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Owning our Thrones: Hooking Up with Weight-Inclusive Fit Pros is a Good Look for Plus Size Queens

JodiAnn by JodiAnn
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Three plus-size queens in beautiful fitness clothes ready to engage in weight-inclusive, HAES-aligned fitness.

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So, let’s chat about something super important for us plus size queens navigating the fitness world. I know it can feel like a minefield out there, but things are changing, and it’s all thanks to fitness professionals who are embracing weight-inclusive fitness and the Health At Every Size® (HAES®) principles.

In case you haven’t heard of HAES®, it’s this amazing framework that started way back in the fat liberation movement of the 1960s. HAES® is the foundation of weight-inclusive fitness. It’s all about the reality that you can’t tell how healthy or unhealthy someone is just by the size of their body and it is possible to become healthier through joyful movement practices and gentle nutrition even if you don’t lose a single pound.

ASDAH, the Association for Size Diversity and Health, has been updating and rolling out new HAES® principles this past year. They’re even working on a new curriculum to train health pros on these awesome principles.

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When it comes to taking care of yourself, finding the right trainer who really gets you and your body is crucial. That’s why it’s so important for us plus size gals to look for weight-inclusive, HAES®-aligned fitness pros. Weight-inclusive fitness professionals typically have special certification or personal expertise in working with folks in bigger bodies.

Let’s get into why this is a game-changer. Weight-inclusive fitness isn’t just a fad; it’s a long-standing movement that focuses on health outcomes that matter, like strength, stamina, and mental well-being, rather than just weight.

Did you know that we’ve had plenty of scientific evidence for decades that proves that weight loss can actually be unhealthy and that weight stigma, especially when experienced in healthcare and fitness settings, is actually – in itself – detrimental to our health?

Students move, stretch, and dance in a weight-inclusive fitness dance class. The class includes people who are plus size or fat, people of color, and people with visible disabilities using mobility aids.
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Weight inclusivity is also about embracing the social justice issue of equality for plus size folks and ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We all know traditional fitness spaces can be pretty unwelcoming to plus size people, right? Trainers who aren’t familiar with or trained to work with larger bodies can do more harm than good. But weight-inclusive fitness professionals create safe, supportive environments where you can thrive.

Imagine workouts tailored specifically for you—your goals, your strengths, your unique vibe. That’s what weight-inclusive fitness professionals offer. They understand that your body is special and that traditional fitness culture might have hurt you in the past. So, they design fitness plans that make you feel empowered and awesome.

A diverse group of people participates in a weight-inclusive fitness class in a yoga studio with wooden floors, red walls, and mirrors.
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In a world obsessed with thinness, weight-inclusive fitness professionals help you love and accept yourself just as you are. They encourage positive self-talk, body acceptance, and compassionate self-care, leading to sustainable and enjoyable fitness practices that support your overall health.

Weight-inclusive fitness professionals aren’t about quick fixes or crash diets. They’re here for the long haul, helping you find joy in movement and making fitness a part of your daily life that you actually look forward to.

By working with weight-inclusive fitness professionals, you’re not just improving your health —you’re challenging stereotypes and showing that fitness comes in all shapes and sizes. You’re owning your power and redefining what strength and beauty look like.

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Now’s the time to embrace a fitness journey that’s as fabulous as you are. With the support of HAES®-aligned, weight-inclusive fitness professionals, you’re not just working out; you’re transforming the game and shining bright.

So, let’s join this revolution together. Weight-inclusive fitness isn’t just about working out—it’s about being part of a movement that’s making the fitness world more inclusive and fabulous for everyone. It’s our time to shine, so let’s own our thrones and slay the fitness game our way!

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JodiAnn Stevenson strives to inspire and empower people to create their own unique definitions of health and well-being outside of the mainstream, weight-centric model of care. She is a Certified Body Trust ®️ Provider, Health Fitness Specialist, ACE-certified health coach, personal trainer, group fitness instructor, intuitive eating coach and registered yoga teacher at the 200hr level with advanced academic certificates in Group Fitness Instruction and Personal Training. JodiAnn is also a Size Inclusive Training Specialist, Body Positive Fitness Alliance FitPro, and a Yoga For All provider. As a 4th year doctoral student at the California Institute of Integral Studies, JodiAnn is currently researching the necessity for a paradigm shift away from weight-centrism and toward weight-inclusivity within the Health Fitness Industrial Complex. JodiAnn’s poetry and other creative writing has appeared in numerous print and online journals since 1996. She began blogging about body shame and the need to question diet culture in 2010 and publishing on these topics in 2023.

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