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For years, the wellness industry demonized certain food groups, labeling foods as "good" or "bad." This moralizing of consumption creates anxiety and often leads to bingeing. Intuitive eating aligns perfectly with body positivity because it asserts that all foods fit. It allows for the enjoyment of a salad and the enjoyment of a slice of cake without guilt.
To understand the synergy between body positivity and wellness, we must first dismantle the myth that they are opposing forces. Historically, wellness was marketed as a tool for body modification—diet culture disguised as "lifestyle change." The goal was to shrink the body, sculpt it, or otherwise alter it to fit societal standards.