The wellness industry glorifies the 5 AM club. Body positivity re-introduces rest as a biological necessity, not a reward for thinness.
Health is complex and multifaceted. It is possible to be healthy at many different sizes (Health at Every Size - HAES). Furthermore, stress caused by body shame and yo-yo dieting is often more damaging to health than weight itself. Focusing on behaviors (sleep, stress management, nutrition, movement) rather than weight yields better long-term health outcomes. The wellness industry glorifies the 5 AM club
No movement is without nuance. The body positivity and wellness lifestyle faces valid internal critiques, most notably the accessibility gap. No movement is without nuance
Originally rooted in the fat liberation movement led by Black, queer, and femme activists, "Body Positivity" has often been co-opted by thin, white, able-bodied influencers. If you are physically mobile and socially privileged, it is easy to say "love your curves." But what about the person living in a larger body facing medical fat-phobia from a doctor who dismisses their illness as weight? and femme activists
A true body-positive wellness lifestyle advocates for systemic change, including: