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Wellness is not a punishment for eating "badly." It is the practice of caring for the vessel that carries you through life.

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Neutrality is the bridge. It allows you to take care of a body you aren't necessarily "feeling" today. Be careful. The wellness industry is sneaky. It often repackages diet culture in "wellness wrapping." Miss Teen Nudist Pageant 2009 Candid 12

Suddenly, the narrative shifted. We were told to love our curves, embrace our cellulite, and ditch the diet culture. But for many of us, this created a new, confusing question: If I love my body as it is, does that mean I shouldn't try to change it? Can I want to get stronger without betraying the body positivity movement? Wellness is not a punishment for eating "badly