Trying To Have Body Positivity | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

Trying To Have Body Positivity

If a person is striving to be the healthiest version of themselves, why should someone judge them simply because they do not fit these narrow, restrictive guidelines?

11
Trying To Have Body Positivity
Tumblr

The “body positive movement” started a couple years ago with the rise of social media, and it may seem silly to some. A loose definition of it would be a positive thoughts movement used to help anyone and everyone feel positive about their bodies; getting rid of what the media portrays as a ‘good body’ and saying that all bodies are good bodies.

You might ask yourself: what’s the need for something like this? Truly, there had to be something done to combat the idea of what is good and what isn’t good (which is all subjective anyway). The media portrays women and men a certain way, and it can be toxic to how people see themselves. Women are ‘supposed’ to have curves, be skinny, not have any scars or stretch marks. Men are supposed to have tons of muscles, be tall and strong.

These ideas of perfection have been around for a long time, and it’s simply unrealistic for everyone to fit into those categories. No one should have to adhere to what the media defines as perfect. If a person is striving to be the healthiest version of themselves, why should someone judge them simply because they do not fit these narrow, restrictive guidelines?

Being body positive can really change your whole life and outlook on it. Not feeling confident in the skin you’re in is something no one should have to deal with. Everyone should be able to be comfortable with themselves. That’s what this movement is trying to teach, and I really think it’s working.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

964
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

579
10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

199669
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

20565
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments