Linda Bacon Bücher

Body insecurity is widespread, but it doesn't have to be. Many people hold beliefs that equate thinner bodies with health and attractiveness, viewing dieting as an effective strategy and judging themselves or others based on weight. This mindset is common, yet it often leads to negative feelings about our bodies and reinforces harmful standards. It's crucial to recognize that value and health are not determined by size. Such judgments reveal more about our biases than about the health of others. The Health at Every Size© (HAES) movement provides insights that challenge obesity myths and highlight the detrimental effects of a weight-focused health agenda. It emphasizes that social factors significantly influence health, creating an uneven playing field that affects opportunities, size, and self-esteem. Authors Linda Bacon and Lucy Aphramor use peer-reviewed research to illustrate the failures of dieting and advocate for alternative approaches to health that embrace individuals of all shapes. This work is essential for anyone interested in addressing body insecurity and size stigma and understanding their broader implications.

Fat isn't the problem. Dieting is the problem. A society that rejects anyone whose body shape or size doesn't match an impossible ideal is the problem. A medical establishment that equates "thin" with "healthy" is the problem. The solution? Health at Every Size. Tune in to your body's expert guidance. Find the joy in movement. Eat what you want, when you want, choosing pleasurable foods that help you to feel good. You too can feel great in your body right now—and Health at Every Size will show you how. Health at Every Size has been scientifically proven to boost health and self-esteem. The program was evaluated in a government-funded academic study, its data published in well-respected scientific journals. Updated with the latest scientific research and even more powerful messages, Health at Every Size is not a diet book, and after reading it, you will be convinced the best way to win the war against fat is to give up the fight.