1- I am not my thoughts

2- I am more than a body

3- [I aim for] Progress, not perfection

4 – My body is an instrument, not an ornament

5 – I may not love my body, but I appreciate all the things it does for me

6 – I am enough, exactly as I am

7 – I am worthy of love and affection – whatever my looks

8- I know my body is good, regardless of its appearance

9 – I am learning to care for my body as well as it cares for me

10- I am learning to show kindness and compassion for myself, even when things are hard

11 – I give myself permission to rest

12 – I give myself permission to feel sad or overwhelmed

13 – Experiencing pleasure from food is natural. It guarantees my survival & supports nutrient absorption

14 – My body is always on my side

15 – My body is inherently wise

16 – I am allowed to set boundaries for myself

17 – When I am hungry, I eat

18 – There are no binges in recovery [from a restrictive ED]. Only extra nourishment.

19 – There’s nothing a hot shower cannot make [even slightly] better

20 – Food is not the enemy

21 – Food is pleasure and nourishment, it doesn’t have to be feared

22 – Giving up on myself for the sake of others is just not worth it

23 – Self-care is not selfish

24 – Feeling at peace with food and my body does more for my health than forcing down kale or restricting chocolate

25 – The number on the scale does not define me

26 – Being vulnerable and authentic doesn’t mean I am weak

27 – Asking for help is an act of courage

28 – I aim to speak to myself like I would to a young child

29 – I can’t hate myself into health

30 – I can’t hate myself into thinness

31 – Clothes have to fit my body. Not the other way round.

32 – I am not alone in suffering. It is part of the human condition.

33 – In some cases, getting healthier means resting more

34 – This too shall pass

35 – Getting thinner is not intrinsically positive

36 – A positive body image happens in the head

37 – Changing my body won’t make me accept it

38 – There is correlation between weight and health, not causation

39 – Health is not a moral requirement

40 – Loving my body isn’t believing it looks good; It’s knowing my body IS good, regardless of how it looks (this gem I stole to the wonderful sisters behind Beauty Redefined)