: Focusing on physical function over aesthetic appeal.
While body positivity aims for "loving your body," some find this difficult to maintain daily. This has led to the rise of Body Neutrality
Practical Steps to Cultivate a Body-Positive Wellness Routine
A major barrier to merging body positivity with wellness is the misconception that accepting your body means neglecting your health. This is where the Health At Every Size (HAES) paradigm offers critical clarity.
Body positivity acknowledges that stress, shame, and trauma live in the body. True wellness includes therapy, journaling, setting boundaries, and surrounding yourself with affirming communities. It means unlearning the belief that you must shrink yourself to be worthy of love or health care.
Body positivity is often sold as a product (creams, leggings, supplements). The most radical wellness act is deciding you are already equipped with everything you need to be worthy.
Body positivity isn’t about ignoring your health. It’s about separating your worth from your weight. It’s the radical act of caring for your body because you live in it, not because you’re trying to change it into something else.