Do you ever think about your relationship with food? How would you class it?

Today I speak to nutritional therapist and body image coach Linn Thornsonson all about that

We talk about her own story and how her journey led her to a career and realising that it's a common theme with people

How the scale shouldn't cause an emotional reaction and if it does it might be better just to stay away from it

That its completely normal for our bodies to change over time but it's important to acknowledge how something not fitting makes you feel

Linn also talks about how one comment at 16 is what set her down the path of disordered eating

We talk about her time in racing yards and the dangerous practices some riders to do make weight

And how so little consideration is given to the stable staff or jockeys when making regulations which makes it very difficult to make a livable career out of it

Linn speaks about similarities she sees in clients and how no matter the size internalized fatphobia is present

about fitness and how to get some movement, you don't have to go to the gym but also the gym shouldn't be a punishment for what you've eaten

that social media and filters have us questioning our sense of self

We also talk about some things that help the people we work with and the difference having enough food makes to every other part of your life

That you don't have a discipline problem you more often have a self-compassion problem

Recovery and that it looks different to different people

That dieting and calorie deficits literally go against our body's survival instincts

Linn has some great advice at the end of the interview

If you are interested in working with Linn you can find her:

Website: www.straighforwardnutrition.com

Instagram: @healing_relationship_with_food

Podcast: The Joyful Nourishment Podcast

If you are interested in working with me you can find me :

Instagram: @chrissyhfitness

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