Amy Lea

The truth is, I no longer use terms like 'body positivity' and 'self-love.' Instead, I now use 'body respect' and 'self-acceptance.' Why? Because loving yourself ALL THE TIME is unrealistic. We all have days where we doubt ourselves. And that’s when we need to focus on acceptance and respect for ourselves, not hate or love. I can love my body and still have moments of doubt without feeling guilty about it. I’m sick of being 'too fat' for society, and then demonized if I don’t 'love myself anyway.' It’s an unhealthy cycle, and it took this experience to see it.