[Traditional Diet Culture] --> Focuses on: Weight Loss, Restriction, Aesthetic Goals [Body-Positive Wellness] --> Focuses on: Vitality, Mental Peace, Functional Strength
One of the biggest obstacles to a is the medical system itself. Many people in larger bodies avoid the doctor because they are told every ailment—from a broken toe to strep throat—is caused by their weight.
A crucial offshoot of body positivity is body neutrality. This concept allows you to appreciate what your body does rather than forcing yourself to always love how it looks .