At its core, body positivity is the philosophy that everyone deserves a positive relationship with their body, regardless of societal beauty standards. When applied to a wellness lifestyle, this mindset shifts the focus from weight loss to .
| | New Wellness (Body Positivity) | | :--- | :--- | | Goal: Weight loss / Appearance | Goal: Energy / Mood / Mobility | | Motivation: Shame & Fear | Motivation: Self-Care & Joy | | Outcome: Punishment (No pain, no gain) | Outcome: Pleasure (Movement as a party) | | Relationship with food: Good vs. Bad | Relationship with food: Nourishment & Nuance | Miss Junior Nudist Cap D Agde
When you look in the mirror, try to find at least two things you like about yourself or focus on a non-aesthetic "win," like how strong you felt during a walk. At its core, body positivity is the philosophy
For decades, the diet industry sold us a lie: that shame is the gateway to discipline. We were told that if we weren't unhappy with our reflection, we wouldn't go to the gym. If we didn't feel guilty after eating cake, we would never eat a vegetable. Bad | Relationship with food: Nourishment & Nuance