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91. What to do When a Doctor Says to “Just Lose Weight” Confronting Weight-Centric Healthcare: Elizabeth’s Personal Experience Through High Cholesterol Diagnosis
Have you ever been told by a doctor that ‘just losing weight’ is the only answer to your health concerns? You are not alone.
In this episode, Elizabeth shares a personal experience she recently had at the doctor's office. In December, she celebrated her 50th birthday and, as part of her routine health check-up, underwent some tests. The results revealed that she had high cholesterol. Seeking to understand more about her condition, Elizabeth asked the doctor for clarification. The doctor's recommendation was straightforward but surprising: lose 5 to 10 pounds.
This encounter sparks a broader discussion about weight stigma in health care and how it affects patient treatment and perception. Elizabeth, a registered dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, dives into the implications of such advice and the potential biases it reflects. Tune in to hear more about the actions Elizabeth decided to take based on this interaction, her insights on navigating health care as an advocate for intuitive eating, and her reflections on how weight-centric advice can impact overall well-being.
For tools and resources to help you when visiting the doctors office, send us a message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessrebranded
Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!
Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness
Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy
Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com
Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN
FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community
https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition
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By Elizabeth Harris, Tara De Leon, Maria Winters
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Have you ever been told by a doctor that ‘just losing weight’ is the only answer to your health concerns? You are not alone.
In this episode, Elizabeth shares a personal experience she recently had at the doctor's office. In December, she celebrated her 50th birthday and, as part of her routine health check-up, underwent some tests. The results revealed that she had high cholesterol. Seeking to understand more about her condition, Elizabeth asked the doctor for clarification. The doctor's recommendation was straightforward but surprising: lose 5 to 10 pounds.
This encounter sparks a broader discussion about weight stigma in health care and how it affects patient treatment and perception. Elizabeth, a registered dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, dives into the implications of such advice and the potential biases it reflects. Tune in to hear more about the actions Elizabeth decided to take based on this interaction, her insights on navigating health care as an advocate for intuitive eating, and her reflections on how weight-centric advice can impact overall well-being.
For tools and resources to help you when visiting the doctors office, send us a message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessrebranded
Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!
Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness
Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy
Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com
Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN
FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community
https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition
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