You might eat intuitively, move joyfully, sleep great, and manage your stress, yet your pants size doesn't budge. For some, this is a tragedy. For the body-positive advocate, this is the victory.

Diet culture relies on external rules: when to eat, what to avoid, and how many calories to count. Intuitive eating returns the authority to your own body.

Try a 30-day scale detox. If the thought of it sends you into a panic, that isn't a sign you need it; that is a sign you are addicted to the validation it provides.