For decades, commercial wellness equated health with thinness. This narrow definition fueled a toxic diet culture, leading to burnout, body dissatisfaction, and an unhealthy relationship with food and exercise.
Incorporating mindfulness, meditation, therapy, journaling, and boundaries around social media consumption to protect your peace of mind. 4. Body Neutrality as a Stepping Stone
The problem arises when "wellness" is co-opted by diet culture. Traditional wellness says: "Love your body enough to change it." The retorts: "Love your body enough to listen to it."
For decades, commercial wellness equated health with thinness. This narrow definition fueled a toxic diet culture, leading to burnout, body dissatisfaction, and an unhealthy relationship with food and exercise.
Incorporating mindfulness, meditation, therapy, journaling, and boundaries around social media consumption to protect your peace of mind. 4. Body Neutrality as a Stepping Stone
The problem arises when "wellness" is co-opted by diet culture. Traditional wellness says: "Love your body enough to change it." The retorts: "Love your body enough to listen to it."