Nope, That's Not Normal

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The (VERY Big) Body Image Healing Checklist

The (VERY Big) Body Image Healing Checklist

Body image healing isn’t a one-and-done kind of thing. It’s layered. It’s ongoing. Here are 20 ways to find your way back to body peace. (You'll want to save this one!)

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Gretchen Wallace
May 29, 2025
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Gretchen is a registered dietitian who has been practicing in the eating disorder field since 2016. She has worked on college campuses, in eating disorder treatment facilities, and has developed early intervention programs. Now, she offers her services through her practice, Full Life Nutrition, and provides additional support via her newsletter, The Full Life. She believes that each person's Full Life might look a little different, but living fully is always rooted in fully nourishing our bodies and minds. She works 1:1 with clients virtually in Missouri, Washington, and Oregon and you can find out more about her practice at www.full-lifenutrition.com. You can sign up to get weekly newsletters at

The Full Life
Take care of yourself. Eat yummy food. By Gretchen Wallace MS, RD
By Gretchen Wallace MS, RD, CD

Living in a body is a universal human experience, but one that is often fraught with judgments, pressures, and difficulties.

Which is why healing your body image isn’t a one-and-done kind of thing.
It’s layered. It’s ongoing. And it can feel overwhelming when you’re not sure where to start or what’s actually helpful.

This no-fluff, compassion-first guide full of tools, ideas, and strategies will support you on this journey, whether you're just starting out or deep in the messy middle.

This isn’t about loving your body overnight. It’s about building a more peaceful, respectful relationship with it—step by step, practice by practice.

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Gretchen Wallace
Dietitian, HAES (R), Anti-Diet, Fat Positive, ready to bring diet culture down a peg. I run Full Life Nutrition Counseling where I support people through eating disorder recovery. Find out how to work with me at www.full-lifenutrition.com.
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