| Works Well | Falls Short | |------------|--------------| | Encouraging movement for pleasure, not punishment | Pushing exhaustive daily wellness routines as “basic self-respect” | | Reducing shame around body size in medical and fitness settings | Ignoring socioeconomic barriers to “clean” eating and gym access | | Promoting intuitive eating and rejecting diet culture | Replacing one set of restrictive food rules with another | | Including disability and chronic illness perspectives | Centering able-bodied, affluent, feminine-coded aesthetics |
Welcome to the real wellness lifestyle. You belong here. | Works Well | Falls Short | |------------|--------------|
A body-positive wellness lifestyle focuses on nurturing your physical, mental, and emotional health without centering weight loss as the primary goal. This holistic approach emphasizes long-term, sustainable choices that enhance quality of life and promote longevity. Core Principles of Body-Positive Wellness 10 Ways to Practice Body Positivity - Well Being Trust This holistic approach emphasizes long-term