Then she went for a walk. Not a power walk. Just a walk. She noticed the way the morning light hit the fire hydrant on her street. She noticed a cardinal singing from a telephone wire. She noticed that her legs felt strong and grateful for the movement, not punished by it.
Traditional wellness often focuses on aesthetics, but the modern "body positive" approach focuses on function and feeling.
Positive body image is linked to improved self-esteem and lower rates of anxiety and depression.
A body positivity and wellness lifestyle shifts the focus from outcome (weight loss) to behavior (how you feel).