Aunt Linda will comment on your plate. Uncle Bob will ask if you've "lost weight" (as a greeting). Prepare scripts:

Today, “body positivity” has been co-opted into a softer, commodified version: “Love your cellulite!” while still selling diet products. But its radical kernel remains: .

When you relapse:

Improve self-esteem, which often serves as the motivation for maintaining healthy habits like regular movement and self-care.

Protecting your peace by purging social media feeds of accounts that trigger comparison or self-doubt. The Bridge: Body Neutrality

The key is to abandon the "no pain, no gain" mentality. Exercise is not a tax you pay for eating. Exercise is a celebration of what your body can do .