Body neutrality is the middle ground. You don't have to love your stomach. You just have to acknowledge that it exists and carries you through your day. You shift your focus to your body's function over its form. Thoughts like, "My legs allow me to walk my dog," or "My hands let me paint," remove the emotional charge. This is the sustainable backbone of the lifestyle.
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When you strip away commercial diet culture, body positivity and wellness naturally align. True wellness requires taking care of your body. True body positivity requires respecting your body enough to care for it.