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Body Image. If you are well, a human living on this planet, and especially a woman living on this planet, its something that you struggle with. If not daily, then weekly. If not weekly, well, then you are a lucky woman. I personally consider myself to be a pretty confident person, intellectually speaking AND in the realm of body image. But still, I have fat days, days I don't like my nose, days I wish I hadn't inherited my mom's bubble butt (okay, that's EVERYday). And I know from talking to others that I am pretty lucky in that my struggles with finding things I don't like about myself aren't something that constantly effect me. All this to say, even the most self assured woman is going to have a bad body image day.
How do I combat the doubts and the occasional urge to pick myself apart? Well, for starters I try to be proactive every day in doing something that makes me feel healthy. I go to the gym, I eat right, and most importantly I try to avoid things that I have learned are triggers for my body issues. In the past few years, I've made an effort to find out what works for my body and my mind. Some days, its as simple as drinking enough water to keep my body hydrated (and obviously I can drink more when its flavored with my favorite Crystal Light Fruit Punch). One of the things I love most about drinking water and Crystal Light is that it makes keeping on top of my water drinking goals, manageable and delicious.
Other days, its knowing not to try on the jeggings that everyone swears will make me love my bubble booty. I've accepted that that isn't going to happen. And sometimes, accepting what you can't change, physically or mentally, is the more important than being proactive about the things you CAN change.
I also find that succeeding in other areas helps me to be less concerned about whatever body issues I might have. I am good at my job. I wrote a blog post that started an excellent discussion. I volunteered to help someone. I did SOMETHING that was a helpful contribution and that had nothing to do with how I look in my new dress. Helping your body image does not always have to be about changing, or accepting your body.
What about you? What do you do to make you feel better about your body? Do you find it helpful to come to acceptance about certain issues? What's your better body image strategy?
Share your ideas and input and get an opportunity to win a $100 Visa gift card from Crystal Light- the perfect thing to buy a pair of "I love my body" jeans! Wanna learn more healthy ideas? Visit the review and giveaway roundup page here for great ideas and many more chances to win! Get the official rules here and learn more about Crystal Light here!
How do I combat the doubts and the occasional urge to pick myself apart? Well, for starters I try to be proactive every day in doing something that makes me feel healthy. I go to the gym, I eat right, and most importantly I try to avoid things that I have learned are triggers for my body issues. In the past few years, I've made an effort to find out what works for my body and my mind. Some days, its as simple as drinking enough water to keep my body hydrated (and obviously I can drink more when its flavored with my favorite Crystal Light Fruit Punch). One of the things I love most about drinking water and Crystal Light is that it makes keeping on top of my water drinking goals, manageable and delicious.
Other days, its knowing not to try on the jeggings that everyone swears will make me love my bubble booty. I've accepted that that isn't going to happen. And sometimes, accepting what you can't change, physically or mentally, is the more important than being proactive about the things you CAN change.
I also find that succeeding in other areas helps me to be less concerned about whatever body issues I might have. I am good at my job. I wrote a blog post that started an excellent discussion. I volunteered to help someone. I did SOMETHING that was a helpful contribution and that had nothing to do with how I look in my new dress. Helping your body image does not always have to be about changing, or accepting your body.
What about you? What do you do to make you feel better about your body? Do you find it helpful to come to acceptance about certain issues? What's your better body image strategy?
Share your ideas and input and get an opportunity to win a $100 Visa gift card from Crystal Light- the perfect thing to buy a pair of "I love my body" jeans! Wanna learn more healthy ideas? Visit the review and giveaway roundup page here for great ideas and many more chances to win! Get the official rules here and learn more about Crystal Light here!
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