Self-care requires you to be mindful, to give yourself what you need, and to meet yourself where you are.
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Tag: health
50 Body Love Self-Care Tips for Beginners
Here are some amazing body-love tips for physical + mental self-care.
Everything in Moderation: the story of a thick girl
I always wanted an hour-glass figure. It was all I could think about. I would binge exercise and go on diets for months at a time. I spent so much time in the gym imagining how I would look with that figure. I day-dreamed that if I was shaped like a Coke bottle, I would walk the streets, like … Continue reading Everything in Moderation: the story of a thick girl
Why I prefer to take the stairs
Healthy wellness is a journey.... it is not a sprint, it is a marathon. In the past, I have jumped into full work out plans and diets; I was unsuccessful. For some, jumping into a workout may be beneficial, but for me it never helped me change my lifestyle. Eventually, I gave up, binged, and … Continue reading Why I prefer to take the stairs
A Healthy Mind: The Story of a Thick Girl
"After giving birth to my daughter, I gained weight, and entered the 200 lb. club. In my mind, I expected that I would get my body back immediately. Of course it takes time to lose weight and so the process didn’t go as expected. As a result, there are times when I hate what I see in the mirror. At some point I realized that I was body shaming myself." (blog contribution to Rock Your Reality, Pinkspen)
Self-care Gratitude Journal
For the next 7 days, write down 5 things that you are grateful for; the positive things in your life, and the things that make you happy!
Self-Awareness: Thin vs. Fat BIAS
Women of all shapes and sizes are beautiful. We must stand together and support one another.