Body positivity is the belief that all bodies—regardless of size, shape, color, or ability—deserve respect and celebration.

Skeptics will ask, "But if you stop dieting, won't you just get sicker?"

: A "middle ground" that focuses purely on respect for the body's functions (breathing, moving, resting) and removes the pressure to always feel positive about one's appearance. Critics and Considerations

: The movement grew out of the Fat Acceptance movement, which was a political fight for civil rights and against discrimination, largely led by Black and queer activists.

To make this tangible, here is what a body positivity and wellness lifestyle looks like on a Tuesday: