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Let's create the ULTIMATE collection of body positive quotes and plus size inspirational quotes that actually resonate with us!
I'm starting this thread because I believe words have power. The right body positive at the right time can completely shift your perspective and remind you of your worth.
MY FAVORITE BODY POSITIVE QUOTES:

On Self-Acceptance:
"Your body is not an apology." - Sonya Renee Taylor

"Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself."- Coco Chanel

"You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously."- Sophia Bush

On Plus Size Confidence
"I'm not losing weight to be beautiful. I'm beautiful now."

"My weight doesn't define my worth, and my size doesn't limit my potential." - Anonymous

"Taking up space is not something I should apologize for."

On Challenging Beauty Standards
"The standard of beauty is no longer dictated by others." - Ashley Graham

"I don't want to be perfect. I want to be authentic."

"Your value doesn't decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth."

WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR:

Share body positive quotes that:

Helped you through difficult body image days
Made you feel powerful as a plus size woman
Challenge outdated beauty standards
Promote self love and body acceptance
Inspire plus size confidence
Combat body shame
Celebrate body diversity

QUOTE CATEGORIES WE NEED:

1. Self Love Quotes
Quotes about learning to love yourself exactly as you are

2. Body Acceptance Quotes
Quotes about accepting your body without conditions
3. Plus Size Empowerment Quotes
Quotes that make you feel powerful and unstoppable

4. Confidence Quotes
Quotes about building unshakeable plus size confidence

5. Body Positive Affirmations
Short, powerful statements you can repeat daily

6. Quotes About Beauty Standards
Quotes challenging society's narrow definition of beauty

7. Self Care Quotes
Quotes about treating yourself with kindness

8. Quotes About Body Diversity
Quotes celebrating different bodies and sizes

HOW TO SHARE:

Just drop your favorite body positive quotes in the comments! Include:
- The quote itself
- Who said it (if you know)
- Why it resonates with you (optional but encouraged!)
- What category it fits in

WHY THIS MATTERS:

Body positive quotes aren't just pretty words - they're tools for:
- Challenging negative self-talk
- Building body confidence
- Supporting your self love journey
- Inspiring others in our plus size community
- Creating daily body positive affirmations

When you're having a tough body image day, come back to this thread and find the inspiration you need. Let's build a resource that helps us ALL embrace body positivity

MY PERSONAL STORY:

The body positive quote that changed everything for me was: “You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens." - Louise Hay

That quote made me realize I'd spent decades being my own worst critic, and it never made me happier or healthier. That's when my body acceptance journey truly began.

LET'S BUILD THIS TOGETHER!

What body positive quote changed YOUR perspective? Drop them below and let's create the most comprehensive collection of plus size inspirational quotes on the internet!
Can't wait to read your favorites!

This thread really hit home. I’ve saved a few body positive quotes over the years for myself . The ones that come when you're staring at the mirror, feeling small is; “Your body is not an apology”. that line echoes in my head on bad days. I remember thinking, why must I shrink to fit others’ eyes? This collection idea is powerful. If we all drop the quotes that lifted us, I mean, the the raw ones, not the polished ones, maybe someone else finds can strength there.

“Patience is not the ability to wait but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.” – Joyce Meyer
This is a good quote to keep in mind while you're working on yourself! Rome wasn't built in a day, patience goes a long way in everything you do in life.