Nudist Miss Junior Beauty Pageant - Contest 11 -

When you practice body positivity, you realize that "wellness" isn't a destination you arrive at after losing 30 pounds.

Decades of research in the Journal of Obesity and The Lancet show that weight stigma causes chronic cortisol elevation (stress hormone), which leads to inflammation, heart disease, and depression. People who experience weight discrimination are more likely to engage in binge eating and avoid medical care because they fear being shamed by doctors. Nudist Miss Junior Beauty Pageant - Contest 11

You are not a before-and-after photo. You are a dynamic, breathing ecosystem. When you practice body positivity, you realize that