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Many people, especially teenagers, wake up every morning with less than confident thoughts. Not only does this make you feel bad and lower your self-esteem, it can lead to dangerous habits like eating disorders. You can feel good about your body and lead a happy and fulfilling life, whatever your body type and age.

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    Realize that it's what's on the inside that counts. If someone judges you on how you look rather than on your personality, well frankly they're not worth bothering about.
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    Know that everyone feels negatively about their looks at some time or other. Celebrities you see, or even just the 'pretty' girl at work, all doubt their looks sometimes.
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    DON'T compare yourself to others. You are you, and that is wonderful. Confidence is everything. If you have a positive body image you will feel better about yourself.
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    Exercise is great. Moving your body makes you healthier and releases feel-good endorphins. Exercise two to three times a week, skipping a day between sessions.
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    Smile! Smiling helps release chemicals in the body which increase cell reproduction and will also mean you have more energy to strut your lovely stuff in the day.
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    Look at yourself without clothes in private in front of a full-length mirror. Note the parts of your body that you truly like.
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    You are more than your body type! Make a list of positive non-body traits you love about yourself.
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    If you are really troubled by your body and how it looks, TALK to someone about it: a friend, a parent or even a counselor.
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Tips

  • Any "Ugly Betty" fans out there? Betty may not be the prettiest girl on the block, but she isn't bothered, so neither should you! Everyone likes her for her quirkiness and uniqueness. We are all unique and have gorgeous properties, even if we're sometimes blind to them.
  • Don't be overly concerned about weight. If you eat right and exercise properly, you will become fit. Fitness is the key to health. Be consistent and allow enough time to see results.
  • Try making a list of ten things that you really like about yourself. They can be based on physical appearance (eyes, hair, etc.) or personality (ex. smart, helpful). Read this list whenever you're feeling bad about yourself.

Warnings

  • Don't use drugs or smoke in an effort to get skinny. Drugs are illegal for a reason. They mess up your mind, which can often make your thought and social life spiral downward.

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Categories: Nutrition and Lifestyle Eating | Personal Fitness

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Español: Cómo tener una imagen corporal positiva, Русский: полюбить свое тело, Português: Como Ter uma Imagem Corporal Positiva

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