20 POSITIVE BODY AFFIRMATIONS TO BOOST YOUR BODY IMAGE

I work with many clients who are excited to meet with me to help them achieve their nutrition and health goals through diet and supplements. For many of them, food is a way to suppress emotions rather than deal with them or a punishment and reward system that goes beyond nourishment.

When you have a negative self-image, especially when it comes to your body, it can be difficult to see it evolving in a positive way. External influences have a major influence on how we see our bodies, and the image we see in the mirror can be a distorted view of who we really are.

With a positive self-image, we recognize and own our unique body and its potential while being realistic about our abilities and limitations. But, with a negative body image, we focus too much on our faults and imperfections.

Having a positive body image of ourselves can boost our physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. A powerful way to improve this is using positive affirmations, which harnesses the Law of Attraction.

You and your body are a team, and it only wants what’s best for you. Give one of these 20 positive body affirmations a try to boost your body image. Find at least three that work for you and repeat them often. Stick them on your mirror as a reminder. You’ll feel better about your body and make better decisions as you continue your health journey as well.

1. I love my body and I love myself.
2. I am perfect and complete just the way I am.
3. My brain is my sexiest body part.
4. My body is a vessel for my awesomeness.
5. I eat a variety of foods for my health, wellness, and enjoyment.
6. There is more to life than worrying about my weight and I’m ready to experience it.
7. I am at home in my body.
8. I am grateful for what my body can do.
9. I am kind to my body.
10. I am strong.
11. I am beautiful.
12. I am enough.
13. My body is unique
14. My body deserves love.
15. My body deserves respect.
16. My body deserves care.
17. My body is capable.
18. The number on the scale does not define me.
19. I deserve to feel great about my body.
20. I choose health and healing over diets and punishing myself.

[RECIPE] LENTIL, PEAR & BEET SALAD

Serves: 2

Ingredients (use organic where possible):

• 4 cups chopped romaine
• 1 medium beet, grated
• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 large pear, cored and chopped
• 1/4 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1 15-ounce BPA-free can lentils, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup Apple Cider and Smoked Olive Oil Vinaigrette

For an omnivore option, add 1 can BPA-free salmon, rinsed and drained.

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl.
2. Mix gently, then serve.
3. Enjoy!

To Your Health,

Patti