Before we build a bridge, we have to understand the chasm. The traditional wellness model relies on a concept called discrepancy —the gap between where you are and where you "should" be. Without that gap (i.e., the desire to lose 20 pounds or get a flatter stomach), the old guard argues there is no motivation.
Often misunderstood, the Health at Every Size (HAES) paradigm is the scientific backbone of body-positive wellness. Developed by Dr. Linda Bacon, HAES does not claim that every body is healthy. It claims that: Before we build a bridge, we have to understand the chasm
, advocating for safe spaces where all body types could engage in physical activity without shame. Third Wave (2010s-Present): Before we build a bridge