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A glimpse of ramadan with Hanane Fathallah

In this guest post, Plus size fashion blogger and body positive activist Hanane Fathallah answers some of my most burning questions about food, body image and Ramadan.

22 May , 2019

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What a wonderful time we’ve had in New Delhi, visiting @harmonyhouseindia with @lucyhomegrown & @enrichingexperiences 🙏🙏🙏 the best gift remains the gift of giving!! #harmonyhouseindia #thegivingmovement #notanad #charity

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I was representing @meedassociation at JPS last month for a talk to parents👨‍👩‍👧Special thanks to Rachel Higgins and the parents and counsellors that made this talk happen! @jpsdubai @meedassociation 🙏 #dubai #beyondbodyimage

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Great Christmas gift idea for young families! 🎅🏻🎄

A book subscription service that is extremely mindful of diversity & inclusion, available in the UAE, for kids up to 9yo. @akindemy

PS: although I was gifted the books in this reel, I was not paid to post about this service, I just feel like it would be something I would have bought were my kids still in the 0-9 age range #notanad #supportsmallbusiness

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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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