Positive Body Talk

How many times have we heard (nay, said!) any of the following:
"Ugh, I'm so fat in this"
"My stomach is huge"
"I can't wear that.  It makes my _____ look fat"

Why do we do that to ourselves? Is it because it is socially programmed into us?  Or because we don't feel worthy of being beautiful?

Well, I argue that that needs to stop - pronto!

If you've ever heard anything about Positive Self Talk, I'm sure the name Shad Helmstetter wasn't far behind.  He's the "father" of it, and has written numerous books on the subject.  In fact, his neuroplasticity is finally catching the eyes of researchers and scientists.  Pretty cool stuff, huh?

So let's commit to changing that negative self-talk.  After all, if we are to become healthier, stronger, more self-confident, and generally happier, we need to be sure the stuff that comes out of our mouths or that which is thought is falls into the positive category!

So, an introduction to a clip from my sequel to Living With B: A College Girl's Struggle with Bulimia and Everyday Life, which is in the process of being completed (and an ode to every person or girl out there who dares to believe she deserves more and is working to achieve it):

The following should be read and repeated aloud as much as possible.  (and if you're anything like me, the first time I did this I couldn't finish because I thought "This is dumb."  That's okay, that's your angry-self talking.  Don't listen to her)

I am healthy
I live every day by making the best and healthiest choices for me
I love the way I look
I am beautiful
I take care of my body and it takes care of me
When I'm faced with a decision about what to eat, I always choose the healthiest option
I feel good when I make healthy decisions
I am beautiful, and I deserve to be beautiful
I love my body

Alright!  Now it's your turn.  Don't fret if you can't get through it without cringing or laughing or just generally walking away from it.  It takes time, practice, and patience.  Just know that even by starting this, you are doing great things for yourself.

Might I suggest even recording yourself saying it on your iPhone?  That way you can just play it back to yourself and listen to yourself speak it over you.  Great option!