrum of the human condition by recounting his lifelong struggle to maintain a healthy weight: his teenage triumph over the “legendary snacker” he was in middle school, the slow creep of the pounds in early adulthood, and the pandemic’s expansive effect on his waistline.Anderson also explores what it takes to monitor food consumption, the linguistic legacy of 1980s diet culture, the curse of intergenerational weight problems, the natural limitations of weight-loss efforts and the importance of self-acceptance.This story was written and narrated by Sam Anderson. To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.

Chapters
In this podcast episode, the host shares a personal reflection on gaining and losing weight during the pandemic, discussing the impact of diet culture and self-esteem on our relationship with our bodies.
00:00 - 02:31 (02:31)
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Body Image
Summary

In this podcast episode, the host shares a personal reflection on gaining and losing weight during the pandemic, discussing the impact of diet culture and self-esteem on our relationship with our bodies.

Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘I’ve Always Struggled With My Weight. Losing It Didn’t Mean Winning.’
Podcast
The Daily
The author talks about overindulging in junk food before using a weight loss app to shed pandemic weight, while also discussing body shaming experiences.
02:31 - 09:05 (06:34)
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Weight Loss
Summary

The author talks about overindulging in junk food before using a weight loss app to shed pandemic weight, while also discussing body shaming experiences.

Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘I’ve Always Struggled With My Weight. Losing It Didn’t Mean Winning.’
Podcast
The Daily
After sticking with healthy habits for several months, the author experiences a positive shift in their mindset towards food and is able to make better choices that lead to weight loss and a newfound sense of confidence.
09:05 - 15:16 (06:11)
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Health, Habits
Summary

After sticking with healthy habits for several months, the author experiences a positive shift in their mindset towards food and is able to make better choices that lead to weight loss and a newfound sense of confidence.

Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘I’ve Always Struggled With My Weight. Losing It Didn’t Mean Winning.’
Podcast
The Daily
The harmful effects of diet culture on our relationship with food are explored, revealing the problematic notion of using weight as the sole measure of overall health.
15:16 - 22:56 (07:40)
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Diet Culture
Summary

The harmful effects of diet culture on our relationship with food are explored, revealing the problematic notion of using weight as the sole measure of overall health.

Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘I’ve Always Struggled With My Weight. Losing It Didn’t Mean Winning.’
Podcast
The Daily
The death of the speaker's father makes her reflect on the fact that every human body is subject to disability and loss of control, and the differences between bodies can be comical.
22:56 - 31:47 (08:51)
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Human body
Summary

The death of the speaker's father makes her reflect on the fact that every human body is subject to disability and loss of control, and the differences between bodies can be comical.

Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘I’ve Always Struggled With My Weight. Losing It Didn’t Mean Winning.’
Podcast
The Daily
The author shares his mixed feelings about his body and his struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle while indulging in his favorite foods.
31:47 - 33:23 (01:36)
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Body Image
Summary

The author shares his mixed feelings about his body and his struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle while indulging in his favorite foods.

Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘I’ve Always Struggled With My Weight. Losing It Didn’t Mean Winning.’
Podcast
The Daily