Body positivity refers to the assertion that all people deserve to have a positive body image, regardless of how society and popular culture view ideal shape, size and appearance. Some of the goals of the body positivity movement include: 

• Challenging how society views the body; 

• Promoting the acceptance of all bodies;

• Helping people build confidence and acceptance of their own bodies;

• Addressing a realistic body standards ;

Body positivity is not just about challenging how society views people based upon their physical size and shape, however. It also recognizes that judgments are often made based on race, gender, sexuality and disability. 

Body positivity also aims to help people understand how popular media messages contribute to the relationship that people have with their bodies, including how they feel about food, exercise, clothing, health, identity and self-care.

By better understanding the effect that such influences have, the hope is that people can develop a healthier and more realistic relationship with their bodies.

While body positivity has become increasingly popular, people continue to be confused about exactly what it means. Part of  the reason why body positivity is so misunderstood is due to the fact that there are so many different definitions for what the movement means. Depending on who you ask, body positivity can mean:

• Appreciating your body in spite on flaws;

• Feeling confident about your body;

• Loving yourself;

• Accepting your body's shape and size. 

Body neutrality is a middle-of-the-road approach between body positivity and body negativity. As the term suggests, it is neither loving nor hating your body. It's based on the  notions of acceptance and having respect for one's body rather than love. 

 PROS AND CONS OF BODY POSITIVITY AND BODY NEUTRALITY

• If you like affirmations, go for body positivity:

If you're inspired by positive thoughts and affirmations, body positivity might be your thing. Doctors say positive thoughts can help your mood and rewire negative thoughts. Body positivity can also help dissolve thoughts that we might have picked up from childhood or society.

• If affirmations don't seem authentic try body neutrality:

On the other hand, if positive affirmations seem a little too "Stuart Smalley" for you, body neutrality may be the place to start. Being positive when you truly don't feel  that way might seem inauthentic and not coherent with how you genuinely feel. It's huge leap from "I hate my body" to "I love it". By going in the direction of "I can accept my body" you take out any indications of "good" or "bad". And that might simply be closer to where you are.