Is Your Body a Perfect 10?

Caring for all your parts, not just the physical, is the fast tract to boosting your body image. These are a few simple steps meant not only to help nurture and love your physical body, but to also help align your mind, body and spirit into a lovable self image for you to embrace wholeheartedly.

Eat Sensibly

• Don't skip breakfast
• Eat fruits and veggies
• Drink plenty of water
• Limit sugar and fat intake
• Don't crash diet
• Don't deprive yourself of occasional treats
• Don't eat during the RED ZONE (between 9 PM and 6 AM)

Exercise Regularly

• Begin a fitness program at your local gym
• Swim laps 2-3 times a week
• Join an aerobics class
• Power walking
• Tai Chi

Challenge Your Mind

• Be open to learning new experiences
• Sign-up for a new class/workshop
• Read a new book

Quiet Your Spirit Routinely

• Pen into a personal journal
• Morning meditation(10-30 minutes)
• Yoga stretches
• Nature walks
• Gardening

Emotional Well Being / Support

• Volunteer / Be a Mentor
• Join a support group
• Immerse yourself into work/hobby that brings out your creative juices

Acceptance / Love Yourself

• Schedule routine health checkups
• Pamper yourself
• Get a massage
• Have a Reiki treatment
• Soak in a steamy bath
• Smile at your reflection in the mirror

Learn more about body images and loving your body

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