The first time I saw this video clip was in 2008. In my opinion, the ladies from Tri Delta did a great job, because this message has lingered in my mind since that first view. I did a little digging and found out that they are still working toward this goal. I'm glad to see it wasn't a one time event. What am I talking about? Let me show you.
Delta Delta Delta and key partners are raising the nation's consciousness about the dangers of fat talk and the impact it has on women's self-esteem and confidence. Their efforts continue with the Reflections Body Image Program, a program which focuses on helping women achieve healthy mind, body and spirit.
In this day and age of super models and Hollywood starlets all promoting that that ideal size isn't even a number we need more than ever to share with the women in our lives that we want to change that. The each of us is different and we're not who we are based on our size or dress size. We have value and beauty irregardless of our body shape. I hope you too will hold this message in your memory banks, to let in creep out in positive body talk and to eliminate from your dialogues and conversations negative body talk.
We need to love who we are. If we don't like it, we need to find a positive way to change it. Saying, "I'm so fat" doesn't work to motivate anyone to change that. Love yourself. Find positive reasons to love your body and remind yourself. Here are some tips that might be helpful.
In this day and age of super models and Hollywood starlets all promoting that that ideal size isn't even a number we need more than ever to share with the women in our lives that we want to change that. The each of us is different and we're not who we are based on our size or dress size. We have value and beauty irregardless of our body shape. I hope you too will hold this message in your memory banks, to let in creep out in positive body talk and to eliminate from your dialogues and conversations negative body talk.
We need to love who we are. If we don't like it, we need to find a positive way to change it. Saying, "I'm so fat" doesn't work to motivate anyone to change that. Love yourself. Find positive reasons to love your body and remind yourself. Here are some tips that might be helpful.
“The Top 5 Things You Can Do Now to Promote Positive Body Image”
- Choose one friend or family member and discuss one thing you like about yourselves.
- Keep a journal of all the good things your body allows you to do (e.g., sleep well and wake up rested, play tennis, etc.).
- Pick one friend to make a pact with to avoid negative body talk. When you catch your friend talking negatively about their body, remind them of the pact.
- Make a pledge to end complaints about your body, such as “I’m so flat-chested” or “I hate my legs.” When you catch yourself doing this, make a correction by saying something positive about that body part, such as, “I’m so glad my legs got me through soccer practice today”.
- The next time someone gives you a compliment, rather than objecting (“No, I’m so fat”), practice taking a deep breath and saying “thank you.”
This fat free speak is something we can all practice and share with those important to us. How do you feel about the message that society is sending to women and how do we effectively combat it to keep our children and ourselves healthy -- mind, body and soul?
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