Instead of "burning off" dinner, wellness now looks like asking, "What does my body need to feel energized?" Sometimes that’s a heavy lifting session; sometimes it’s a nap.
You look in the mirror. You see a soft belly. You see cellulite. You smile slightly. You don't have to love the way it looks, but you respect what it did today. It walked. It breathed. It carried you through another day.
Wellness is a personal journey, and there is no "right" way to do it. By leadings with love for your body, you ensure that your lifestyle is not only healthy but also deeply fulfilling.
For a long time, "wellness" and "body positivity" felt like they were on opposite sides of the playground. Wellness was often synonymous with restrictive diets and "fixing" yourself, while body positivity was seen as a radical rejection of health standards.