Health At Every Size (HAES, pronounced “hays”) is an approach to well-being. It is rooted in science and evidence-based healthcare,… Read More
Health at Every Size Philosophies
The Health At Every Size approach to wellness believes that weight is not a reliable indicator of health, and one may be in great health even in a body that BMI charts consider to be "overweight".
Fat? I understand why you want to lose weight, but…
If you live in a fat body, I want you to know that I understand why you may want to… Read More
Body acceptance begins with grieving the thin ideal
Beginning down the Health At Every Size path can trigger a grieving process, because there are a number of things… Read More
How weight loss attempts backfire
You may have heard that diets don’t work, but you may not fully understand why. After all, most people can… Read More
What is joyful movement?
Joyful movement is an approach to physical activity that emphasizes finding pleasure in the ways we move our bodies. It… Read More
