A Physical Education: How I Escaped Diet Culture and Gained the Power of Lifting

Casey Johnston shares her journey of breaking free from the constraints of diet culture in a deeply personal and empowering narrative. Through her experiences with weightlifting, she not only reclaims her strength but also challenges the societal norms that often dictate how women should perceive their bodies. Her story resonates with anyone who has felt the pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards.

In her memoir, Johnston weaves together her passion for fitness with the fundamental lessons she learns along the way. The highs and lows of her evolution as a lifter reveal not just physical transformation, but also a profound shift in mindset. She embraces the idea that true empowerment comes from within, rather than from any scale or external validation.

With candid reflections and a strong advocacy for self-acceptance, her work serves as both a call to arms for those seeking freedom from diet culture and an invitation to explore the community and strength found in lifting. Johnston's voice stands as a beacon of inspiration for anyone looking to own their power and redefine their relationship with their body.