Keep these go-to practices for days when self-criticism creeps in:
| When you feel... | Try this body-positive wellness response | |----------------------|------------------------------------------------| | Guilty after eating | Say out loud: “My body needs fuel. One meal doesn’t define my health.” | | Ashamed of your size during exercise | Shift focus: “What can my body do right now?” (breathe, stretch, lift, walk) | | Comparing yourself to influencers | Close the app. Place a hand on your heart. “I deserve care exactly as I am.” | | Tempted to restrict | Eat a balanced snack (protein + carb + fat) and wait 20 minutes. Restriction backfires. |
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Three starter principles:
Try this: Next time you crave a “bad” food, eat it slowly and without distraction. Notice if it actually satisfies you. You’ll often want less than you thought. Keep these go-to practices for days when self-criticism
Wellness is about what you do, not what you weigh.
| Body-Shaming Wellness | Body-Positive Wellness | |---|---| | "I need to lose 10 lbs." | "I want to walk without getting winded." | | "Carbs are bad." | "I eat carbs for brain & muscle fuel." | | "I’ll be happy when I’m thinner." | "I can find joy in movement today." | | "Check the scale daily." | "Check how I feel after meals & sleep." | Try this: Next time you crave a “bad”
Action step: For one week, replace every weight-related goal with a feeling-based goal (e.g., “I want better digestion” instead of “I need to shrink my stomach”).