Summary: The words “I am” are potent words; be careful what you hitch them to. The thing you’re claiming has a way of reaching back and claiming you.—A.L. Kitselman<br> This week’s guest is Sandra Aamodt, Ph.D., author of the new book: <a href="http://amzn.to/1WugSxY">Why Diets Make Us Fat: The Unintended Consequences of Our Obsession With Weight Loss</a>.<br> In this episode we discuss:<br> <br> * The real reasons we believe that fat is unhealthy (and why it’s not)<br> * Why we’re so lost when tells us not to diet<br> * Why being a “dignified grownup” can lead to health problems<br> * How to stop being such a perfectionist and go enjoy life<br> <br> And more!<br> CONNECT WITH DR. AAMODT:<br> WEBSITE: <a href="http://www.sandraaamodt.com">www.sandraaamodt.com</a><br> BOOK: <a href="http://amzn.to/1WugSxY">Why Diets Make Us Fat: The Unintended Consequences of Our Obsession With Weight Loss</a><br> I also answer the following question:<br> I am 6 months into recovery and have gained some much needed weight, self awareness and energy. I am currently still working with a therapist and dietician who have both been very helpful in my discovery, as you would say.<br> I am finally ready to open up about my struggle now that I am in a better place mentally. My friend runs a health blog and will be releasing an article within the upcoming weeks with my before and after photo for the world to see. Some of the people in my circle are aware of my recovery, others, not so much.<br> My goal in sharing would be to inspire anyone else who has struggled silently, as I have for 6 years. My question to you would be: how do I cope with the attention I may receive after opening up about it? How did you cope when you went against the grain of “being skinny is everything and I must control my body” to sharing your new view on the world? As you know, eating disorders keep you isolated, secretive and in captivity. So opening up about my eating disorder is not only something that ED would hate, but I feel it is also something I really want to do in order to put it behind me and free myself from. <br> Do you have a question you’d like answered on the podcast? <a href="mailto:kailaprins@gmail.com?subject=Question%20for%20the%20podcast">Email me</a>!<br> <a href="http://findingourhunger.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/152.quote_.kt_.png" rel="attachment wp-att-1787"></a><br> BY THE WAY: If you love the Finding Our Hunger podcast, you have FIVE great ways to support us:<br> <br> * Become a <a href="http://patreon.com/findingourhunger">Patreon</a><br> * Leave an <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-our-hunger/id623698385?mt=2">iTunes review</a><br> * Listen to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/kaila-prins/id997503918">1st 100 episodes by getting a Finding Our Hunger Podcast Album</a><br> * Start a FREE trial with <a href="http://audiblepodcast.com/FOH">audible.com</a><br> * Shop <a href="http://amazon.com">amazon.com</a> (just click the link and buy whatever you want!)<br> <br> Thank you for listening – I appreciate you SO much <3.<br> MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:<br> WATCH: Sandra Aamodt’s TED talk: <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/sandra_aamodt_why_dieting_doesn_t_usually_work?language=en">Why Dieting Doesn’t Usually Work</a><br> Join the conversation and read this month’s book at <a href="http://findingourhunger.com/bookclub">findingourhunger.com/bookclub</a>.<br> Subscribe to the podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-our-hunger/id623698385?mt=2">iTunes</a> or <a href="http://stitcher.com/s?fid=33197&refid=stpr">Stitcher Radio</a>, and make sure to leave a review.<br> Keep dancing,<br> @<a href="http://twitter.com/performingwoman">PerformingWoman</a><br> <br>
