Ready to break away from the colonial mentality about your food and body?
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Body dissatisfaction is associated with a host of negative health outcomes, such as increased risks of depression and anxiety and lower levels of self-esteem.
What is colonial mentality?
An 8-week proven approach one one one virtual coaching to break free from diet culture beliefs while making peace with food and refocusing on what really matters.
Because you are so much more than your body!
same thinking is prevalent in diet culture within the United States and perpetuates "pervasive norms that emphasize thinness, control, and restriction around eating and exercise behaviors, and the moralization of how food plays a significant role in contributing to body dissatisfaction".
It is estimated that about 84% of women in the United States are unhappy with their body image and have a desire change their bodies. This unhappiness can negatively impact mental health and can increase negative feelings of self-worth. Diet Culture is a "system of beliefs that equates thinness to health and moral virtue". Having personally gone through body shaming experiences, I am passionate about changing this narrative, helping women redefine what health means to them so that they refocus on what really matters.
It is "a form of internalized oppression that conditions colonized people to believe that their ethnic or cultural identity is inferior to Western culture or whiteness." This
Why does this matter?
MORE SPECIFICALLY, MAYBE SOME OF THESE ACTIONS OR THOUGHTS HAVE BOUNCED AROUND IN YOUR HEAD MORE THAN ONCE:
I wish I was better looking.
I'm unhappy when I look at myself in the mirror.
I don't like to be in photographs.
I am embarrassed to wear certain clothes.
I fantasize about looking different.
I compare myself to how others look.
Body Image
Food
I shouldn't eat my family traditional foods because it is not "healthy".
I am embarrassed about how my food smells.
I think European American food is "healthier".
I should go on a diet to lose weight.
I am afraid for being judged about the portions on my plate.
THE TRUTH IS THAT BODY IMAGE AND BODY WEIGHT DOES NOT EQUATE TO COMPETENCE, CAPABILITY, NOR INTELLIGENCE.
I am a Certified Nutritionist empowering Filipina's and Latina's to break from diet culture and colonial mentality around food and body image and re-engage with their culture food traditions guilt-free. I'm a professionally trained nutritionist with an M.S. Integrative Functional and Nutrition degree and a certified nutritionist in Washington state.
As someone who has tried many fad diets and exercise programs because I thought I needed to 'fix' my body, I became increasingly dissatisfied with my body. And disconnected from family cultural foods thinking they were 'unhealthy' due to diet culture beliefs.
Hi, I'm Tara.
Hey there!
At one point, I was just like you -- full of body shame and guilt for not eating 'healthy' according to diet culture.
This took a toll on my mental health, so I worked with a dietician and nutritional coach to dismantle my diet culture thinking and embrace my cultural food traditions -- guilt-free. The program approach is to collaboratively work with individuals and meet them where they are on their health journey. I do not believe in prescribing fad diets and falling into a diet culture approach because I have found there is no one-size-fits-all solution. I am focused on partnering with each individual to build body trust, respect, and compassion for ourselves. This approach creates a more peaceful and joyous food relationship because being ‘body shamed’ or feeling ‘guilty’ about food is never fun.
Introducing: The Decolonize Your Food and Body Image Program
Starts with becoming aware of our thoughts.
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We create our current reality through our thoughts, evoking emotions that lead us to action or no action.
As we encounter life experiences, we analyze and form opinions through our perspective lenses, such as past experiences, socialization, internalization, cultural traditions, assumptions, and diet culture. Our thoughts are then communicated to the rest of our body and our nervous system - giving us our body sensations, such as feeling breathless due to excitement or tightness in the chest from feeling anxious.
Mindset
When we understand how the mindset process works, we can objectively take a step back and assess what we would like to change. You will learn the tools on how to master this mindset process and begin creating a reality that fulfills your life dreams and goals.
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Reject the diet mentality.
No more diet books or magazines articles offering you hope to lose weight to be happy and fulfill all your dreams.
Your body is not to be 'fixed'. In this part of the program, you will learn about reconnecting with your body by listening to its hunger and fullness cues. I will challenge you to assess any food rules to begin making peace with food and gaining body acceptance. We will also redefine what 'health' means to make the right food choices for you. It's not about perfection!
Intuitive Eating
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Where did the inferior thinking come from?
You will learn about how colonized people believe that their ethnic or cultural identity is inferior to Western culture or whiteness, and this includes food.
Decolonizing our diets is not intended to tout eating "superfoods". Instead, it is a whole system of eating — a reconnection with our ancestors in eating food that is flavorful, satisfying, and nourishing.
This is about honoring our bloodline, having the freedom to eat foods that make you feel good...spiritually and physically.
Colonial Mentality
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Gain body wisdom, trust, and respect.
We will work together to rise up from diet culture and gain body trust. Because body acceptance is a powerful thing! It enables you to let go of what is holding you back, and to focus on the things that really matter.
Through a journey of self-discovery, you will be guided to discover the root cause of any struggles surrounding body image. The process involves assessing emotions that surface during body image thoughts, such as what happens when looking at social media.
Body Acceptance
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It's about progress, not perfection.
Gentle nutrition is about making food choices that honor your health and wellbeing. There is a reason gentle nutrition is towards the end of the program because without healing your relationship with food and body first, we don't want to fall into the trap of making this a diet.
This is not about eating a 'perfect' diet to stay healthy. It's about incorporating foods that make you feel nourished and good.
Gentle Nutrition
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What are your goals?
You will learn about how colonized people believe that their ethnic or cultural identity is inferior to Western culture or whiteness, and this includes food.
Decolonizing our diets is not intended to tout eating "superfoods". Instead, it is a whole system of eating — a reconnection with our ancestors in eating food that is flavorful, satisfying, and nourishing.
This is about honoring our bloodline, having the freedom to eat foods that make you feel good...spiritually and physically.
Let's Get Started!
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It's not only bout the physical care.
Many studies are showing positive impacts on mental health when doing self-care. Knowing your limits and taking time to pause not only helps you but helps you to be there for others when needed. So, self-care is an essential part of the program, which involves the following categories: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
I will work with you to identify which activities within these categories resonate with you and how to begin incorporating these into your lifestyle.
Self-Care
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Honor your health through food and body image.
Making it to the end of the program deserves a BIG HIGH FIVE! This last module will recap the previous module materials, highlight your individual growth accomplishments, and identify a path forward for you to continue with this work.
In making it this far in the program, you will have the tools and framework to continue removing diet culture from your life, embracing your cultural foods, making peace with food, and gaining body trust.
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Integrating It All!
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Here's What You'll
Get When You
work with me!
Access to all module folders of downloadable exercises, workbooks, and cheat sheets you need to stay organized and on track throughout the course of the program.
Voxer communication throughout the program to support you in your journey.
PLUS: A BONUS library folder filled with extra goodies to give even more support during this program.
YOU PAY ONLY $1,197
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The Decolonize Your Food and Body Image Program Is Perfect For You If You're...
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ready to say NO to diet culture.
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ready to embrace your cultural foods guilt free.
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ready to reconnect with your body intuitively and make peace with food.
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ready to redefine what 'health' means for you through nourishment and body movement.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Due to immediate access to the module's digital content, this program is non-refundable. The program is also an investment in YOU. When you pay for the program, know that it is a total 8-week commitment. Feel free to email with any questions.
What's your refund policy?
Are you ready?
8 one on one virtual coaching calls to discuss program course work and questions.
What's happens after I join?
You'll get an email from me welcoming you to the program and access to Module 1 materials. In addition, I will reach out to solidify our coaching session date/time(s).
Do you conduct consultations?
Absolutely! In fact, I recommend it. Feel free to click the "Book Consultation" for a free 20-minute phone call to discuss if you're a great fit and answer any questions you may have.
Still Have Questions?
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Book a free 20-minute consultation call to discuss if you're a great fit and ask your questions!
When do the call's take place?
The weekly coaching calls are 50-minutes sessions, preferably the same date/time during each work week (Monday - Friday), to ensure consistency and predictability throughout the program.
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And get ready to decolonize your food and body image, and live a life shame and guilt free from diet culture.