Historically, the "wellness" industry was deeply intertwined with diet culture. Health was often marketed as a byproduct of restriction, and "fitness" was measured by how closely an individual’s body adhered to narrow, societal beauty standards. In this context, body positivity emerged as a radical counter-response. It argued that self-worth should not be contingent on physical appearance and challenged the notion that a thin body is the only "healthy" body.
If you want to escape the diet trap and find genuine well-being, try these three shifts: It argued that self-worth should not be contingent
This is often referred to as "Health at Every Size" (HAES). It suggests that wellness is a practice available to everyone, regardless of their starting point. When we stop viewing our bodies as projects to be completed, we are more likely to engage in "joyful movement" and "intuitive eating"—practices that are psychologically more sustainable than rigid, shame-based regimes. Holistic Wellness: Beyond the Physical When we stop viewing our bodies as projects