The Fat Doctor Podcast Challenging the ninth law: Can fatness be "cured" by eating less and exercising more?
In order to challenge the eighth law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Superfat fitness instructor Becky Scott, founder of Missfits Workout.
In this episode, Asher and Becky discuss:
- The difference between longevity and quality of life and how this relates to health
- Performing the role of the "good fat"
- What it is like to be a fat fitness professional
- The role of thin allies in the fitness profession
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Becky can be found on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can find all the information about the classes she offers on her website and you can also join her at FPAWS and as part of the Rebel Body Collective.
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More about Becky
Becky is a trained as a fitness instructor and now leads her own dance-based exercise classes. She promotes a holistic approach to fitness and wellbeing that’s not about aesthetics - She’s more about building confidence than muscle, more about losing inhibitions than inches! Becky’s approach offers a great introduction to dance based group fitness for those who don’t feel ‘at home’ in the gym - with a plus size instructor who has designed routines with plus size bodies in mind.
She is a founding members of Fitness Professionals Against Weight Stigma, a Community Interest Company striving to create inclusive fitness spaces where every body feels welcome and comfortable enough to feel the true benefits of physical activity. In addition, she recently joined the Rebel Body Collective, a community of weight-ne
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