#bodyimagetips

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phillippa.diedrichs

Old Me: Would have been mortified by this photo. I saw “fat” as a slur - something to avoid and disassociate from at all costs. I had been taught, like most people, that being fat was ugly, shameful, unquestionably unhealthy, and one of the worst things a young woman could be.

❤️‍🩹 Me Now: I know that “fat” is just an adjective - like tall, short, or thin. It only feels like an insult if you believe being fat is bad, and I don’t. Rejecting narrow beauty standards means rejecting the fear of fatness that upholds sexism, racism, ageism, and weight bias. Reclaiming “fat” as a neutral word is, for me, an act of unlearning, resistance, and self-acceptance.

❓What’s a word you were taught to fear that you might see differently now?

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Body Image Tip Day 8

Body Image Tip #8: Brush your teeth before you head out. I LOVE brushing my teeth. One thing that I've noticed is when I brush them before I go anywhere, like out to eat with friends, downtown, I always brush my teeth. Why? Not only is it good for you, but you'll smile more! Knowing that your teeth are shiny and clean will make you show them off more! Smiling makes you feel more confident, believe me. 

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Body Image Tip Day 6

Tip #6: Dance! Get up and do it. I suck at it but just moving around in my room, kitchen, and even my car can make you feel more alive. It doesn't matter if you're actually doing dance moves or just moving around to the music, it's better than nothing! It'll make you feel happier plus you're burning some calories!

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Body Image Tip Day 4

Positive Body Image Tip #4: Paint your nails It's that simple. Just paint em. I don't usually paint my finger nails because of my job, but theres something about having painted toenails that makes me feel better. Whenever I just have naked toenails, I always think that my feet look literally disgusting. I hate feet to begin with so thats a part of it too. But when they are painted, I feel more attractive. It's also good to control binge eating. Whenever I really feel like binging, I paint my nails. It's simple little things like this that will make a huge impact. 

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Body Image Tip Day 3....H to the IZZO.

Tip #3: Drink water. You hear it every where to drink more water, it's always around us fitblrs. But what I have found with always drinking water is yes, you are doing it so your body can be healthy, but also it changes something in your mood. When you know you are doing healthy things it makes you feel better, spirit wise too. Whenever I have water, I know I'm doing something good, therefore makes me a happier person about my decisions. I have never felt that way about cracking open yet another Diet Coke. I just get mad at myself. SO DRINK WATER. 

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Body Image Tip Day 1 & 2

For this year I am committed to write a tip to a more positive body image one a day. ANd great, I'm already late so I'll write two!!

Tip #1: NEVER compare yourself. Comparing yourself to other people will never help you, compare yourself to who you were yesterday, a month ago, a year ago. Thats the only way you'll feel fully satisfied with yourself. 

Tip #2: Write a note above your mirror to keep you motivated. I look in the mirror constantly (which really isn't a good thing) but having this note right above it, really helps remind me to keep going. Mine says... "It took more than a day to gain it, it'll take more than a day to loose it."