Solution: Set boundaries. "I am not discussing my body today. Let's talk about your new job." You do not need to explain intuitive eating to someone who is still dieting. Lead by example. Be the calm, happy person who eats the cookie without guilt.
Many doctors still assume all health problems are weight problems.
In the last decade, the conversation around health has undergone a seismic shift. For generations, the wellness industry was monolithic: thin equaled healthy, restriction equaled discipline, and self-worth was measured in waist-to-hip ratios. Enter the body positivity and wellness lifestyle —a radical, compassionate approach that separates health from appearance and places mental well-being on an equal pedestal with physical fitness.