Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

  "Too big." "Too small." Your body is not an object. Let's stop shaming the body of an athlete. Including your own body.  It's crazy to think that so many athletes believe that they must attempt to train the body to succeed in sport while simultaneously maintaining a specific body type idealized by social media. Whether you criticize your own appearance through comparison or judgement, criticize another's appearance in front of them or criticize another's appearance without their knowledge, this is a form of abuse. The first step in overcoming body shaming is to appreciate your body just as it is. We can all do better to love ourselves and our bodies just as we are. When you have a healthy relationship with your body, you are more likely to respect and value the bodies of others.

You've been there before. You are minding your own business, enjoying your leftovers during your lunch break. And then it happens. Either you overhear it at the table next to you or the conversation you are in suddenly changes topic. Fat shaming. Diet talk. Body image. I shouldn't be eating this, I am so bad. My friend started this new diet and she lost so much weight. I wish I could eat that but it's off-limit in my diet. Ugh, I must have gained 20 lbs over vacation. Did you see how much weight ___ lost/gained? I could never eat as much as you do or I would get so fat. I start my diet on Monday, who's with me? Working in a body-inclusive environment is not the norm as much of the workplace culture is submerged deep in diet culture. Despite feeling uncomfortable in this type of environment, it may be difficult to avoid these situations. To change the culture at work and to help others build a healthier relationship with food and the body, here are a few tips: Set your