S1 Ep13: Why We Broke Up With Slimming Clubs

Nothing screams diet-binge cycle quite like slimming clubs! We've both been to diet clubs close to 10 times each, so we know what it's like. They might work for a handful of people, but for the rest of us, they're TOXIC and destroy our relationships with food. They place moral value on foods, shame us if we put on weight, and charge us a fortune in the meantime. We don't know what the answer is, but we know our experiences with slimming clubs have impacted our relationships with our bodies for the worse - and we know we're not the only ones. TW: This episode contains references to eating disorders. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder and are in the UK, the Beat Eating Disorders charity has a hotline. The number is 0808 801 0677 or you can visit the website at beateatingdisorders.org.uk. Additionally, if you're experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call the Samaritans at 116 123, or visit crowdnetwork.co.uk/helplines for a list of people you can go to for help.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to Go Love Yourself! It’s the show where we’re all learning to love ourselves a little more 💖 Laura Adlington (left, 2020 GBBO Finalist) and her best friend Lauren Smith (right) grew up in the 90s and 00s when low rise jeans were high fashion, Bridget Jones was the poster fat girl and diet culture was rife. Now, we’re unlearning everything we’ve been taught about body image, acceptance and confidence, and this podcast takes you along for the ride! From self-love, to the other kind of self love (wink wink nudge nudge) we’re here to help you feel happier, more confident, and part of the best community on the internet. Join us EVERY TUESDAY as we talk about everything from diet culture to dating, mental health to social media, fashion and giving zero f***s about what people think.. Come to our Christmas Party on 20th December (https://www.seetickets.com/event/go-love-yourself-live-the-christmas-party/bush-hall/2756624) 📧 Contact: golove@crowdnetwork.co.uk 🌈 Instagram: @goloveyourselfpod (https://www.instagram.com/goloveyourselfpod/) 💕 Facebook Group: Go Love Yourself Community (https://www.facebook.com/groups/512729816871689) 🌻 Laura's Instagram: @Laura.Adlington (https://www.instagram.com/laura.adlington/) 🌺 Lauren's Instagram: @itslaurensmithy (https://www.instagram.com/itslaurensmithy/)