The Balanced Glow: Merging Body Positivity with a Wellness Lifestyle
| Toxic Wellness (Old School) | Body Positive Wellness (New School) | | :--- | :--- | | Do: Exercise to shrink yourself. | Do: Exercise to feel strong & manage stress. | | Do: Weigh yourself daily. | Do: Notice how your clothes feel on your skin. | | Do: Skip meals to "save calories." | Do: Eat breakfast to fuel your brain. | | Do: Look in the mirror and critique. | Do: Look in the mirror and thank your legs for walking. | | Do: Isolate yourself until you are "fit enough." | Do: Join the group run even if you are the slowest. |
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