love our bodies, love ourselves

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

2.  Look at Kelly Clarkson, Oprah, Queen Latifah, Adele, Serena Williams, etc.  They’ve earned their respect through their accomplishments, hard work, talents, and their achievements.  Does any of this change, seeing that they are not what the media would portray as ‘thin’?  Would you treat them any differently if you saw them on the street?  … Read More

For the next few weeks, I will be posting a few of my very own Body Image Tips that helped me get through the hard times when I was struggling with my own body image.  Here’s the first tip!: 1.  I was really struggling accepting my body.  I didn’t like what I saw in the … Read More