on Debunking Diet Culture, with Abby Langer

We’re joined this week by Abby Langer, a registered dietitian with 25 years of experience and the author of 'Good Food, Bad Diet.' Abby discusses the pervasive and harmful impacts of diet culture, emphasizing the need to shift our core beliefs related to body image and worthiness. She outlines the differences between true hunger and emotional eating and offers practical advice for cultivating a healthy relationship with food. Abby also shares insights on approaching nutrition with children amidst diet culture and social media noise. 00:00 Welcome to The Consistency Project 00:36 Introduction to Abby Langer 01:52 Defining Diet Culture 04:18 Understanding Core Beliefs 07:12 Healthy Weight Loss vs. Diet Culture 10:40 The Concept of Comfortable Weight 14:10 Navigating Emotional Eating 18:40 Raising Kids in a Diet Culture World 24:27 Navigating Nutrition Information on Social Media 28:04 Conclusion and Farewell 🔗 Visit Abby’s website 🔗 Sign up for EC’s weekly bonus email ABOUT THE SHOW The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives. ABOUT US 📍 EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge®. Find her on social media. 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on social media. Full Disclaimer