Body Image Myths: Only fat people have a belly.

Welcome back to my Body Image Myths series — where we break down the ideas that have shaped how we think about our bodies, and replace them with something a lot more honest, human, and compassionate.

Hey everyone — it’s Jon.
And today’s myth is a silly one, because it’s Friday…
“Only fat people have a belly.”

Listen closely: no. Absolutely not.
Every single person on this planet has a belly. Some are soft, some are flat, some are round, some are muscular — but everyone has one. It’s literally just anatomy. You’re not an exception. I’m not an exception. No one is.

And here’s the important part: the size of your belly doesn’t say anything about your worth or what you’re capable of.
You can have a belly and run, lift, dance, jump, swim — all of it.
I have a bigger belly, and I still do all those things. A belly doesn’t limit your ability to move, enjoy life, or care for your body. Not even a little bit.

Bodies come in all shapes, rhythms, and textures — and bellies are one of the many ways that diversity shows up. Soft bellies, round bellies, tight bellies, low-hanging bellies, big bellies, tiny bellies — all of them valid, all of them human, all of them worthy.

Honestly, this myth is one of the reasons I created the Belly Club community — a space where we can celebrate our bodies instead of hiding them, and find joy in moving them in ways that feel playful, meaningful, and freeing. Movement doesn’t have to be a punishment. It can be an expression of aliveness.

So today, we’re keeping things lighthearted.
Let’s normalize softness. Let’s embrace movement.
Let’s jiggle our bellies — on purpose — and have fun doing it.

And remember: if you have a belly, congratulations — you’re a living human being. Nothing to fix. Nothing to apologize for. Just something to love, honor, or at the very least… laugh with.