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In previous episodes, we’ve delved into the complex relationship gay men often have with body image shaped by societal expectations and stereotypes that idealize a lean, muscular physique, leading many to experience feelings of inadequacy and self-consciousness about their appearance. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, gay and bisexual boys are significantly more likely to engage in harmful behaviors such as fasting, vomiting, or using laxatives and diet pills to control their weight.
In this episode, Roy Belzer, a body-positive fitness coach, joins us to share his personal journey with body image, discuss how he overcame disordered eating, and highlight the importance of inclusive fitness for the health and wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community.
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11:48 - (Cont.) 130. Pride in Motion: Inclusive Fitness and Body-Positive Coaching (with Roy Belzer)
Roy Belzer is a certified personal trainer and content creator speaking on body inclusivity in both the fitness world and queer spaces. He’s been featured in Men’s Health Magazine, the Chicago Tribune, and several other publications. Primarily focused on improving the overall quality of life for his clients while nurturing a community of individuals that consistently support one another on their individual goals and group triumphs. Roy uses his online platform to promote self love and to teach people in all sizes that you can be fit and healthy in the body you’re in.
