Olympic Rugby Player Ilona Maher Has the Best Take on Body Positivity
Olympic rugby player Illona Maher has been clapping back at body shamers and tackling the conversation around BMI. Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar is quoted in this Prevention Magazine article, sharing how BMI was never meant to be a tool to assess health.
Ilona Maher is a force to be reckoned with. The athlete is well-known for her success as an Olympic rugby player—she recently helped team USA secure a bronze medal victory in Paris. Not only that, Maher is an inspiration to many in her effort to challenge unrealistic body standards and promote body positivity.
