an excuse to "let yourself go." It is not an anti-health movement, nor does it claim that every body can do every physical task.
Contrary to myth, HAES does not say "everyone is healthy at every size." It says: Weight is not a behavior. You cannot measure health by a number on a scale. A thin person can have metabolic syndrome. A fat person can run marathons. Nudist Miss Junior Beauty Pageant - Contest 11
Control says: Workout until you burn it off. Care says: Move because you are grateful for the ability to move today. an excuse to "let yourself go
A body positive wellness lifestyle does not "glorify" any specific size. It acknowledges reality: People in larger bodies exist. They deserve access to fresh vegetables, safe gyms, and competent doctors now , not "if they lose weight." A thin person can have metabolic syndrome