Why We Body Check And How to Break Free
Body checking often shows up as a way to seek control or reassurance but it can pull us away from healing. In this post, we explore why body checking happens, how our bodies naturally change, and how body neutrality can help us reconnect with ourselves. Whether you're in recovery or simply trying to make peace with your body, this is a gentle, grounding read.

POV: It’s Sunday night and you’re lying in bed, scrolling through social media, and making a mental list of all the ways you’re going to transform your life starting tomorrow. “This Monday,” you tell yourself, “will be the day I finally stick to a diet, work out, and become the best version of myself.” But when Monday rolls around, life happens work stress, social obligations, or simply the exhaustion of trying to adhere to these rigid expectations. By Wednesday, you’re discouraged, and by Friday, the cycle of “I’ll try again next week” begins. Does this sound familiar?