Hey, everyone! It’s 2021, and we’re totally over the toxic beauty ideals that insist everyone must fit into a size 6. Seriously, we’re done. In this new era, it’s all about body acceptance. It’s about recognizing that healthy individuals come in all shapes and sizes. It’s about realizing that our value isn’t measured by the scale or the label in our jeans. And frankly, no one wants to listen to your juice cleanse, Karen. Unless you’re offering a taco cleanse, keep it to yourself.
We’re tired of rude comments about our bodies, especially coming from guys who don’t exactly look like they stepped out of a magazine either. The outdated metrics like BMI are out, and we’re over doctors who focus solely on our weight instead of discussing the many ways we prove our bodies are incredibly strong.
Thoughts from Our Community
Here are some thoughts from our community members who are fed up with these unrealistic standards:
- “Doctors kept telling me my swollen stomach was just fat when I’m an athlete. Finally, someone did an ultrasound and found a massive ovarian cyst. Why don’t they take women seriously?” – Confessional #123456
- “My therapist was obsessed with diet talk, calling sugar ‘poison’ and bringing up her own anorexia. I fired her because I didn’t hire her for diet advice.” – Confessional #123457
- “I was fat-shamed at the doctor’s office today. I work out six days a week and eat healthy to stay a size 12. So leave me alone.” – Confessional #123458
- “Since ditching diet culture, I’m much happier and have more energy to work out for fun. Who knew? Forget the diet industry and those telling us to be smaller!” – Confessional #123459
- “My mom ended up in the ER because of the keto diet, which doctors said was a medical crisis. Why do we feel we must please men at the expense of our health?” – Confessional #123460
We’re done trying to be smaller, prettier, or more appealing to anyone else. It’s all about self-love, and we’re doing it for ourselves—not for anyone else.
- “I can’t stand friends who only want to talk about fitness and dieting.” – Confessional #123461
- “I’d rather see pictures of pets and vacations than hear about diet routines all the time.” – Confessional #123462
- “My sister thinks exercising 20 hours a week keeps her safe from COVID. Ridiculous!” – Confessional #123463
We’re tired of the constant chatter about fitness and dieting in our social circles. If you enjoy working out every day, that’s awesome! But stop pushing your detox teas or early morning runs on us. The New Year diet commercials can take a hike.
- “My mom constantly put us on diets and cleanses. I felt guilty for eating at nine years old.” – Confessional #123464
- “I’ve been thin and overweight, but I’m finally embracing my body and wearing cute clothes. It’s liberating.” – Confessional #123465
- “I gained weight but I’m choosing to love myself, despite the negativity from others.” – Confessional #123466
Let’s commit to self-love and body acceptance, reminding ourselves that we are all fierce and beautiful no matter our size. The world might still be stuck in outdated ideals, but we won’t give up. The body positivity movement is changing everything, and it’s up to us to keep pushing back against diet culture for good.
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Summary
In a world where toxic beauty standards still prevail, many are embracing body positivity and self-acceptance. Personal stories highlight the frustration with societal expectations surrounding weight and health. The movement focuses on loving ourselves in whatever shape we come in, emphasizing that our worth is not dictated by size. Together, we’re paving the way for a culture that celebrates all bodies.