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November 2020

40 affirmations for body acceptance

A list of affirmations that can help in your journey to body neutrality and acceptance.

9 November , 2020

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On this International Day to End Violence Against Women, I stand with my sisters everywhere. It’s high time we are treated with the respect and compassion we deserve. #orangetheworld #sdg5 #speakup #unwomen

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When I met Julia, she had already gone through a first period of physical recovery from an eating disorder, but had never worked on body image.

Then, she got pregnant with her first child and that pregnancy led to unintentional weight loss, which sent her thoughts back into a spiral of guilt and shame about eating and her body. She tried to eat more but the fear was back in full force…and since she had never truly worked on taking care of her emotional and mental health, and making peace with her recovered body, she felt lost and confused. I am so glad she reached out to me for support.

She wanted food freedom, being comfortable about her body changing, reclaiming mental space and being a positive example for her young son’s developing body image.

Together, we worked on her beliefs about food and bodies, her ways to care for her body and her mind, and to deal with body anxiety or comparison thoughts. We explored what may be holding her back, and gave her ample time to unlearn old habits and practice new ones.

It was such a privilege to support Julia in her journey❤️ Thank you for your trust🙏

#beyondbodyimage #bodyimagework #haes #bodyneutrality #bodyliberation #foodfreedom #eatingpsychologycoach #testimonial

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If the idea of growth leaves you paralyzed with fear or discomfort, reach out and get professional help! You do not have to do this alone and are worthy of support❤️
#linkinbio to book a discovery session!
#beyondbodyimage #bodydissatisfaction #bodyimage #bodyliberation

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Neuroplasticity means we can enhance connections depending on the thought patterns and behaviours we set in place. I am so grateful for what neuroscience discovered over the past 20 years.

For the longest time, I thought my harsh inner critic was « helping » me achieve more. I remember citing perfectionism as a « flaw » in many work interviews, secretly thinking it was a good thing🫣as it showed how hard working and determined I was.

Sigh😞

I could not have been more wrong. Perfectionism, negative self-talk, they kept me small (physically and mentally), quiet, smiling even when I was deeply hurt, and dissociated from my own needs and wants - bc my worth depended so deeply on external validation.

If you recognize yourself in this, the good news is: you can take small steps to rewire your brain: reconnecting to hunger and rest cues, speaking to yourself with kindness, being more grounded, feeling your emotions instead of numbing them, speaking up instead of building up silent resentment.

It will take time, effort, you will fail and try again (I still do!) but small habits can truly help you heal and establish a confidence you never thought was possible.

What small thing can you start practising today?

#beyondbodyimage #neuroplasticity #bodyimagecoach #bodyimagehealing

PS: thanks @_joannejewell for the quote inspiration🙏

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To all my fellow former over-exercisers on this #dubaifitnesschallenge 🥰 #beyondbodyimage #joyfulmovement #rest #haes #bodyneutrality #youdoyou

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There’s something amazing about sharing what you’re passionate about with others.

Thanks @jpsdubai jumeirahcollegeofficial for inviting me to speak to your parents this morning about body image, weight & health. 🙏

@meedassociation #beyondbodyimage #bodyimage #raisingbodyconfidentkids #haes #meeda #meedassociation

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Body dissatisfaction is a huge Public Health burden, thanks @nasdubaischool for inviting me to speak to parents about raising body confident children🙏
#beyondbodyimage #nasdubai #bodyconfidence #bodydissatisfaction #bodyimage #eatingdisorderawareness

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#halloween #candy #foodfear #haes #disorderedeating

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#nofilter #beyondbodyimage #bodyimage #bodykindness

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Quoting researchers from @northeasternuniversity about how parents transmit this “preoccupation” with weight and size non verbally and probably unconsciously to our children

Go read the full piece where these quotes come from via https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220819-the-best-way-to-teach-kids-body-confidence?utm_source=pocket-newtab-android

Source: @bbc

#beyondbodyimage #raisingbodyconfidentkids #bodyimage #weightbias #haes #eatingdisorderawarness

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Today is #worldmentalhealthday and although there is still SO MUCH TO DO to support people, train practitioners & remove stigma, I feel like things are better than when I was struggling with my eating disorder years ago.

Remember: you can be highly functioning and struggling with debilitating mental illness. Mental illness has no age, shape, size, gender or ethnicity.

Be kind to yourself and others, always.

#beyondbodyimage #mentalhealth #health #eatingdisorderawareness

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Baby steps count. #beyondbodyimage #dietingsucks #haes #selfcompassion #disorderedeatingrecovery

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