#136 -Health vs. Weight: Debunking the Biggest Wellness Myth with Val Schonberg, RD

If you believe that weight loss is an essential step in improving your health, this episode will explain why that assumption just doesn't hold up. I'm joined by registered dietitian and menopause expert Dr. Val Schonberg who draws on her background in sports nutrition and eating disorders to explain why behavior-based goals—rather than the scale—are key to sustainable well-being. We dive into the myths surrounding weight, BMI, and body composition, especially for women in midlife and beyond. We explore how diet culture, weight cycling, and flawed metrics have distorted our understanding of health, and why focusing on intuitive eating, and balanced nutrition is a more sustainable and realistic approach. ✨Sign Up for the Non-Diet Resolution Challenge✨ https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/nondietresolution Connect with Val: The Website: valschonberg.com ✏️ Take the Midlife Body Assessment Instagram @v.schonbergRD Links Mentioned: Episode 54: Raising the Red Flag About Eating Disorders in Midlife with Val Schonberg RD Episode 78: Filtering the Fear of Insulin Resistance in Menopause with Val Schonberg, RD Episode 107: Why Diets Don’t Work with Dr. Amy Porto, PhD, RD What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know! Ditch the food guilt for a more peaceful (and nourishing!) relationship with food. Grab my free Food Guilt Decoder here: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/FoodGuiltDecoder 📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now! Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife. Looking for more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free guides and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist