Lovely article, so much of which I can relate to. Ironically, yesterday I published an article about IE and HAES so this appeared on my recommendations at the perfect time. Others I have mentioned Christy Harrison who is my diet-culture hero also. These pioneers have changed my perspective on eating and self-love transcending beyond appearance. I would be lying if I said I didn't still struggle though. That intellectual vs action trap - the diet culture forces are so strong, but I chip away at them every day. That's all we can do. I suffer from self-doubt after I hit, "publish" so hearing a similar viewpoint this morning made my day. You are an amazing writer and I love every bit of this so much!