Simultaneously, dress the body you have now . Do not save the cute outfit for "when you lose ten pounds." Clothing is not a reward for thinness. Buy the swimsuit. Wear the bright colors. Your body deserves to be comfortable and expressive today. The bridge between body positivity and wellness is mental health. You cannot be well if you are constantly at war with your reflection.
This means adding rather than subtracting. Instead of saying, "I can't eat bread," you ask, "What can I add to this meal to make it more satisfying?" Instead of fearing carbohydrates, you appreciate them as fuel for your brain.
Joyful movement asks: What does my body need today? Sometimes the answer is a vigorous hike. Sometimes it is a slow, stretching yoga flow. Sometimes it is a dance party in your living room. Sometimes it is just a walk.
You do not have to wait until you are thinner to start living. You do not have to earn the right to eat. You do not have to punish your body for the crime of existing.