Developed by Lindo Bacon (2008), HAES decouples health behaviors from weight loss. It promotes:
Future research should examine longitudinal outcomes of weight-neutral wellness interventions and explore how marginalized communities (e.g., BIPOC, disabled, LGBTQ+) navigate this paradox. Ultimately, the path forward is not choosing between body positivity and wellness, but rejecting the version of wellness that demands body shame as its entry fee. miss teen nudist year junior miss pageant fixed