True body positivity allows for autonomy. You can love your body unconditionally and want to build muscle. You can accept your genetics and take medication for a chronic condition. Wellness is not a betrayal of body love—
Traditional wellness sells you a mirror. Body positivity sells you a life. When you stop using the mirror to measure your progress, you can finally start listening to your body.
For a long time, the wellness industry had a dirty secret: it was obsessed with shrinking.
Wellness is often associated with physical health, but it encompasses so much more. Wellness is about nurturing the body, mind, and spirit, and recognizing that each of these components is interconnected. When we prioritize body positivity, we open ourselves up to a more holistic approach to wellness. By focusing on self-care, self-compassion, and self-love, we can create a lifestyle that promotes overall well-being.
Wellness is not a war you wage against your body. It is a dance you have with it. And the music sounds much sweeter when you stop trying to change the tempo.
Throw away your scale. If you can't bring yourself to do it, put it in the trunk of your car. Unsubscribe from diet email lists. Delete the calorie-counting app.