Body Positive: Five Images That Will Change How You See Yourself.

It’s hard to stay body-positive these days! The too-perfect images that we see all around us and never-ending messages from (well-meaning) family and friends can make you think that feeling good and looking good are one and the same. We deal with this everyday and it can get pretty overwhelming. So instead of spending the day getting pulled down by the pressure to be perfect, celebrate your body for what it is: AWESOME!

What is Body Positive?

One of the most exciting things to come out of the web over the past few years is the body positive movement. Started by web-savvy women who were tired of narrow beauty standards, the movement encourages women to embrace the body they have, instead of the body they “should” have.  We think that sounds like an amazing  idea! At Penningtons, we believe that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. We love that the Body Positive movement celebrates those differences!

One of the leading voices in this movement is The Body Positive, a group that specializes in improving body images. They run workshops and go into schools and community centers to teach people better ways of looking at themselves, and the world around them.

In order to inspire you, everyday, to love your body just the way it is, we have rounded up our favourite body positive quotes from the web. Some of them talk about accepting your curves, others are more critical of today’s beauty standards. . The overwhelming message is that your body is beautiful, exactly as it is. Sometimes just hearing the simple words “You’re Beautiful” can mean so much. So, in that vein, take these positive messages to heart!

Tell us which one of these is your favourite Body Positive image in the comments below.

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