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![Human connection impacts your health more than you think! This is rarely talked about, but highly researched & in accordance with the both the Social Determinants of Health as well as all the research done on the Blue Zones.
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And, I hate to break it to you but if your “healthy lifestyle” is so rigid & restrictive that you aren’t allowed eat normal foods, you could be struggling with disordered eating behaviors or even a full blown ëat|ing disörd€r like orthōr€xia or anōr€xia. You deserve help & healing.
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Wanna talk? Zoom consultations are free. •[BOOK NOW]• button in bio to schedule yours.](https://scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/462824064_509690925277942_4154069626015129908_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=GgqRWOjfJxoQ7kNvgGcj3aO&_nc_ht=scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AUm7XQuURlQANVskqGFkacd&oh=00_AYDPeXQqEY3jP6buuNCwLc1gFN7LaYxk3fbW1c-hq4pe_A&oe=671258B4)
![I know, I know, loving yourself can feel impossible - especially if you currently feel hate toward yourself. Maybe instead of using the word “love” we start with just ACCEPTING yourself, treating yourself with RESPECT, or even practicing being KIND with yourself.
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Why? [you ask] Let me tell you why loving, ACCEPTING, RESPECTING, self-KINDNESS, and/or “liking” yourself is so important [especially for kids/teens]:
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Poor body image can increase the risk of developing mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem/self-worth.
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#PoorBody image can lead to unhealthy eating behaviors and ëat|ng d|sord€rs, which can cause death or long-term physical health consequences.
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Also, poor body image can lead to engaging in risky behaviors like smoking, substance abuse, and dangerous sexual activity.
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Poor body image can be a risk factor for self-harm behavior, particularly among young people who are experiencing emotional difficulties.
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Poor body image can lead to self-isolation, as well as making it difficult to be present in the moment and avoid getting caught up in worries and fears.
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Some factors that can increase the risk of poor body image include:
• Perfectionist tendencies
• Being a high achiever
• Having a “black and white” thinking style
• Internalizing beauty ideals
• Frequently comparing oneself to others
• Being teased or bullied about appearance or weight
• Being exposed to unhealthy body image attitudes and behaviors
• Living in a larger body or having a body that is further from the [impossible] beauty standard](https://scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/462707266_18124155052378562_6943077543398770292_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=TtV294i7JSQQ7kNvgGUg_lF&_nc_ht=scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AUm7XQuURlQANVskqGFkacd&oh=00_AYAfGbythv5prV7GT0_Kz7UL1xwJuLxOKUDNm19RhQayYQ&oe=6712590D)
![I give people tools that allow them make peace with food after years of weight cycling & chronic dieting.
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Ready to learn more about food freedom? Schedule a free 30-min Zoom consultation so we can meet & talk •[BOOK NOW]• button in bio to schedule.
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#MakePeaceWithFood #FoodFreedom #FoodIsNotYourEnemy #ChronicDieting #WeightCycling #YoyoDieting #DietsDontWork](https://scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/461985928_18124047601378562_3634835169119726595_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=NBjrn4pIQosQ7kNvgHrhWji&_nc_ht=scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AUm7XQuURlQANVskqGFkacd&oh=00_AYA76tR99cARQItVcjX8e2vV_eZoSH7hMXJYhiiCTW5X8Q&oe=6712882F)
![Unbeknownst to most, poor #BodyImage is not a body problem - it is, however, a brain/thinking problem …
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Therefore, we don’t “fix” poor body image by changing our body, our appearance, our weight, our shape, or our size. We address/improve #PoorBodyImage by challenging our thoughts, changing our inner dialogue [#SelfTalk], and, over time, rewiring our brain [#Neuroplasticity baby].
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Wanna hear more? •[BOOK NOW]• button in bio to schedule a free 30-min Zoom consultation. I can’t wait to meet you!
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#SelfKindness #SelfAcceptance #YourBodyIsNotAProblem #YourBodyIsNotTheEnemy #YourBodyIsYourHome](https://scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/462521308_3789058261350758_7307752339826022521_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=Y-F84W5hIBIQ7kNvgHdyGj2&_nc_ht=scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AUm7XQuURlQANVskqGFkacd&oh=00_AYDOn3V9tnZGCxFs9RGwT7a0h9SHwgQgaYDKYBEiEMaQzw&oe=67128E64)
