Talk to a friend or family member about your new approach. Set a boundary: "I am not dieting anymore. Please do not comment on my food choices or my size."
For years, the wellness industry and the body positivity movement seemed to be standing on opposite ends of a battlefield.
Living this way reduces binge eating and anxiety around food. It turns meals from a moral battleground into a source of nourishment and joy.
The secret the fitness industry doesn't want you to know? It burns out quickly and leaves you feeling depleted.
Here is your permission slip: You do not need to be smaller to be healthier. You do not need to be toned to go to the gym. You do not need to be skinny to do yoga.