Body neutrality promotes acceptance of your body as it is, encouraging you to recognise its abilities and nonphysical characteristics over your appearance. This has really helped me to fall in love with myself and what my body can do for me! I feel very empowered when I lift weights, body neutrality has helped me to overlook my body physically and appreciate what it does for me each & every day!
I have been very careful with my choice of words here... Instead of body positivity I want you to think about practicing body neutrality and here's why & how!
Taking a neutral perspective toward your body means moving away from the idea that you have to cultivate love for your body or make an effort to love it every day. It focuses instead on what you do with your body and how you think and feel.
Accepting your body and loving it aren’t mutually exclusive ideas, but body neutrality offers a firm middle ground between body hate and body love.
In short, body neutrality says, “You may not always love your body, but you can still live happily and well.”
Practicing body neutrality also means you might choose to wear clothes that feel good on your body. You might feel grateful you have a strong, healthy body that lets you do the things you want to do, without spending much time thinking about what you put on that body.
Remember, your body belongs to you. It doesn’t exist to be admired or objectified. When you respect it and care for it by giving it the fuel, rest, and movement it needs, you’ll probably notice improvements in how you feel and function.
I have been very careful with my choice of words here... Instead of body positivity I want you to think about practicing body neutrality and here's why & how!
Taking a neutral perspective toward your body means moving away from the idea that you have to cultivate love for your body or make an effort to love it every day. It focuses instead on what you do with your body and how you think and feel.
Accepting your body and loving it aren’t mutually exclusive ideas, but body neutrality offers a firm middle ground between body hate and body love.
In short, body neutrality says, “You may not always love your body, but you can still live happily and well.”
Practicing body neutrality also means you might choose to wear clothes that feel good on your body. You might feel grateful you have a strong, healthy body that lets you do the things you want to do, without spending much time thinking about what you put on that body.
Remember, your body belongs to you. It doesn’t exist to be admired or objectified. When you respect it and care for it by giving it the fuel, rest, and movement it needs, you’ll probably notice improvements in how you feel and function.
My stance on body positivity and why you should come away from it; Body positivity still makes the topic of conversation always about your body, while this may work for some, it doesn't for others who can't bare the thought thinking about how they feel about their body. I love this message of loving yourself, however it is very important that you understand body positivity does not mean unhealthy and this works on both sides of the scale! Being morbidly obese and severely overweight is not body positivity and it certainly isn't healthy. Just as being extremely under weight is also not body positivity and it certainly isn't healthy. Being overweight leaves you susceptible to many health problems and conditions the same as being underweight can! It is all about being the healthiest & happiest version of yourself!!!! This is what body neutrality focuses on and I'm definitely here for it!!!!
Body neutrality can benefit everyone, but the movement particularly resonates with people who find loving their body something of a challenge. Body neutrality encourages you to look beyond physical appearance and break the habit of connecting your body to your sense of self-worth. It empowers you to appreciate the unique abilities of your body and value it for what it does, instead of criticizing flaws others have pointed out or worrying about how other people see you.
Ever felt absolutely sick of thinking or talking about your body? These tips can help you become more body neutral:
Drop body talk from conversations- This includes body talk you have with yourself. For example, instead of berating yourself when your jeans feel a little tight, you might simply choose a pair of pants that feel comfortable and easy to move in.
Redirect conversations- If friends or loved ones bring up weight, size, or express discontent with their bodies, talk about how you (or they) feel, rather than how you look.
Eat the food's you want to eat- Choose whole, fresh foods that provide essential nourishment to your body, but also make sure to enjoy desserts and snacks instead of denying your cravings.
Listen to your body- Opt for fun physical activities, not ones that feel like punishment. When you feel tired and drained, don’t give yourself a hard time for taking it easy.
Reframe body-hating thoughts (page 2)- When you notice yourself criticizing your body, consider instead what it’s doing for you in the moment. Focus on its strength and ability to heal, to move, to adapt. Give it time to work & help you!
Try to have patience as you embrace neutrality. It’s often an uphill battle as media and advertising push you entirely in the opposite direction.
Ever felt absolutely sick of thinking or talking about your body? These tips can help you become more body neutral:
Drop body talk from conversations- This includes body talk you have with yourself. For example, instead of berating yourself when your jeans feel a little tight, you might simply choose a pair of pants that feel comfortable and easy to move in.
Redirect conversations- If friends or loved ones bring up weight, size, or express discontent with their bodies, talk about how you (or they) feel, rather than how you look.
Eat the food's you want to eat- Choose whole, fresh foods that provide essential nourishment to your body, but also make sure to enjoy desserts and snacks instead of denying your cravings.
Listen to your body- Opt for fun physical activities, not ones that feel like punishment. When you feel tired and drained, don’t give yourself a hard time for taking it easy.
Reframe body-hating thoughts (page 2)- When you notice yourself criticizing your body, consider instead what it’s doing for you in the moment. Focus on its strength and ability to heal, to move, to adapt. Give it time to work & help you!
Try to have patience as you embrace neutrality. It’s often an uphill battle as media and advertising push you entirely in the opposite direction.
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