Q: With summer coming, I find myself comparing my body to others. It felt like I was doing better until this until skimpy clothing season arrived. How can I get myself to stop this comparing habit? A: Comparing is a difficult habit to break because it’s natural to observe others when they come into our … Read More
Q: I am still really struggling accepting my body. I don’t like what I see in the mirror, and I can’t let go of the idea that if I lost a few pounds I’d feel better about myself and happier. I need to eat less, exercise more, and when I reach my goal weight I … Read More
Make a BODY IMAGE CONTRACT: A body image contract helps to define what positive body image means to you. Make one today to remind yourself about your priorities! I agree to nourish myself when I’m hungry. I agree to acknowledge that building a positive body image is a process. There are good days and bad. But … Read More
Comparing is a difficult habit to break because it’s natural to observe others when they come into our environment. So, how can we hone in on this and make it less destructive to our self-esteem? Here are some tips you might want to try out! Notice how each and every one has a unique face and … Read More
Self-care is another helpful way to boost your body image! I didn’t want to waste any of the good stuff on worthless me. In my mind, I didn’t deserve it until I lost weight. Once I got thinner, then I could pamper myself, wear great clothes every day, buy my favorite lotion, engage in physical activities … Read More
Make a date with your body for at least 10 minutes once a week and do something nice for it. ~Relaxing bath ~Manicure ~Deep conditioning for hair ~Facial mask ~Meditate ~Massage ~Aromatherapy ~Yoga ~Listen to calming music ~Exfoliate skin ~Pedicure
The number of young children hospitalized for eating disorders is on the rise amongst preteens and children in B.C., and that’s leading to an increasing demand for more education and treatment, according to health care workers. “Girls as young as three are aware of fat and don’t want to be,” says Mimi Hudson, director of … Read More
Put positive signs on your bathroom mirrors, such as: ~I am more than my reflection. ~My body is an instrument, not an ornament. ~Life is too short to waste my time hating my body this way. ~I am beautiful What can YOU think of to … Read More
Amy’s Body Image Tips! #4 What’s not helping you in improving your body image? It can be anything, such as: ~The stacks of women’s magazines that lay on your nightstand ~The diet books you have ~The idea that you can’t go to a party unless you look a certain way ~Your size whatever jeans waiting … Read More
Amy’s Body Image Tips! #3 I used to value being thin and didn’t think it was such a bad thing. BUT I learned that there were two types of values: intrinsic values and instrumental values. ~An intrinsic value is not a way to obtaining something else, like gratitude. Being grateful is good just because it’s … Read More
