The Healthy Deviant Manifesto

Choosing to be a healthy person in an unhealthy world takes guts, persistence, and a willingness to do things … differently. Here are the top three imperatives for living life on your own Healthy Deviant terms.

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Subvert The Unhealthy Default Reality

Dare to make disruptive healthy choices daily — even (or especially) in the face of resistance. Ask for what you want. Stand up for your health-preserving rights and preferences. Keep your wits about you, and refuse to let your healthy autonomy be rolled over by the dominant-culture machine. Remember: Health is your natural state and your first human freedom. Steward it on your own terms. 

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Call Out The Crazy

Point to our society’s unhealthy madness so others can start seeing it, too. Speak up for the healthy truths you hold to be self-evident. Laugh in the face of ridiculous nonsense, even when its official, “authoritative” nonsense. When you see body-shaming, bad advice, or unrealistic “aspirational” imagery you think is daft, say so. Wave your fist. Roll your eyes. Let off steam. Then get back to your own Healthy Deviant business.

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Make It A Party

Welcome, support, and seek common ground with health-seekers of all stripes. Connect with and celebrate other Healthy Deviants. Seek out and form healthy community. See healthy living as an opportunity for growth, discovery, and self-expression — not a grim battle or competition. Enjoy the process, and embrace it as a hero’s (or sheroe’s) journey. Make healthy living a fun, open-hearted, non-judgey gathering everybody wants to join.

So, Are You a Healthy Deviant?