Resources

Journal Articles

Aphramor Lucy, & Bacon Linda. (2011). Weight Science: Evaluating the Evidence for a Paradigm Shift. Nutrition Journal, 10(1), 9. https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2891-10-9

Tracy L. Tylka, Rachel A. Annunziato, Deb Burgard, Sigrún Daníelsdóttir, Ellen Shuman, Chad Davis, & Rachel M. Calogero. (2014). The Weight-Inclusive versus Weight-Normative Approach to Health: Evaluating the Evidence for Prioritizing Well-Being over Weight Loss. Journal of Obesity, 2014, bv1. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/983495

Eric M., M., Dana E., K., & Charles J., E. (2012). Healthy Lifestyle Habits and Mortality in Overweight and Obese Individuals. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 25(1), 9–15.

Setchell, J., Watson, B., Jones, L., Gard, M., & Briffa, K. (2014). Physiotherapists demonstrate weight stigma: a cross-sectional survey of Australian physiotherapists. Journal of Physiotherapy, 60(3), 157–162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2014.06.020

Books

Body Positive Power – Megan Jayne Crabbe

This book is a great starting point for anyone wanting to know more about diet culture and body positivity. It is accessible to people who are new to these concepts and those with some knowledge already.

Megan speaks from her own experience through eating disorder recovery.

Happy Fat: Taking up space in a world that wants to shrink you – Sofie Hagen

Sofie Hagen, a Danish comedian, talks about how they learned to live in a world that is blatantly discriminatory of people in larger bodies. They discusses how this has influenced their daily life with their usual comedic flair.

Just Eat It – Laura Thomas

Laura Thomas, a registered nutritionist, neatly presents a thorough and compelling alternative approach to eating that isn’t dieting: intuitive eating. She discusses this with a clear presentation of academic literature and a nuanced understanding of the topic.

Anti Diet – Christy Harrison

Instagram

Fiona Sutherland @themindfuldietician
Dr Joshua wolrich @drjoshuawolrich
Jake Gifford @thephitcoach
Lou Grech @compassionatenutritionist
Fiona Willer @fionawiller
Jess Campbell @haes_studentdoctor
Christy Harrison @chr1styharrison
Nic McDermid @nic.mcdermid
Kirsten Ackerman @theintuitive_rd
Shreen El Masry @shreen_beyoubefree
Yr Fat Friend @yrfatfriend
Jessamyn Stanley @mynameisjessamyn
Diverse Personal Training @diverse.pt