Report: The Intersection of Body Positivity and Wellness Lifestyle Executive Summary

Dr. Lindsay Kite famously said, "Your body is an instrument, not an ornament". When we treat our bodies as ornaments, we focus on whether they are "pretty" enough to be looked at. When we treat them as instruments, we focus on what they can do —the places they take us, the people they let us hug, and the life they allow us to lead. 3. Curate Your Digital Environment

Engaging in physical activities like yoga or dancing specifically because they feel good, rather than for calorie-burning goals.

That night, she posted a photo from class—red-faced, sweating, smiling. “Not waiting until I’m smaller to deserve movement,” she wrote. “Not waiting until I’m perfect to feel well.”