Glenys and Aaron let it all out as they discuss a show that epitomizes our diet culture, NBC's "The Biggest Loser". They start by reviewing an article in the New York Times that reviews some of the latest research on how contestants' metabolisms have yet to recover even six years after being on the show.  Glenys and Aaron also discuss this article from the New York Times about why you should never diet again.  Lastly, they were so happy to quote one their favorite HAES® colleagues, Deb Burgard in  this great article.  Take a listen to this very important episode -- it might be the one you need to hear before you consider going on your next "diet"

Episode 9 - Why We Hate The Biggest Loser

Welcome to the Dietitians Unplugged Podcast with Aaron Flores and Glenys Oyston.  Join us as we explore the idea of health and wellness from a new perspective. Each episode we will discuss topics that we hope to help you improve your health, body image and fitness without obsessing on the scale or counting calories.  We believe in Health at Every Size®, Intuitive Eating, and body positivity and we want to help you build the confidence to ditch the scale, and embrace your health without shaming your body.

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After 5 years, Aaron and Glenys are pressing pause on the Dietitians Unplugged podcast for now. In this episode they talk about what they're currently offering clients (see links below), where they were when they started the podcast, what they've learned along the way, and some of their favorite podcast moments.  Show Notes: Aaron's Men's Body Trust Group  Glenys and Rebecca's Self-Care for Diabetes online learning and group support program Keep in touch with the hosts: Aaron's website and Instagram Glenys website and Facebook and email list

Episode 84 - Farewell for Now: Hitting Pause on the Podcast

Aaron and Glenys talk about their personal experiences with sleep apnea. They discussed how weight stigma sadly surrounds this diagnosis, and how they overcame related shame to get appropriate treatment.  Also discussed in this episode were:  How better sleep has changed their lives The importance of good sleep for health The different levels of weight stigma they experienced in pursuing treatment Developing a bedtime routine for easier falling asleep Some of the treatments available for sleep apnea  BONUS: Glenys and Aaron share their latest internet obsessions (ASMR, calming TikTok videos). Self-Care for Diabetes is available now!! Find out more about this online and group support program created by Rebecca Scritchfield and Glenys Oyston. Glenys’ favorite ASMR channelsJoJo ASMRGIBI ASMR Aaron’s favorite TikTok account @hannahbreadtok @kristieflips   More about Aaron More about Glenys    

Episode 83 - Sleep Apnea and Weight Stigma

Glenys and Aaron welcome Dr. Marc Settembrino to the podcast to talk about his experience with becoming a yogi and creating inclusive yoga classes through Fat Kid Yoga Club. Marc discussed:-how yoga helped him feel better in difficult times-how there is no wrong way to do yoga-the intersection of LGBTQ+ and fat identities-letting your body be the guide in how you adapt yoga for you Marc began practicing yoga in 2015. As a fat, queer, yoga practitioner, they understand that starting a new yoga practice can be intimidating. Therefore, they create inclusive yoga classes that are accessible to every-body, regardless of size, shape, age, strength, or flexibility. Their work has been featured by OM Yoga Magazine and Yoga Journal and they're a SuperFit Hero Body Positive Fitness provider. They earned their Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Central Florida in 2013. Bonus: Aaron and Glenys talk about their recent internet obsessions (reaction videos!) and geek out about their favorite music…to get straight to the interview, skip to minute 9! Show notes: Find out more about Marc Settembrino Follow Marc on Instagram Support Marc’s Patreon More about Aaron www.bvmrd.com More about Glenys www.daretonotdiet.com

Episode 82 - No Wrong Way to Yoga with Marc Settembrino

Aaron and Glenys talk about weight. The global pandemic has put many people in a panic about changing weight. For those recovering from EDs and disordered eating, weight gain is often necessary and a part of healing, but hearing weight gain stigmatized constantly can feel like a huge setback. In this episode, our hosts talk about how they support their clients in normalizing weight gain and taking the focus of healing off of weight and put it more on supportive self-care. They also discussed how weight gain IS normal not only in healing but over a life time for most people. How do we help people navigate the mental and physical discomfort they feel in a changing body? Why is going back to “real” clothing such a pain?! Aaron and Glenys also recount (and cringe over) their pasts when they were steeped in diet culture and promoting weight loss, and how we can meet those feelings with compassion and have gratitude for the community they found in HAES® that allowed them to evolve at their own pace. More about Aaron www.bvmrd.com More about Glenys www.daretonotdiet.com

Episode 81 - The Fear of Weight Gain

Aaron and Glenys talk with Caroline Dooner, humorist and author of The F*ck It Diet, a book that helps chronic dieters untangle themselves from a dysfunctional relationship with food. She used to be a chronic dieter, fully convinced she was a food addict, until she realized that dieting and body hatred were actually the roots of the issue. Caroline talked about her journey towards true non-diet eating: how she tried to manage her PCOS with diets, her foray into the Paleo Diet, the time she tried to turn intuitive eating into a diet, and the epiphany that finally led her to say “F*ck It!” to diets for good. She discussed how the science around the failure of intentional weight loss helped her realize why dieting was so frustratingly futile and how it led to her eventual binge episodes. Caroline also revealed a little bit about the next book she’s working on. Show Notes: Caroline Dooner www.thefuckitdiet.com  The F*ck It Diet book The Minnesota Starvation Experiment Lindo Bacon’s HAES Research More about Glenys www.daretonotdiet.com More about Aaron www.bvmrd.com

Episode 9 - Why We Hate The Biggest Loser

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