275. Can You Love Fitness But Hate Fitness Culture?

“Taking the first step is always intimidating, whether it’s to therapy, or whether it’s to finding a non-traditional fitness space for you to feel safe, heard, and acknowledged in.”You can love fitness, but hate the anti-fat bias and weight stigma that is baked into so much of it. Today I’m talking with Wendy Welsher, a USA Weightlifting Level Two coach, masters athlete, and founder of My Jam, about finding your way back to fitness and building a healthier relationship with movement. Wendy shares her experiences with weight stigma, anti-fat bias, diet culture, and eating disorder recovery, and how she created a safe fitness space for people who have felt excluded or harmed by traditional fitness environments. Wendy reminds us that there isn’t a single right way to move your body, and showing curiosity instead of judgment is the first step toward building strength.✅ What You'll Learn:How anti-fat bias and weight stigma can affect your relationship with exercise and fitness spacesWhy movement doesn't have to be punishmentUsing rest, recovery, fueling, and body awareness to better support your relationship with movementHow strength training can help you feel strong, capable, and more connected to your bodyWhy there is no single "right" way for movement to look, and how to experiment with what works for your bodyPractical ways to find fitness spaces and practitioners that align with your values and help you feel safe, supported, and welcome🔗 Resources:Regain ChastainWendy’s Fat Athlete JournalGrab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and foodConnect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebelStruggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.