Do you love your body? Few of us do, but we should! Our bodies are amazing machines that house our souls and deserve our respect and care. In fact, there\u2019s even evidence to suggest that the way we feel about our bodies can have an impact on our immune system. A body that is loved is a healthier body. So how do you get there? Here are 10 tips to help you love your body.<\/p>\n
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Listen to what your body is telling you<\/strong>. Eat when you\u2019re hungry, drink when you are thirsty and sleep when you\u2019re tired. Practice mindfulness, breathing deeply and asking your body what it needs in this moment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Change the way you speak to yourself. <\/strong>When you begin to descend into negative self-talk, ask yourself if you\u2019d speak that way to someone you love. If not, don\u2019t speak to yourself that way, either.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Go fat free. <\/strong>No, not your diet. Change your outlook so you\u2019re not focused on fatness or thinness. Don\u2019t engage in weight discussions with friends, coworkers or family members. Don\u2019t compare yourself to others, and don\u2019t criticize yourself or others. Treat yourself like more than a number on a scale, celebrating your unique gifts and abilities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Think of your body not as decorative but as useful<\/strong>. Pay attention to the way your body moves, and be grateful! Spend a day noticing all the things your body does well, and thanking it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Exercise and eat well to feel healthy and strong<\/strong>. Drop the mentality that compels you to exercise and diet in order to lose weight. Instead, participate in exercise you enjoy, to make you feel confident and strong. Fill your plate with good food, like fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. Practice mindful eating, noticing how good food tastes. Channel your inner child and go back to the time when you ate and exercised for the joy of the experience.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Carry yourself like a person of worth<\/strong>. Stand up straight, hold your head high and smile! You\u2019ll be surprised at the positive response you get, and that response can make you feel more confident.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Question media messages<\/strong>. The next time you see an ad or a commercial that causes you to feel less worthy than a professional model, don\u2019t question yourself, question the ad. Let yourself get mad enough to write the company, if that will make you feel better. Define beauty standards for yourself, don\u2019t let advertisers define them for you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wear clothes that fit your body<\/strong>. Clothes that don\u2019t fit properly are uncomfortable and make you feel less attractive. Don\u2019t focus on the size on the tag, focus on how the clothes fit and complement your figure.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Don\u2019t put off living life<\/strong>. Don\u2019t wait until you hit a certain size or weight to do the things you\u2019ve been planning to do. Don\u2019t avoid family photos. Don\u2019t cut yourself out of your family\u2019s memories because of insecurities! Be the person you were meant to be and most of all, be present.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fake it until you make it<\/strong>. Keep telling yourself that you are beautiful, every single day. Practice loving your body even if if feels disingenuous. You\u2019ll get there!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n At the Wellbridge Family of Athletic Clubs<\/a>, we offer world-class training that keeps up-to-date with the latest in health and wellness. At our clubs, you\u2019ll be greeted by our friendly team before you\u2019re challenged and motivated by top-notch instructors in our fitness classes. You\u2019ll make new friends because you belong here. Join today<\/a> or contact us<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Do you love your body? Few of us do, but we should! Our bodies are amazing machines that house our souls and deserve our respect…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":77,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46639","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fitness-topics"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n