Noha Polack’s Post

Has your child asked you for help with their health journey? Remember to BE KIND! Using fear or speaking negatively about your child’s lifestyle, eating habits, or appearance only creates anxiety and distrust around food and movement. Instead, positively encourage your child to make the best choices for their health. They will see that you trust them and feel empowered to make their own decisions--- which will help them build their confidence and support a positive relationship with food and exercise. #supportyourchild #foodrelationship #healthjourney #healthylifestyle #parenting #bodypositive #bodyimage

Self-compassion is a superpower that we often neglect! 💫 In our fast-paced, demanding lives, it's easy to be our own harshest critic. But do you intentionally show yourself the same kindness and understanding that you would extend to others? As you gear up for the week ahead, gift yourself some grace. Carve out moments to engage in positive self-talk, indulge in self-care routines that bring you joy, and simply allow yourself to relax without guilt. You are so worthy of compassion - from yourself most of all. Embrace that inner cheerleader! Treat yourself with the same gentle patience you would show a dear friend. Being there for yourself through life's ups and downs is a powerful act of self-love. #positiveattitude #positiveselftalk #selflove #selfcare #kindness #loveyourself #selfesteem

Check out this insightful article on the rise of obesity and weight bias in the US. A study involving first-semester BSN students used the Harvard Weight Implicit Association Test (IAT) to reveal unconscious weight biases, and results showed that many students had more bias than they realized. It's important for those of us in medical professions to recognize and address these biases to provide high-quality care and equal care to all. https://lnkd.in/ejx5bZAQ #bias #weightbias #sizebias #medicalprofessionals #standupagainstsizebias #patientcare

Not many people like to admit this, but sometimes loving our bodies is hard work. And while the concept of feeling great about yourself, and being ecstatic every time you look in the mirror is a beautiful thing indeed... it doesn't come easily for everyone. Especially if you have spent years loathing your body or trying to change it. If you're struggling with the concept of being body-positive... it's ok. Try being body-neutral instead. This concept focuses on accepting and appreciating your body just as it is and for what it does. This also may not come easily or naturally, but it may be a more realistic goal for those struggling with body love.  Here are a few ways to be body-neutral: 🧡 Focus on what your body can do rather than how it looks. Appreciate its strength, endurance, and abilities. 🧡 Avoid harsh self-criticism. Notice when you have negative thoughts about your body and let them pass without judgment. 🧡 Wear clothes that make you feel comfortable. 🧡 Practice self-care activities like gentle exercise and getting enough rest. Embracing body neutrality is an ongoing process of unlearning societal narratives about appearance ideals. It requires a conscious effort to silence the inner critic and treat ourselves with compassion. However, the reward is greater mental and emotional freedom to exist in our bodies without harsh judgments. #selftalk #bodyneutral #healthandwellness #mentalwellness #selfcare #neutral #selfacceptance

One common form of cyberbullying is "body shaming" or saying negative things about a person because of their appearance. In fact, 47% of girls feel held back by appearance pressures. Check out this short article about social media and body shaming! It's up to us to take a stand against the cycle of body shaming online. Our kids' health and happiness depends on creating a culture of body positivity and respect! https://lnkd.in/eEutKPQS

We know how important movement is for physical and mental health, offering benefits like improved mood and fitness. However, it's equally important to remember the value of REST. Adequate rest helps our bodies recover, reduces stress, and enhances overall well-being. Overworking your body without sufficient rest can lead to burnout and injury. As we continue on our health journey, learning how to love ourselves and respect our bodies, let's also remember the important balance between activity and rest. If you're feeling rundown, prioritize rest, and remember that downtime is just as important as exercise for your overall health. #balance #healthandwellbeing #healthylifestyle #loveyourbody #respectyourbody

I like this quote because it challenges us to celebrate our positive qualities instead of picking ourselves apart. If we devoted that same intense energy to appreciating our strengths, talents and wonderful traits, how might that change our self-perception? It's time to be obsessively grateful for the qualities that make us unique and amazing. Let's build ourselves up instead of tearing ourselves down. Obsess about your kindness, your creativity, your resilience. Obsess about how you light up a room with your presence. What do YOU love about yourself? Let that be your healthy obsession. 🥰 #positivemindset #inspiration #thinkpositive #loveyourbody #mindsetmatters #keynotespeaker

As medical professionals, we swear an oath to provide ethical care to every patient, regardless of personal attributes. Yet there is still so much weight stigma and discrimination against overweight individuals in healthcare. This bias leads some providers to make unfair assumptions about patients' health and habits, meaning that overweight patients frequently face judgment, barriers to treatment, and substandard care as a result. This is unacceptable. A person's weight or BMI is a poor indicator of overall health. We cannot let discriminatory attitudes about size cloud our ability to properly diagnose, educate, and care for those in our charge. Every patient deserves compassionate, evidence-based care—not dismissal—due to their appearance. Weight does not determine someone's worthiness of being treated with dignity and respect. It's time we eliminated weight discrimination in healthcare once and for all. If you'd like to learn more about working to END weight and size bias, please check out my TEDx talk! https://lnkd.in/eyrxYuyZ #Tedx #speaker #keynotespeaker #weightbias

It's time to redefine the meaning of the sentence "I've been good today" when it comes to our eating habits.   You see, diet culture tells us that it's "good" to deprive ourselves of whatever food that it's cool to demonize this week. It tells us that we aren't enough if we eat anything out of joy or convenience. Diet culture convinces us that if we have a sugary coffee with a friend or pizza with our family, that we are somehow unworthy, lazy, and lacking willpower. I don't like that definition of good. If we're going to put a label of "good" or "bad" when it comes to eating habits, then I think being "good" should mean giving yourself permission to enjoy all foods without labels. It should mean that you don't have to starve yourself until noon or skip out on Taco Tuesday. Being "good" with food should mean that you allow yourself to eat with zero guilt or stress attached. Do you agree with my definition of good? :) #goodfoodbadfood #dietculture #healthylifestyle #guiltfree #nodieting #foodisfood #healthandwellbeing

Our bodies are pretty incredible! They allow us to run, jump, think, create, and experience this amazing world. Instead of worrying about how bodies look, let's appreciate all the amazing things they can do. Everybody - no matter their size, shape, or abilities - is a work of art that deserves to be celebrated. What's your favorite way to move your body and experience its awesomeness? Maybe it's scoring a goal, dancing at a party, or simply walking your furry friend in the sunshine. Share in the comments how you like to get moving! Remember, true beauty shines from the inside out. Be grateful for your body, treat it with kindness, and keep exploring this incredible world! #loveyourbody #joyfulmovement #healthylifestyle #bodypositive #move #keynotespeaker