The common practice of telling large-bodied patients universally to “lose weight” is an example of weight stigma or anti-fat bias in its most explicit form.

But what else is happening in the exam room that is overt weight bias but perhaps hidden right in plain sight?



We get accustomed to how every doctor’s visit “usually goes” because that is how we’ve always expected it to be. But this week, we are going to uncover several weight stigma pitfalls that as providers and patients, have become blind spots because we’ve never considered the harm that they might be causing.

When we acknowledge the problems, educate ourselves, and advocate for a change in practice – that’s when we can be truly confident in the healthcare we are giving and receiving!

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Calling ALL HEALTH PROS!

Join Maggie in her brand new one-hour FREE professional training:

The 3 Secrets to Fast-Track Your Clients’ Progress by Breaking Up with BMI

This on-demand training is the first step to crafting a weight-neutral health practice of your dreams!

Health professionals of all disciplines are welcome to attend the training… dietitian, physician, physical therapist, chiropractor, health coach, nutritionist, naturopath, personal trainer, etc… if you support human health – I want to support you!

Register for the FREE training HERE:

https://www.maggielandesmd.com/breakup-BMI-registration

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If every problem at the doctor is your weight and every solution is weight loss… I’ve got you, friend!

My 75-minute on-demand workshop called “Getting Care Out of Your Healthcare” will teach you, in any size body, to navigate the challenging and sometimes confrontational landscape of the doctor’s office.

It includes a workbook guide with actionable tips, checklists, scripts, and tools you can use at your very next visit!

Find out more about the workshop HERE:

https://www.maggielandesmd.com/registration-for-care-in-healthcare-workshop

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AND I’m also extending my support in my new Pro2Pro line of services so that ALL health professionals are equipped to help their patients and clients navigate the issues of weight stigma in their doctor’s office!

I’ve reformatted my resources so they are easier to navigate whether you are a struggling soon-to-be-ex-dieter going to the doctor or you are a health pro looking to confidently participate in this nondiet mission!



Everything starts HERE:

https://www.maggielandesmd.com/contentlinks

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Maggie also has a free private Facebook group (The Diet Disruptors & Maggie Landes MD) for women who want to be in an active community discussing ALLLLL these anti-diet things with her and with each other!

This is not just some ho-hum inspirational quotes and 3-day water challenges… THIS is the pep-rally of all diet disrupting pep-rallies! Fun meets science meets support meets food.  You can’t possible pass this up…

Click on the link here to be directed through the invitation process:

https://www.maggielandesmd.com/the-diet-disruptors

I cannot wait to see you on the inside!!

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