But dig deeper, and you find a third way—one that might save us all from this exhausting internal war.
Science tells us that stress is one of the biggest inhibitors of health. When we are constantly at war with our bodies—hating our reflection, pinching our skin, and feeling shame—we keep our nervous systems in a state of "fight or flight." This spikes cortisol, which can lead to inflammation, poor sleep, and digestive issues.