A Layperson’s Guide to Body Positivity

Essentially, it’s all about body acceptance, self-love, and confidence.

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How do you look? Beautiful or okay?

Did you answer ‘beautiful’ with confidence?

You aren’t alone if you doubt the aesthetics of your appearance. Many believe they don’t look appealing even when that is not the case.

Most people’s perception of their looks is a far cry from how they actually look because of poor self-acceptance, unrealistic beauty standards, and other reasons.

This outlook towards oneself has many depreciating effects and, therefore, requires change.

Body positivity empowers people to reply positively to the first question without self-doubt. It refers to loving and appreciating your body for what it is, irrespective of its unique shape, size, color, and other quirky specialties.

Here, I’ll discuss its exact meaning, history, pros, and cons and introduce you to an evolved term. I’ll also share some tips to attain body positivity.

What’s the Idea of Body Positivity?

Although body positivity has a general definition, its meaning varies depending on who is asked. For some, it stands for embracing their curves, for others…