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Body positivity was not built in isolation. It was built by fat Black queer women in the 1960s (the origins of the movement) fighting for basic dignity. Today, your wellness lifestyle needs community.

Consider:

Often misunderstood, the Health at Every Size (HAES) paradigm is the scientific backbone of body-positive wellness. Developed by Dr. Linda Bacon, HAES does not claim that every body is healthy. It claims that: Body positivity was not built in isolation

The HAES approach has been clinically shown to improve metabolic markers (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar) even when weight remains completely unchanged. Why? Because movement and good nutrition work—regardless of the number on the scale. The HAES approach has been clinically shown to

Let’s be real. Some days, you will look in the mirror and not feel positive. On days when chronic pain flares up, or when someone makes a thoughtless comment, or when you can't fit into the airplane seat—the concept of "body love" can feel like gaslighting. try these three steps:

That is okay. Body positivity is not a permanent state of euphoria. It is a practice.

On the hard days, try these three steps: