How to practice this: The next time you exercise, do not do it to "burn off" what you ate. Do it to feel the strength in your legs as they carry you. Do it to relieve the anxiety sitting in your shoulders. Do it for the dopamine rush, not the calorie deficit.

Do not hold onto "goal clothes" that induce guilt every time you open your closet. Wear clothes that feel comfortable today.

Gyms like Planet Fitness promote "Judgment-Free Zones," and many studios now offer adaptive equipment for diverse abilities.

When we practice body positivity, we're not ignoring the fact that our bodies have flaws or imperfections. Rather, we're choosing to focus on the things that make our bodies amazing, like their strength, resilience, and capacity for growth. We're learning to appreciate our bodies for all that they do, rather than criticizing them for what they don't look like.

HAES does not claim that everyone is perfectly healthy at every size. Rather, it asserts that through compassionate self-care behaviors. Weight vs. Behavior