You Don't Have To LOVE Your Body!

You’re all of a sudden supposed to love your body because you some curvy girl in her underwear on a billboard or photo campaign does? I don’t think so. This whole “love your body” campaign/movement doesn't give people anywhere to start. Here is how you can feel way better about your bod (without totally loving your body right now):

1. Start now.

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Start now. You don't have to "love your body" now. But you can start being kind to her, stop being negative to her, and start appreciating her NOW. Don't wait until you "have the body you love" to stop being mean to her. You will never love her in the future if you don't start practicing now.

2. Know you don't have to be perfect.

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Know that you don't have to find every inch of your body perfect to love her. I'm sure you have plenty of things in your life that are not perfect but you love anyway (squeaky bicycles, sleepy husbands, old ratty tee-shirts, silly children, cozy hand-made blankets, drooly dogs…etc.). Turn that onto yourself. You are not perfect, but you CAN have love for yourself anyway.

3. Be kind to yourself.

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Be kind to yourself. Think of your body as someone you love. You would never say horrible things to you best friend/sister/daughter about her body, so try and treat your own body the same. Push away any negative thoughts you have about parts of your body you don't like. Neutral is way better than negative. Start there.

4. Rock a mantra!

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Use mantras as a boost to help you start and stay on this process. Some of my faves:

My body deserves kindness

It's ok to love myself now as I continue to evolve

I am worth feeling good in my own skin

Pick the one that feels like you and go with it!

About the author, Mags Baker

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Mags Baker helps women find their true bliss by giving up dieting and learning to love their lives, all while helping their bodies find their healthy, natural weight.

Through group programs, coaching, and the magsbaker community, women learn to live the rest of their fabulous lives without the bullshit of dieting and hating their bodies.