However, a new term has emerged to bridge this gap:
For decades, the wellness industry sold us a simple equation: thinness equals health. The glossy covers of fitness magazines, the "clean eating" influencers, and even the doctors on television painted a homogeneous picture of what a healthy person looked like. It was a picture devoid of rolls, cellulite, disabilities, or curves.
For one week, refuse to engage in critical analysis in the mirror. Look at yourself only to brush your teeth or apply sunscreen. If a negative thought arises ("I look so fat today"), pause and ask: Who benefits from me thinking this? (Hint: It is usually the supplement or diet pill company.)