Traditional wellness says: "You ate a cookie; you must run 5 miles to burn it off." Body positive wellness says: "You ate a cookie. If you run 5 miles, run because movement feels good, not because you are in debt."
You can acknowledge that a person with a high BMI has a statistical risk for heart disease AND believe that shame and restrictive dieting are the worst ways to address that risk. In fact, studies show that weight stigma causes physiological stress (raising cortisol) and leads to avoidance of medical care. Junior Miss Pageant 2000 French Nudist Beauty Contest 5-avi
Visit any stock photography site and search "wellness." You will see thin, white, able-bodied women doing yoga in pristine leggings. This image is not inclusive; it is a gatekeeper. It suggests that if you have a visible belly, cellulite, or a disability, the yoga mat is not for you. Traditional wellness says: "You ate a cookie; you
: "Fitspiration" content, which often promotes idealized and unattainable body types, has been shown to increase body dissatisfaction and negative affect. Visit any stock photography site and search "wellness
To cultivate a sustainable wellness lifestyle, you must find movement that feels like .