#199: Fat Phobia and Weight Neutrality in the Fitness Industry with Michael Ulloa
“The fitness industry messaging is around weight loss. Everything that you see is weight loss, even when someone is giving general nutrition advice somehow weight loss always creeps in there; even when someone hasn't asked for it.” -Michael Ulloa
Michael is on a mission to save people from fad diets and diet culture!
In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, Michael Ulloa and I discuss weight neutrality and body inclusivity in the health and fitness industry.
Some of the topics covered in today’s episode include:
Michael’s journey to becoming a personal trainer that rejects diet culture!
How to redirect the conversation from body size to wellbeing
Internet trolling of fat phobia
His pet peeves in the personal training industry
How he helps his clients navigate size discrimination in the fitness world
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Michael Ulloa
More about my honored guest:
Michael Ulloa is an online personal trainer and performance nutritionist. He has worked with clients in over sixteen different countries, from your everyday exercisers to performance athletes. As a speaker, podcaster, content creator and fitness writer, Michael has contributed to major fitness publications, such as Men’s Health Magazine, and have featured on BBC Radio Scotland. Michaelulloa.com
The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.
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Michael’s new fitness community, Nourish Move Maintain with Amy Snelling
Michael’s podcast, Just The Fitness Tip
Michael’s podcast interview with Dr. Giles Yeo
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