So, take a deep breath. Unclench your jaw. Scroll past the diet ads. And start exactly where you are—right now, in the body you have—because you have always been worthy of feeling good.

Let’s be honest: Loving your body is exhausting sometimes. Some days, you will look in the mirror and feel frustrated by chronic illness, aging, or weight fluctuations.

: Moving away from appearance-based goals and finding things to appreciate about your natural looks or physical presence .

A wellness lifestyle grounded in body positivity is sustainable because it is rooted in kindness, not force.

and a wellness lifestyle are two sides of the same coin: one focuses on loving the body you have now, while the other focuses on nourishing it for the long haul.