You wake up. Instead of rushing to the scale, you put your feet on the floor and thank your legs for holding you. You drink water because you are thirsty. You eat a breakfast of eggs and toast because you know protein and carbs will fuel your brain for the meeting at 9 AM.
The body positive wellness lifestyle asks: How do I want to feel? russian nudist family photos 18 portable
| Traditional Wellness | Body Positive Wellness | | :--- | :--- | | "I need to burn off that cake." (Punishment) | "I feel sluggish. I want to move to wake up." (Nourishment) | | "I hate my thighs; I must run them off." (Hostility) | "My legs carried me up the stairs. Let's see how they feel stretching." (Gratitude) | | "I'll be happy when I hit 130 lbs." (Conditional) | "I can find joy in my body at every size." (Unconditional) | | "Skipping a workout is failure." (All-or-nothing) | "Rest is a valid part of the cycle." (Restorative) | You wake up
The bottom line is this: You are not a project to be fixed. You are a living organism to be nourished. You eat a breakfast of eggs and toast
You make pasta for dinner. A lot of it. You eat until you are pleasantly full. You feel a whisper of guilt— carbs are bad —and you name that whisper. "That is diet culture speaking. I am allowed to eat."