The Surprising Power of Being OK With Your Body

Consider three major reasons why it is worth learning to be positive about your body.

Those who are OK with their body…

  1. …take less sick days and generally feel better – the key here is, no matter what your weight or shape actually is, if you accept who you are, it will make you feel better
  2. …handle set-backs and disappointments much better – self-compassion can make you more resilient during stress and avoid falling prey to eating disorders
  3. …may have a decreased risk of obesity – feeling ashamed of your body size is actually linked to becoming or staying fat

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