The key is to praise ourselves for what we are doing to change unhealthy habits into healthy ones. When we begin to embrace a loveable image of ourselves regardless of our size, our journey of self-nurturance begins.
To help support a mind, body, and spirit connection, try the self-nurturing steps below. They are designed to help you find your ideal body image and lovingly accept yourself for who you are.
Eating Wisely
- Start with a health breakfast
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Fortify yourself with lots of veggies, fresh fruit and whole grains
- Limit salt, sugar and fat intake
- Stop fad dieting
- Watch your portions and read food labels
- Eat outside of the red zone before 9PM and after 6AM
Exercise Regularly
- Try Yoga, Tai Chi and/or Pilate
- Join a local gym
- Cross train with a coach
- Enroll a fun cardio class
- Power walk with a friend
- Expand Your Mind
- Learn something new
- Attend lectures
- Enroll in a class
- Take a workshop
- Read a new book
Enlighten Your Spirit
- Journal
- Garden and weed
- Meditate
- Stretch
- Hike and take nature Walks
Seek Emotional Well Being
- Join a support group
- Volunteer
- Find a hobby
- Be creative
- Make a decision
Accept & Love Yourself
- Schedule routine medical appointments
- Pamper yourself with a spa treatment
- Look in the mirror and smile
- Accept no more excuses
© Arlene Unger, Your guide to positive Stress, Relationship, Life and Weight Management. Arlene Unger is the Clinical Psychologist with over twenty years of experience and additional certifications in Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Executive Coaching, Addiction, Nonverbal Therapies, and Communication Disorders Coach at MyPrivateCoach.
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