A positive body image is one that we should all strive for. This is when you know yourself and who you are. You have a very true perception of your size, shape, and weight. You see yourself as you are in the present. You accept yourself, even though you may be overweight.

1. “Six Steps To A Positive Body Image”
A positive body image is one that we should all strive for.
This is when you know yourself and who you are. You have
a very true perception of your size, shape, and weight. You
see yourself as you are in the present. You accept yourself,
even though you may be overweight. You believe in
yourself and love yourself while still striving for something
better. When you have a positive body image, no time is
spent obsessing about food, weight, calories, exercise, etc.
You are proud of who you are and feel comfortable in your
own body.
Many people that suffer from binge eating disorder do not
have positive body images. Instead, they have very
distorted images of how they see themselves. Here are six
ways to create a positive body image for yourself.

2. 1. Create A List Of People That You Admire:
Write down why you admire each person. As you are
writing the characteristics you like, take notice of what you
are writing down.
For example, let’s say that you have a high regard for
Oprah. Your list might include her generosity towards
people, her willingness to support what she believes in, and
her strong character that went for success no matter what
background she came from. You do not admire Oprah
because of her looks; you admire her for the difference that
she has made in the world. For her contribution to society.
How she has touched and changed so many lives.

3. 2. Remember A Time In Your Life When You
Felt Great About Yourself:
Travel back in your life to a time when you were happy with
your body. Maybe this was high school or college. Whatever
the time, just close your eyes and remember how you felt.
Let these good feelings radiate within you.
3. Write Down What You Like About Yourself
Now:
Take out a piece of paper and write down everything that
you like about yourself. The key here is to focus on the likes
of yourself instead of the many dislikes. Start appreciating
what you do like about yourself. This will make you feel
better overall.

4. 4. Notice How You Carry Yourself When You
Walk:
Do you walk with your head down looking at the ground?
Do you slump your shoulders? Perk up! Start walking and
making eye contact with people. Hold your head up high.
Walk with your shoulders held back.

5. 5. Start Exercising:
If you haven’t exercised in a while, start off slow. Go for a
walk outside on a nice day. If you are used to exercising,
keep it up and change up your routine so that you don’t get
bored. When you exercise you begin to feel good about
yourself, even if it is for 15 minutes. Start off slow and work
your way up.
6. Hang Out With Positive People:
Take a look at the people closest to you. Are they positive
or negative people? Chances are if they are negative this
attitude will reflect on you and your attitude. Try to limit your
time with any negativity as this will only make you feel bad

6. about yourself. You will focus on the things that you do not
like about yourself.
Start feeling good about yourself and learn to accept
yourself. Little by little you will notice changes that have
occurred. Learn to be on your side instead of always being
against yourself. Put your shoulders back and quit thinking
about what you’re not. Love the person you are and the
person that you are becoming.