In the past decade, the health and wellness industry has undergone a seismic shift. For too long, the image of "wellness" was monolithic: a thin, toned, mostly white woman drinking a green juice after a grueling 6 AM spin class. If you didn't fit that mold, the implication was clear—you weren't trying hard enough.

This is the third rail of the movement. Here is the nuanced answer:

Turn off Netflix. Put down your phone. Eat a meal slowly. Notice the textures and tastes. Stop when you are full (not when the plate is empty).

If you want to lose weight because you think you are unlovable at your current size—that is where the body positivity lens is crucial. You have to separate the health benefit from the aesthetic shame.