Research

Body positivity refers to the assertion that all people deserve to have a positive body image, regardless of how society and popular culture view ideal shape, size, and appearance.

Sources
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-body-positivity-4773402

https://www.verywellmind.com/body-positive-influencers-4165953

https://www.vox.com/2018/6/5/17236212/body-positivity-scam-dove-campaign-ads

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/202
0/jan/12/body-positivity-has-had-its-day-
lets-find-peace-with-ourselves

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/g274643
27/body-positive-women-how-to-love-your-body/

https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/tips-for-overcoming-body-insecurities/

GOALS
>> challenging how society views the body
>> promoting the acceptance of all bodies
>> helping people build confidence and acceptance of their own bodies
>> addressing unrealistic body standards

Instagram and Social media is pivotal in body positivity however, the question persisits "Is the Media to blame for Eating Disorders?"

"Exercise because it helps you feel strong and energized, not because you're trying to change or control your body."

My goal for this Project

Em Ford (@mypaleskinblog)

Dana Falsetti (@mypaleskinblog)

Focus on taking the mental spotlight off your body and try to base your self-perceptions on other parts of yourself.

Megan Crabbe(@bodyposipanda)

Wherever your body has hair is ok.

Soz Chad but if our bodies weren’t supposed to have hair there then it wouldn’t fucking grow there now would it... Be a slippery ass dolphin if you so choose, be a hairy ass princess if you so choose, do whatever you damn well please because it’s your body and it’s perfectly natural.
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Milly’s top of thighs are visible, she has light brown hair on them/ on her bikini line.

Milly Bhaskara (@millykeepsgoing)

Ruby (@rubyrare)

>> Practice positive self-talk
>> Be unafraid to be vulnerable
>> Take yourself outside
>> Be more mindful of how you treat your body
>> Be patient with yourself