Move your body because it serves you. Eat because it sustains you. Rest because you deserve it. And remember: You don't have to wait until you lose ten pounds, gain muscle, or "fix" your flaws to start living fully.

Some days, you will feel bloated. Some days, your jeans will fit differently. Some days, old negative thoughts will creep back in. A body-positive wellness lifestyle doesn't demand you to be happy with your body 24/7. It asks you to be respectful even when you aren't thrilled. It gives you tools to say, "I am struggling today, but I will not punish my body for existing."

But a new movement is rising, one that bridges the gap between how we look and how we feel .