With all the selfies and Dove Beauty-inspired campaigns, body positivity can seem more like a cultural movement than a personal practice. And as inspiring as the body positive messages are, it’s just as important to incorporate daily habits to feel good in your own skin.<\/p>\n
Here are small changes you can make top practice self-love:<\/p>\n
Ditch the\u00a0scale for good Eat ice cream without a topping of guilt<\/strong> Buy clothes that make you feel good<\/strong> Clear your mind of negativity Exercise to engage your body<\/strong> xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"With all the selfies and Dove Beauty-inspired campaigns, body positivity can seem more like a ...","author":7537484,"featured_media":105863,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/30110125\/happy-660x400.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/30110125\/happy-e1498845691381.jpg","formated_date":"July 4, 2017","category_name":"Wellness","category_icon":"https:\/\/d3vodd1ws13xud.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10113835\/health-2.svg","author_name":"Kristen Lee","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#5ab717","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105861"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7537484"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=105861"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105861\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/105863"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=105861"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=105861"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=105861"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n<\/strong>If you find your day being made or ruined by the number on the scale, it\u2019s a sign that the scale holds more power than it should. Don\u2019t let the number become a measure of your worth and value! Otherwise, you tether your self-esteem to a fluctuating inconsistency. Moving towards body positivity requires a separation of your health and happiness from the number on the scale. After all, your weight is a poor indicator of health anyway. So ditch the scale; you\u2019re better off without it. <\/span><\/p>\n
\nEating isn\u2019t a moral act \u2013 you\u2019re no better or worse of a person if you decide to eat dessert or have a salad for lunch. As soon as you notice the feeling of guilt creeping in, reassure yourself that it\u2019s OK to eat and enjoy sweets! The more you accept all foods as part of normal eating, the less you\u2019ll judge yourself and your body at every meal. <\/span><\/p>\n
\nCall it your weight loss motivation or a nauseating reminder, but we all have that\u00a0pair of ill-fitting jeans we can\u2019t seem to get rid of. Instead of finding clothes that fit, we cling onto the pant size of our yesteryears. But the physical body is constantly evolving, and embracing change is a key part of body positivity. So forget the number on the label, and instead, focus on fit and feel.\u00a0If you think you look and feel great, make the purchase!<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Negative self-talk can become a nasty habit. Spend time observing the types of thoughts that come up throughout your day. You might be surprised by how often a self-deprecating, body disparaging thought passes through. When you notice yourself making a self-critical comment, press \u201cpause\u201d and challenge it. Body positivity is a matter of the mind, not a physical makeover. <\/span><\/p>\n
\nIf you exercise just to compensate for consumed calories, then it\u2019s time to reevaluate. Skip the gym and the intense HIIT class, and opt for an activity that isn\u2019t ruled by numbers. Allow yourself to reconnect with your body — go on a solo hike, take a vinyasa flow yoga class, or ride your bike around town. Focus on how your body and mind feel rather than on how many calories\u00a0you burn.<\/p>\n