Blog Topic: Weight
How to be a Body Positive Ally
I’m being good.”
“Just two chips.”
“Cheat day.”
“I feel fat.”
“Make good choices.”
“Counting calories.”
“I ate so badly on the weekend, need to go to the gym, lose 10 kilos, feel so fat, doing a cleanse.”
Chances are, you’ve heard these phrases before. You’ve probably said a few of them too, no matter what your size or relationship with your body.
They may seem harmless, but what you are saying to your fat friend, colleague or family member is: I am doing my very best to not be like you.
Self-Compassion
https://www.amazon.ca/Self-Compassion-Beating-Yourself-Insecurity-Behind/dp/0061733512
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion
https://www.amazon.ca/Mindful-Path-Self-Compassion-Yourself-Destructive/dp/1593859759/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2BW0HC45XPDHKQ32RWJQ
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook
https://www.amazon.ca/Mindful-Self-Compassion-Workbook-Yourself-Strength/dp/1462526780/ref=asc_df_1462526780/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309622281255&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13018011087100479497&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&...
Self-Compassion Cards
http://compassioninspiredhealth.com/product/self-compassion-cards/
Hardwiring Happiness
Confessions of a Jewish Mother
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRbL46mWx9w&list=PL7q3soyw1LsGh2RYqMkijWeqPWgo57Pa3&index=2&t=0s
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