As we gear up to face an onslaught of January “new year, new you” adverts in a couple weeks, this reminder from @lainey.molnar is SO important to keep in mind (also LOL to referring to our bodies as ‘meat vessels’ because....they basically are!! 😝) ・・・ Quote by @danaemercer Not hating on the player instead of the game, but so many women live lifetimes in a hamster wheel of inhumane sacrifices for the privilege and projected value of adhering to beauty standards. It is implied that looking a certain way is an accomplishment of being good enough. (TW eating disorder) Torturous workouts, starvation, calorie counting, limited social life, needles, surgery, crazy expenses, disordered eating, meltdowns when diets fail, losing periods, addiction issues, harmful medication, mental health decline - for WHAT? For our meat vessel to take up a shape that’s... trendy? Instead of living a full life of joy and freedom and self-love? It’s not worth it. But I wish it was this easy to zoom out. The conditioning that women’s worth, desirability, and level of self-control and self-worth all lies in how their bodies look runs deep. So while we unlearn, let this be a reminder: You are perfect just as you are. The only lifestyle changes you need are for a healthy life full of activities and dietary choices that both serve you and bring you joy. #YouDoYou #AllBodiesAreGoodBodies