Therapy is a wellness tool. Journaling is a wellness tool. Saying "no" to a family dinner that triggers your anxiety is a wellness tool.
The is an act of rebellion. It is looking at a culture that profits from your insecurity and saying, "Not today." It is choosing to be healthy not in spite of your body, but with it.
You cannot tell if someone has high cholesterol by looking at their jeans size. You cannot tell if someone is happy by looking at their jawline. The obsession with weight is a proxy for the fear of death, and body positivity asks you to put that fear down. Ready to step off the hamster wheel of self-hatred and into genuine wellness? Here is your 30-day starter guide for cultivating a body positivity and wellness lifestyle.
So, take a deep breath. Put your hand on your belly—yes, that belly. Feel it rise and fall.