When you look in the mirror, what do you say? If you wouldn’t say it to your best friend, don’t say it to yourself. Practice body neutrality: "This is my body. It is neither good nor bad. It exists, and it is doing its best."

Working out to "burn off" a meal or reach a specific number on the scale.

It would be dishonest to write about body positivity and wellness without addressing the elephant in the room: the healthcare system.

The wellness lifestyle should feel like coming home to yourself—not a battlefield. Body positivity gives you permission to stop fighting your reflection and start living your life.

Take a full rest day. No exercise. No guilt. Sleep in, read a book, nap.