The Problem with Hot Girl Summer Walks.

Send us Fan MailHave you heard the term 'Hot Girl Summer'?  Yes, thank you diet culture for once again making a season all about women's bodies, and making us feel that we are somehow wrong and need to change!* In response to the surge in popularity of "weight loss" drugs such as Ozempic, some influencers have taken it upon themselves to let us know that we DON'T need to partake in these drugs because if we just walk 15,000 -20,000 steps per day, we will achieve the same result - once again conflating exercise with weight loss.We have several problems with this advice.  Why should we be chasing thinness?Can movement not just left alone?  Can we not walk because it blows the cobwebs away, and we get a chance to connect to nature?Can we not move because it's good for our physical and mental health and brings us joy?Why does the end result of movement need to be shrinking our bodies when we know that exercise alone is not an effective weight loss tool? Movement holds numerous benefits which have NOTHING to do with weight loss! And weight loss is not a behaviour.  So if you want to FEEL better in your body this summer, focus on the things that make you feel good.  Movement, that brings you joy. Food that nourishes your body and is satisfying.  Fostering friendships and feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.Your body is not the problem.*(Inspiration for this episode came from the wonderful Chrissy King.  Please follow her on Instagram. ) Support the showPlease reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine.  If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here.We appreciate you