Wednesday 18 February 2015

How To Create A Positive Body Image

A negative perception of one's body image can not only have a detrimental impact on confidence, lifestyle and mental health, but increase the risk of developing a multitude of health conditions such as eating disorders, malnutrition and depression.

Although the unrealistic definition of the 'perfect' body forces many to religiously compare and criticize, creating a positive mindset can help distinguish fact from fiction when you look in the mirror. Here are my top tips to ensure body beautiful:

* Focus on the areas of your body and appearance that you can change as opposed to obsessing about the areas that you can't.

* Acknowledge what makes you unique. We all are beautiful in our own individual way, and that one thing you hate will often be the one thing others love or admire.

* Ignore the image conscious media. Airbrushed models aren't real. You on the other hand, are.

* Eliminate self-criticism by recognizing what's strong, healthy and beautiful about you and your body.

* Cherish what your body and mind are capable of. There will always be those less fortunate than you who would give anything to see, hear or even walk.

* Think positive. A negative mindset will not only emphasize what you dislike about your appearance, but create flaws that aren't real.

Top tip: Persistence is key when it comes to weight loss, but a negative mindset can instantly diminish motivation and leave you feeling incapable of smashing those goals. Never underestimate the power of positivity, its truly a weapon in disguise.

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