For years, we were told that wellness was a punishment for not being “enough.” You workout to burn off the cake. You eat a salad to undo the pizza. You chase a smaller version of yourself, believing that happiness lives ten pounds from now.

But then came the body positivity movement, a breath of fresh air reminding us that we are worthy of respect, love, and joy right now . At any size. In any shape.

Wellness is not a destination where you finally accept yourself. Wellness is the act of accepting yourself so fully that you naturally want to treat your body with respect.