In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things weight loss for chronic illness. The incredible Anna Sweeney joins the conversation and uses her signature no nonsense approach and her lived experience as a disabled dietitian to answer your most pressing questions about chronic illness. Is it okay to pursue weight loss if the goal is to improve my chronic illness? A health practitioner has told me to lose 5% of my body weight- how do I do that as a busy mom? Should I avoid gluten, sugar, dairy and processed foods if I have chronic fatigue? Do healthy food and exercise prevent diabetes, cancer, heart disease and more? Isn’t it true that food is medicine? Struggling with chronic illness can be confusing and scary, and it makes sense to have questions. Spoiler alert: weight loss and dieting are not the answer. Hannah, Ali and Anna will say it loud and say it proud- there is no body size that is exempt from chronic illness and there are no illnesses found exclusively in larger bodies. The wellness industry wants us to blame our bodies and this week’s episode is a one, two punch to knock out that message once and for all.       Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Monday-Friday at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Anna Sweeney: Instagram @dietitiananna https://www.wholeliferd.com/ If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify).  You can find Hannah & Ali on Instagram @eatcakepod, on Facebook @Let Us Eat Cake Podcast, listen to episodes on https://eatcakepod.home.blog and email your questions to eatcakepod@gmail.com The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit https://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Find-A-Dietitian/ to find a specialized dietitian in your area.