Wellness is often misconstrued as a series of restrictive rules. A truly "useful" wellness lifestyle, however, is about . It’s the practice of listening to your body’s unique cues. This includes:

Incorporating body positivity into daily life requires a mindset shift. Here are some tips:

This movement is quietly spreading through fat liberation circles. It says that the best thing you can do for your health is to remove shame. And shame, ironically, is the engine that powers the $4.5 trillion wellness industry.

The intersection of body positivity and the wellness lifestyle is often a site of tension. Traditionally, the wellness industry has marketed health as a specific "look"—usually thin, toned, and able-bodied. However, a modern, useful approach to these two concepts suggests that they aren’t just compatible; they are most effective when they work together. The Foundation: Body Positivity