We’ve seen all the campaigns about loving your body the way it is. They are generally outside the realm of RPW since it is considered an extension of the fat acceptance movement, and there are definitely those who use it as excuse to not improve themselves. However, if we look at that statement again, 'love your body' through an RP lens, you will find it more true and satisfying than any FA ever could.

“Why does that 300 pound land whale deserve to love herself as much as I do when I’m fit and lean and run 5 miles every day!?”

When we consider our love for our spouses, it is not a feeling, but a series of actions and attitudes meant to bring you both harmony and happiness. Love for your body works the same way. It is the act of treating your body well, eating healthy, staying active, and avoiding harsh damaging substances. This is the type of self-love that could improve anybody’s life, and their relationship with their body. A fit and attractive body is only the result of such a love, not the source of it. Everyone should love their body starting today, even the 300 pound woman can love her body starting with eating a goddamn carrot stick instead of Cheetos.

Treat your body similar to the way you would treat your SO. Think positive things about your body. Don’t get upset when your body doesn’t respond to something the way you think it should. And perform acts of love and self-care for your body. So in this sense, it doesn’t matter if you have a few extra pounds at the hips, or if your hair begins to grey, or if you and your skin are going through a rough patch. If you have honestly done (and are continuing to do) the best you can for your body, you have nothing to be ashamed of.

So, did you love your body today?