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Let’s be honest: "Loving your body every single day" is a tall order. Some days you look in the mirror and feel frustrated. That’s okay.

Fitness instructor Maria Ellis, who teaches “Curves and Cardio” classes in Brooklyn, explains the shift in her students’ faces. “When they walk in, many are afraid. They’ve been told their bodies don’t belong in a gym. But when we remove the goal of ‘shrinking’ and replace it with ‘feeling,’ something clicks. They start smiling. They push harder, not out of shame, but out of joy.” Let’s be honest: "Loving your body every single

View food as fuel and pleasure rather than a system of "good" and "bad" labels. Focus on how certain foods make your body feel (energy levels, digestion) rather than their caloric density. 2. Practice Body Gratitude (and Neutrality) Fitness instructor Maria Ellis, who teaches “Curves and