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Abigail Ladd
Aug 264 min read
5 Tips to Start Moving Again
It can be hard to get back into movement after a time away. This post will give you 5 tips to get started.
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Abigail Ladd
Dec 6, 20234 min read
Your Body is Not a Calculator: The 7 Flaws of Calories In, Calories Out
Calories in, calories out (CICO) sounds intuitive, but it is a drastic oversimplification that relies on a bunch of false assumptions.
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Abigail Ladd
Oct 4, 20234 min read
What are the Risks of Weight Cycling
Weight cycling, also called "yo-yo dieting," is the repeated loss and regain of body weight due to dieting. Anyone who has ever dieted...
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Abigail Ladd
Sep 20, 20232 min read
What is Blind Weighing?
If the thought of being weighed at a medical appointment terrifies you or makes you want to avoid seeking medical help altogether, then...
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Abigail Ladd
Sep 3, 20234 min read
The Fat Spectrum
When people think of or discuss body size and shape, they often focus on weight and BMI (body mass index) as a way to categorize body...
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Abigail Ladd
Apr 4, 20233 min read
Why is the BMI a Steaming Pile of Sh*t
TW: The O-word will be used a few times throughout this blog post due to medical studies and reference to medical classifications. Take...
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Abigail Ladd
Mar 8, 20232 min read
Why I Use Health At Every Size (HAES) When Working with People Recovering from Eating Disorders?
Health at Every Size or HAES is a paradigm shift in the way health and fitness practitioners think about and approach health and...
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Abigail Ladd
Feb 26, 20232 min read
Why Do Medical Providers Weigh You? (Other than just to tell you to lose weight)
Please note, this blog post is not to excuse the behavior or treatment of providers toward fat people, but to help remove the power...
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Abigail Ladd
Feb 14, 20233 min read
The Benefits of Strength Training (which have nothing to do with weight loss)
Strength training is a fantastic way to boost your overall health and fitness levels. Not only can it help you build lean muscle, but it...
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Abigail Ladd
Jan 18, 20232 min read
What is Health At Every Size or HAES?
A lot of people have been talking about Health at Every Size or HAES, but not a lot of people really know what it is or what it advocates.
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Abigail Ladd
Jan 27, 20202 min read
Why Health At Every Size (HAES) is the Best Approach for Personal Training
Why should you hire a HAES-aligned personal trainer? Because it will improve your health AND help you achieve your goals in a healthier way!
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