Category: Body positivity

Research shows that intentional weight loss diets often fail long-term and can contribute to negative health outcomes. The Health at Every Size (HAES) approach offers a compassionate, weight-inclusive alternative, focusing on holistic well-being rather than a number on the scale. This guide will explain what the HAES principles are and how this framework redefines health.

Recent research indicates that up to two-thirds of people who lose weight by dieting regain more weight than they lost. The antidote to this cycle is understanding what is the opposite of diet culture and embracing alternative frameworks focused on long-term well-being and self-compassion.

While one definition of superfat refers to a moisturizing technique in soapmaking, the term, along with infinifat, also refers to size classifications within the fat community. This startling duality highlights how context completely alters the meaning of language and is crucial for proper understanding.

According to the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH), the Health at Every Size (HAES) approach shifts the focus from weight-centric health models to promoting wellness for people of all sizes. This movement is built on a framework of five key principles that prioritize well-being over weight loss, and work to end weight discrimination and bias.