All tagged body image

Practicing Body Neutrality Daily

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Hey there. I’ve spent years unlearning what I thought I had to believe about my body. It used to be that every glance in the mirror became a chance to tear myself down. I’d start with my reflection and work inward, picking apart what made me different and assigning value—or lack of it—based on how I looked. But what if you didn’t do that anymore? What if you could quiet those thoughts instead?

How Fitness Marketing Skews Our Body Image

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Hey there. Fitness marketing has a way of making us believe that we should be constantly chasing an ideal body. The industry thrives on making us feel like we are out of control and then selling us solutions to fix that feeling. Whether it’s a diet plan, a workout program, or a supplement, the message is always the same, you need this to finally achieve the body you want.

Why You Should Curate Your Social Media Experience

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Hey there. Social media can be a tricky place when it comes to body image. With so many curated photos, highlight reels, and fitness transformations filling our feeds, it’s easy to feel like we don’t measure up. If scrolling makes you feel self-conscious, frustrated, or just not good enough, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news, you have control over your experience.

Becoming Your Own Body Standard

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Hey there. Body image should be personal. You should be your own body standard, not an idea created by someone else. Yet, throughout life, most of us have tried to conform to different beauty or fitness ideals without even realizing it. Where do these standards come from?

The Ghosts of Body Dysmorphia

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Hey there. Body dysmorphia is like a ghost that lingers, no matter how much you try to move forward. It’s something I’ve seen over and over in the fitness space. People lose weight, transform their bodies, and yet, when they look in the mirror, they still see their old selves staring back. It’s not just a passing thought. It’s a deep-seated perception that refuses to let go.

Appreciating Your Body Starts with Loving Yourself First

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Hey there. Here’s a truth that might be hard to hear but is absolutely essential: You can’t truly appreciate your body until you love yourself first. I know that sounds cliché, maybe even frustrating, especially if you’ve been working hard on your fitness journey and aren’t seeing the results you want emotionally. But it’s the foundation of real, lasting change. Everything starts from the inside out.

How I Learned to Appreciate My Body

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Hey there. Every body is unique…every single one. While we all share certain physical traits, it’s the little differences, the so-called "wrinkles," that make us who we are. Ironically, these are often the very things we fixate on and critique the most. If you’ve spent any time in the fitness and weight loss space, chances are you’ve scrutinized your body to the point of exhaustion, tearing yourself down over perceived imperfections.

Hating your own body is wrong

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Hey there. For years, the fitness industry has convinced us to hate our bodies, criticizing how they look, perform, and measure up to impossible standards. But here’s the truth: success isn’t about tearing yourself down to achieve a goal. It’s about building a strong relationship with yourself and trusting in your abilities.