A 2022 study in Health Psychology found that 73% of individuals who score high on "internalized weight stigma" avoid routine medical care, including cancer screenings and blood pressure checks. Stigma kills wellness.

In World #1, I was deep in the "wellness" space. That meant 5 AM wake-ups, green juice, tracking macros, and feeling guilty if I missed a workout. In this world, my body was a project—a constant work-in-progress that needed fixing.

A successful day of naturist sailing requires more than just a boat and a clear sky. Safety and comfort remain the top priorities.