7 practical & effective strategies for improving body image....
In today's episode I share how I managed to do a complete 180...I always struggled with body insecurities, and this turned into terrible self-hatred & punishment of my body during the worst of my anorexia. Now, I rarely experience 'bad body image days', and when I do, it doesn't have the same emotional toll. It doesn't consume my day or impact my sense of self worth.
It's a great place to be, and its possible for you too! You do no need to settle for a life of body-hate. Recovery and weight gain can be hard in so many ways- body image is just one of them. Eating disorders are more complex than body-fixations or insecurities. The extreme nature of body image struggles in ed recovery are often manifestations of other emotions driven by the disorder. But I hope this episode gives you some practical tips for improving your self-image & confidence!
Overview...
intro & my experience w body image struggles
tip 1: viewing bad body image as a symptom & regulating emotions
tip 2: thought-blocking
tip 3: building self-respect & trust
tip 4: stop body-checking
tip 5: 'fake it till you make it'
tip 6: self-talk is key
tip 7: take away discomfort & enhance other elements of your appearance
sharing your tips!
outro
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