In this episode, Katie shares how to break up with the toxic weight-loss culture. Katie shares her journey of realising that weight loss and body transformation are not the ultimate goals but a desire for body liberation and internal peace.
We explore the shift in approach and philosophy that led to the creation of WeShape, which focuses on personalized movement plans and mentality.
We also discuss the connection between weight loss culture and the search for love, acceptance, and validation.
Katie emphasizes the importance of making peace with our bodies and the role of the community in achieving health and fitness goals.
Takeaways
Weight loss and body transformation are often driven by a desire for love, acceptance, and validation, which are societal constructs that may not lead to long-term happiness and fulfillment.
The traditional approach to fitness, focused on aesthetics and external goals, may not serve our physical and emotional well-being in the long run. It is important to shift the focus to movement, feeling better in our bodies, and personalized workout plans.
Making peace with our bodies and accepting ourselves as we are is a journey that requires self-discovery, self-acceptance, and unraveling societal beliefs and constructs.
Community and connection with others play a crucial role in achieving health and fitness goals. Having a supportive community can provide encouragement, accountability, and a sense of belonging.
Katie Bramlett is the CEO and Co-Founder of WeShape.
With a background in Psychology and excellent skills with Infrastructure and Operations, Katie concentrates on the goal that you should strive to feel better in your body, not focusing on how to change your body.
With over 20 years of experience, Katie is passionate about social change and is leading WeShape’s brand mission of bringing awareness to the toxic weight-loss culture.
Her entire company and product are rooted in intention, movement, community, and beliefs. She aims to help people bring self-love and emotional intelligence to fitness and to create self-awareness through meaningful conversations.
Katie and her team deliver customized training and nutrition plans and provide each member with personalized workouts.
- Website: https://www.weshape.com
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZjFDJI4B4l16uujibduMFA
- Instagram(handle:weshape.wellness): https://www.instagram.com/weshape.wellness/
- Tiktok(handle:weshape): https://www.tiktok.com/@weshape
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeShape/
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weshape-podcast/id1641964753
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