{"id":110640,"date":"2023-08-12T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=110640"},"modified":"2023-08-16T14:13:54","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T18:13:54","slug":"how-to-love-your-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-love-your-body\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Love Your Body and Practice Self-Acceptance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you hyper-focused on having the perfect body? How can you love your body the way it is?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The relentless pressure from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/societal-pressures\/\">societal expectations<\/a> can turn eating into a struggle for many people. That&#8217;s why <em>Intuitive Eating<\/em> by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch tells you to accept your unique body and ditch the diets that are causing you to hate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue reading to learn how to love your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reject-diets-and-accept-your-unique-body\"><strong>Reject Diets and Accept Your Unique Body<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to tune in to your body\u2019s needs is to <strong>stop dieting and learn how to love your body as it is now<\/strong>. This requires letting go of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/pressure-to-conform\/\">pressure to conform<\/a> to a specific body size and instead prioritizing your overall physical, mental, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/emotional-health-and-well-being\/\">emotional health<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because dieting interferes with your internal cues and compels you to focus on external factors like numbers on a weighing scale, Tribole and Resch recommend that you <strong>abandon diets and avoid anything that might cause you to fixate on your weight<\/strong>. Here are some ways to achieve this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Throw away your scale. <\/strong>(Shortform note: Many dieticians recommend this advice because weight constantly fluctuates due to factors like hydration, food intake, stress, hormones, and sleep quality\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/dietwise.net.au\/2023\/04\/26\/the-truth-about-weighing-yourself\/#:~:text=their%20recovery%20journey.-,The%20scales%20lie,-Your%20weight%20can\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">making the numbers on the scale meaningless for tracking overall health<\/a>.)&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Delete diet apps and calorie counters, and get rid of dieting books.<\/strong> (Shortform note: Closely tracking your eating habits and weight-loss progress <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/stop-counting-calories#:~:text=When%20we%20consciously%20count%20and%20limit%20our%20calories%2C%20our%20cortisol%20levels%20go%20up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">can elevate stress and cortisol levels<\/a>. This not only disrupts the body&#8217;s ability to regulate hunger and fullness cues, but also undermines your physical health.)<\/li><li><strong>Unfollow influencers who promote dieting.<\/strong> (Shortform note: Research warns that even <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/1461444819826530?journalCode=nmsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">body-positive social media feeds can lead to self-objectification<\/a>, shifting your focus from internal cues to external appearance. Therefore, fill your feed with non-body related content, like hobbies.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-encourage-self-acceptance-by-practicing-self-care\">Encourage Self-Acceptance by Practicing Self-Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even after you remove everything related to dieting from your life, you may find it challenging to accept your body as it is and resist the pressure to manage your weight. To overcome the temptation to give in to this pressure, Tribole and Resch suggest <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-practice-detachment\/\">practicing self-care<\/a> and cultivating respect for your body<\/strong>. Their suggestions for achieving this include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1) Break free from external influences:<\/strong> Let go of comparisons to others by focusing on the unique qualities that make you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/ways-to-feel-better-about-yourself\/\">feel good about yourself<\/a>. Additionally, avoid people who make comments about your weight or eating patterns, and surround yourself with supportive friends who appreciate you for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/your-genius\/\">who you are<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: According to Louise Hay (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/you-can-heal-your-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>You Can Heal Your Life<\/em><\/a>), focusing on qualities that make you feel good about yourself automatically removes unwanted external influences from your life. She argues that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/you-can-heal-your-life#negative-beliefs-create-negative-experiences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">every experience reflects your opinion of yourself<\/a>: If you don&#8217;t accept your body, you send out emotional signals that cause other people to mirror your lack of acceptance back to you\u2014for example, by making you feel uncomfortable about your body. She suggests that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/you-can-heal-your-life#method-1-harness-the-power-of-positive-affirmations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">practicing self-love affirmations improves your self-perception and the emotional signals you emit<\/a>, leading others to respond to you more positively. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/affirmation-and-visualization-7-habits\/\">affirmations<\/a> can be statements such as &#8220;I love and appreciate myself.&#8221;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2) Embrace body positivity:<\/strong> Appreciate the functionality and capabilities of your body by replacing self-critical thoughts about your body with self-affirming ones such as, \u201cMy body is strong and capable,\u201d or \u201cI am beautiful just as I am.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Emily Nagoski (<a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/come-as-you-are\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Come As You Are<\/em><\/a>) suggests complementary advice: <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/come-as-you-are\/chapter-5#strategy-2-confront-cognitive-dissonance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Examine your naked body in the mirror and list everything you like<\/a>. When self-critical thoughts arise, let them go by remembering the perspective you had of your body before society taught you to internalize self-criticism. By making this a daily practice, you\u2019ll gradually unlearn the cultural tendency of self-judgment, as well as the self-criticism your body may trigger.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3) Nurture self-care:<\/strong> Indulge in soothing treatments or massages that promote a positive connection with your body. Enhance this connection by wearing clothing that flatters your personal style and boosts your confidence in your own skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: If you\u2019re unsure how to incorporate self-care practices into your routine, consider partnering with a supportive friend for added encouragement and motivation. Together, you can explore various self-care activities, such as visiting spas, shopping for clothes, or engaging in body-positive classes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-find-your-self-care-squad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This shared journey offers mutual support that makes the process more enjoyable and sustainable<\/a>, empowering both of you to develop a healthier and more positive body image.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you hyper-focused on having the perfect body? How can you love your body the way it is? The relentless pressure from societal expectations can turn eating into a struggle for many people. That&#8217;s why Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch tells you to accept your unique body and ditch the diets that are causing you to hate it. 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