If You’re Struggling with Body Positivity, Ask Yourself These Questions
With the pervasiveness of diet culture and body shaming, feeling body positive can be hard. The media and certain brands tell us that we’re not good enough as we are. They tell us we need to lose weight, that there is an “attainable perfect body” and that we should be ashamed of our looks and habits.
But those notions are so wrong.
Health can’t be determined simply by body size. People’s bodies are made differently and there’s no such thing as a “good” or “bad” body. Further, we are not “good” or “bad” people depending on what our body looks like.
When we begin to look into who’s telling us our bodies aren’t okay and why, we’ll understand the true intent behind these statements and the resulting implications.
When you’re struggling with body positivity, ask yourself the following questions:
- What does my body allow me to do; what is my body’s function? It’s important to realize that the purpose of having a body is not to be more attractive. Bodies do so much for us and allow us to live and function to the best of their ability. Does your body help you engage in your favorite hobbies? Eat good food? Let you laugh and talk to loved ones? Asking questions like these are important. Just keep in mind that body positivity can…
