we’re in such toxic relationships with our bodies, they work so hard to keep us alive and we’re constantly like ugh you’re disgusting

@bookssarahcats @ElyKreimendahl Additionally, the body positivity movement had been co-opted (especially in the recent decade) by corporations trying to sell you “health & wellness”, as well as non-marginalized bodies, ousting those that started the movement (fat, disabled, WOC, etc).

@Heaux_Patrol @ElyKreimendahl This is a great point, thank you! It’s not about calling someone beautiful, it’s about creating acceptance for all types bodies, most especially marginalized groups like you said

@bookssarahcats @ElyKreimendahl But also it's important to acknowledge that body positivity is not a movement intended for everyone. It's a movement to specifically acknowledge and lift up fat people. As with most things started by minorities, it became gentrified.

@StephanieYeboah @ElyKreimendahl Thank you! I’ve been learning about this last year. I’ve undoubtedly benefited from the movement, but I know I’m not the person it’s intended for, and that the way it’s been co-opted has changed what “body positivity” is actually meant to do

@bookssarahcats @ElyKreimendahl Absolutely. Aim for body neutrality first - sometimes that's the best you'll do, and that's fine.

@itsmax_exe @ElyKreimendahl Same!! I hated exercising because I would never look like my goal, when I should’ve been appreciating that it can do the things I ask it to (I know this is an ableist perspective, and I wish I knew how to be more inclusive about this, beyond pure neutrality)