Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the Entrepreneur, and founder of FITFATANDALLTHAT, Julia. Julia had an eating disorder herself and realize she could do better with her life. She started her journey and made a full recovery.

Julia founded FITFATANDALLTHAT to give back from what she learned from her own coach and sharing it to help people live a better life.

Let's jump right into Julia's story of how accepting your body for what it is can never define you as a human being and that you can live better once you fully understand how your body works with food.

[00:01 - 06:30] Opening Segment

• I talk briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode
• I introduce and welcome guest Julia into the show
• Julia talks about how she started her journey as an eating disorder recovery coach
• • She went through the same eating disorder experience and made a full recovery
  • Giving back what she has learned and helping people through her own experience

[06:30 - 20:10] Good Juju & Body Acceptance

• Julia talks about the importance of having a coach during your recovery journey
• Common mistakes about how people view eating disorder
• Every woman has had some type of eating disorder
• Julia weighs in on Body Positivity Movement
• • Body neutrality helps people focus less on their bodies and accept them
  • Brands that show different models with different body types
  • Brands need to showcase more black women

[20:11 - 31:02] What is The Body Positivity Movement?

• Julia talks about what this movement actually is
• • People think it's skinny-shaming
  • We are so much more than our bodies
  • It's not promoting obesity
  • Your worth is not based on your appearance
• Julia talks about intuitive eating
• • It's not a diet
  • Listening to what your body wants to eat so you can be satisfied and avoid overeating

[31:03 - 33:40] What Should I Do Now? 

• Julia gives valuable advice that helps you get started on your journey
• • Getting the right resources
  • Searching for the right type of support
  • • Registered Dietician
    • Eating Disorder Therapist
    •  Recovery Coach
  • Start to follow women of different shapes, color, and sizes
  • Give your brain a different option to think a different way

[33:41 - 42:20] Closing Segment

• How did it look like quitting your 9 to 5 job?
• • Julia talks about her transition to recovery coaching
• If you could give yourself one piece of advice when you were starting out, what would that be?
• • "Things have a way of working out"
• Words of appreciation for Julia and Julia's work
• Connect with Julia online. Check out her links below

 

[42:21 - 53:07] Off The Clock

• I will share with you some of my favorite black-led podcasts
• • The Free Time Podcast with Karl Sona
  • Balanced Black Girl Podcast with Lestraundra Alfred
  • Get Loved Up with Koya Webb
  • Food Heaven Podcast with Jessica and Wendy
  • Blk Pod Collective
  • Black on Black Cinema
  • Strong Black Lead
• Review of the week
• • From annas804: "She is very insightful and brings up important topics. I enjoy listening to her!"
• Final words from me

 

Tweetable Quotes: 

"Every woman has had some type of disordered eating. It doesn't matter if it was for a week for years, we all struggle with our body image. We are all programmed to think one thing about bodies and that we are thin and successful to be loved, and to feel worthy." - Julia

"You can't judge a person's health solely based on their body." - C.N. Sloan

 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Health At Every Size
• The Intuitive Eating Workbook
• 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder
• Working Overtime The Podcast

 

You can connect with Julia on Instagram or join the Good Juju Gang. Visit her website https://www.fitfatandallthat.com/ to know more about eating disorder recovery journey or shoot her a direct email at [email protected]

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