Your response: "Health is not a moral obligation. No one owes you health. Furthermore, shaming has never been proven to make anyone healthier—it only increases cortisol and avoidance behaviors."

A 2021 study published in the Journal of Obesity found that individuals who engaged in intuitive eating and physical activity for enjoyment (rather than weight control) maintained better cardiovascular markers than those dieting strictly for weight loss, even if their body size remained the same.

Embracing body positivity reframes movement entirely.