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It does the opposite.
Channing Smith
People are not before and afters; just stop treating them as such.
As for why theholidaysare the prime time to discuss this issue?
Family members are most likely to body-shame.
That and avoiding the doctor.
It’s the first time everyone’s gathered in a while, right?
But research consistently shows that restrictive diets are not just ineffective but cause much more harm than good.
We asked experts how to break the cycle.
As weve seen with the so-calledalmond mom phenomenon, however, some people prioritize thinness above all else.
For them, thereisntanything more worthy to consider.
Fortunately, there are several ways to do thisand you’re able to start preparing now.
For example, If you talk about my body negatively, I will leave the conversation.
Once youve set your boundary, practice with a therapist or a trusted friend.
The boundary sends no message if you dont enforce it.
Ifsetting boundariesin advance feels too tough (which is okay!
can work wonders, says Lissy.
Finally, heres how to stopyourselffrom commenting on other peoples bodies.
Lissy suggests asking yourself these three questions:
Consider the answers to each, and modify your language accordingly.
And if your family member still won’t budge?
Go ahead and send them this story.
