“In my 40+ pain-filled years of trying to survive life in an ‘imperfect’ body, I've never run across a message that gave me so much hope. There is no possibility of failure here. There are no rules to follow or tests to pass before I am allowed to love my body—flaws and all.”
— Workshop participant

“The Body Positive teaches people to move past shame, self-judgment, and isolation, and into the knowledge that every body is the 'perfect body.'”
— Workshop participant

“It has been a wonderful experience to see the influence The Body Positive has on so many lives. This work is so important for high schoolers because it gives us the power to love ourselves in a culture that says we should not, and a platform to think critically about health and beauty in a way that is applicable to all aspects of our lives.”
— Sara Cerami, Body Positive student leader

“I didn’t think it was possible to love myself until I joined The Body Positive.”
— Workshop participant

“As an athletic trainer working with female athletes at a women’s institution, I have an acute awareness of how central and damaging body image can be to a female athlete. To maximize performance and minimize the risk of injuries, to promote a healthy mind, body and personal well-being, I strongly believe that the tenets of The Body Positive should be incorporated into athletic programs everywhere.”
—Ellen Perrella, MS, ATC, CSCS, Head Athletic Trainer for 29 years, Mount Holyoke College

“The Body Positive has no doubt changed my life. It has provided me with the freedom to choose to love my body. Before I encountered The Body Positive, I didn't know that it could be possible for me to find a peaceful relationship with food, exercise, and my self-esteem.”
— Teen workshop participant