It's that time of year again...people start talking about fitting into bikinis and getting a six pack for the summer. Well, it's motivating, right? To call ourselves "fat" and commiserate with others about all the weight we gained over the winter...
WRONG! Research conducted by Renee Engeln and published in the Psychology of Women Quarterly 2012, indicates that this kind of "fat talk" actually causes more body shame feelings, both in ourselves and others. These feelings of shame then lead to more unhealthy behaviors, not less.
So if you have a goal of being healthier this summer, try this: