everyBODY is beautiful

In 2019, it is safe to say everyone is aware of the “body positive movement” aka body- posi. A worldwide movement, preaching acceptance and positive attitudes towards body diversity. The movement has led to an overall better look on social media towards all different types of bodies: slim, thick, curvy, plus- size, bodies in all glorious ways! In the theme of “New Beginnings” and the coming of Spring, it is therefore important for everyone to create a more positive and accepting attitude towards themselves and their appearance- as a new beginning towards themselves and their outlook on body diversity.

Body- posi: A process

One of the most important things to recognize in a journey of body acceptance is that it is a process- one that could take forever. Body positivity is not always something that is easily achieved and fixed, but is always changing from day to day. There will always be days you’ll feel more beautiful or confident than others- which is all part of the process and of course, being human. So don’t feel discouraged, see it as part of growth to feel even more beautiful the next day.

Social bodies

Whilst scrolling through Instagram, it is inevitable to see 50 different bodies that only represent one type. Social media has not only contributed to body diversity, it has simultaneously promoted a certain Eurocentric body type, where a variety of body types is left out. This can make the process of body acceptance so much harder, as you’ll feel like your body isn’t being represented on social platforms. As much as I believe social media is both a blessing and a curse to body positivity, it is much in our own hands how we decide to deal with a lack of representation. One way I personally deal with this, is by following as many body- posi influencers on Instagram, who represent different body types and don’t shy away from portraying their bodies in all the different moods (#foodbaby). Here are my favourites!

1. @SonnyTurner

Jamaican- Swedish curvy model from England. Her beautiful, colourful feed is filled with inspiring quotes, diversity promotion and her body in its raw, truest state. I have been following her since forever, and can greatly say she has contributed to my body acceptance.

2. @Chubstr

An instagram page targeted towards curvy men. This page provides styling tips, clothing stores and guides for men and how they can improve their fashion sense.

3. @Palomija

Paloma started out as posting pictures on Instagram for fun, but has since then been featured in Vogue magazine over 3 different times. She makes body- posi real, true and shares her past and current struggles with accepting her body. An amazing insight into a model’s life that shares her two- way attitude towards labels such as ‘plus size’ and ‘petite’.

4. @TabriaMajors

One of my personal favourites! Tabria always makes sure to daily remind her followers of the body- posi journey and how she finds herself in it, with better and less- successful days. Besides modelling, she also holds speeches and panels in which she discusses body diversity in the media and how it can be improved in inclusivity.

Check some of these out and hopefully it can improve your perspective towards body diversity and your own body: how it is unique and deserves all the love and self- care you allow yourself to give it. Because always remember and tell yourself daily: EveryBODY is Beautiful.