Diet culture is rigid: "Never eat carbs." "Good foods vs. bad foods." "Cheat days." Body positive nutrition is flexible and curious. It utilizes gentle nutrition—a concept from Intuitive Eating.

Even with the best intentions, integrating body positivity and wellness is hard. Here is how to handle the inevitable roadblocks.

Wellness is for every body. You do not need to hate your current body to be "healthy." You can pursue strength, energy, and joy without pursuing weight loss as the primary goal.