Speak Out on Body Image

BODY IMAGE AND EATING DISORDERS, March 2010, by Jen Charbonneau


SPEAK OUT ON
BODY IMAGE


Body Image Fact
What would you say if I told you that 70% of girls do not participate in certain activities because they don’t like the way they think they look? Like when they have to wear a bathing suit, team uniform/costume or shorts.

Isn’t that crazy? Are you one of those girls? It’s kind of sad that so much talent is being sidelined for reasons that aren’t even true. The key idea in that fact is “the way girls THINK they look”. We are much more critical in judging OURSELVES.

Those 7 out of 10 girls who THINK they don’t look good enough keep from having fun, enjoying friends, expressing themselves and showcasing their natural gifts and talents.

Your 'Body Image' Affirmations
Read this every day to affirm a positive personal body image:

I love and appreciate my body and I LOOK great just the way I am. I don’t need to change to please others. The only opinion that matters is my own!

Speak Out
Comment here to let others know that you love AND appreciate your body just the way it is. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR BODY?  And WHY? Start your comment with:
What makes me beautiful is... OR
What I love about my body is... OR
Share a real life body image story of your own.

~ Jen


Comment

Sandra 12
i love my ears because they are cute and i love my hands. i have nice fingers!
Jen
Hi Rachel....I love that you love your freckles!
Jen
Hey Sara...it's so cool that your hair changes shades with the seasons! Thanks for posting your comment :)
Sara
what i love about my body is that my hair is darker in the winter and really light in the summer, that i'm short and my eyes: p
Rachel
what I love about my body is that I'm short, i have a lot of freckles, and i guess i have nice eyes, lips and eyebrows lol

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