Traditional wellness was often rooted in shame. It used "health" as a mask for weight stigma, suggesting that if you weren't trying to lose weight, you were being lazy. This approach didn't just fail—it caused harm. Studies show that weight cycling (yo-yo dieting) is more damaging to metabolic health than stable weight at a higher range. Furthermore, the obsession with achieving a specific body type fuels anxiety, disordered eating, and a disconnection from the body’s natural cues.
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