'Stephanie Shames, voted as one of Americas Most Inspiring Trainers by Reebok and Well + Good, speaks on the need to change the current dialogue within the health and fitness industries. The rates of body dysmorphia and deaths caused by eating disorder related illnesses are still on a rise, and Shames shares her journey on overcoming her own eating disorder. As a fitness professional who has dealt with body shame for most of her life, Shames emphasizes why it is so important for the fitness industry to start becoming more body positive. Stephanie Shames is the CEO of SHMLS by Steph, a full-service health and fitness company focused on body positive and self-love. Based in Miami, Shames holds a position as Master Instructor and Trainer in indoor cycling, runs a body positive and fitness blog, and offers personalized health and wellness coaching. Shames pursued degrees in exercise science and health education at The George Washington University and Columbia University before launching #Shameless, an online body positive movement. She’s been recognized by Reebok and Well+Good one of “America’s Most Inspiring Trainers,” as well as featured in leading media publications such as Eventbrite, The Miami Herald, Miami New Times, Class Pass. Shames also serves as ambassador for Lululemon. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx' 

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