Old Wellness: "I’ll be happy when I lose ten pounds." The future perfect tense—believing all life’s problems will be solved at a specific weight.
Body-Positive Wellness: Body neutrality and body respect. You don’t have to love every stretch mark or cellulite dimple (that’s a high bar for anyone). You simply have to respect the vessel that carries you through life. This involves: Old Wellness: "I’ll be happy when I lose ten pounds
Exercise has been weaponized as penance for eating. "I ate that slice of cake, so I have to run 5 miles." This is punishment, not wellness. Old Wellness: "I’ll be happy when I lose ten pounds
Let’s break down the core components of a wellness lifestyle and see how they transform when viewed through the body-positive framework. Old Wellness: "I’ll be happy when I lose ten pounds
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