A body positive lifestyle recognizes that chronic stress about food increases cortisol, which is far more damaging to your metabolic health than the sugar in a birthday cake. By relaxing around food, you actually improve your digestion and nutrient absorption.
In the last decade, the health and wellness industry has undergone a radical transformation. For years, the image of "wellness" was monolithic: a slim, toned, able-bodied person eating a kale salad after a 6 AM spin class. If you didn't fit that mold, the implication was clear—you weren't trying hard enough. A body positive lifestyle recognizes that chronic stress
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A body positive lifestyle recognizes that chronic stress about food increases cortisol, which is far more damaging to your metabolic health than the sugar in a birthday cake. By relaxing around food, you actually improve your digestion and nutrient absorption.
In the last decade, the health and wellness industry has undergone a radical transformation. For years, the image of "wellness" was monolithic: a slim, toned, able-bodied person eating a kale salad after a 6 AM spin class. If you didn't fit that mold, the implication was clear—you weren't trying hard enough.