Body Image

The Body Image Blueprint is an honest, refreshing, and oftentimes, witty approach to finding body love and acceptance in a society that preaches otherwise. The Body Image Blueprint recounts Jenny Eden Berk's struggle to find clarity in a culture obsessed with dieting. Through her own experience and with her proven techniques, Jenny helps readers navigate their own body image blueprint. In this book you will find: - Interviews from more than 50 men and women between the ages of 22-70 talking about their own body image perceptions. - Conversations about the rawness and commonalities between ...

In This Is Body Grief, disability advocate and recovery expert Jayne Mattingly lays out a groundbreaking approach to mourning and accepting one’s ever-changing body. Like all grief, she says, Body Grief cannot be overcome but felt in all its complexity. Dismantling the narrative that your body is “against you,” she presents new ways to cope with your body's fluctuating abilities with self-compassion and grace.

Discover easy, fun, and free ways to practice self-care in your daily life, with no extra time needed. Find out how to pamper and care for yourself as well as you care for others, without guilt. In this book you will find 100 ways to enjoy self-care and increase your self-esteem. You owe it to yourself as a human being!

Ever looked in a mirror and absolutely hated what you see? Well, you’re not the only one. Find yourself checking, adjusting, fidgeting, constantly aware and trying to correct the very thing you feel is wrong about you physically? You're not the only one. Find it almost impossible to relax in social situations, because you are sure that other people are noticing your ‘flaw’ too, and thinking about how disgusting or ugly you are? You are not alone. Body dysmorphic disorder is a serious mental health disorder estimated to affect around 1 in 50 people (approx. 2%) and is likely a lot ...

Unlock the Power of Self-Worth—Live with Confidence, Purpose, and Joy Do you ever feel like you’re not enough—or struggle to define who you really are? It’s time to stop living by labels, limitations, or the opinions of others. Your true identity isn’t found in your appearance, career, past mistakes, or social status—it’s built on something far deeper, more powerful, and unshakably personal. Choose a Positive Self-Image is your roadmap to discovering and embracing your authentic self. With timeless wisdom, practical steps, and empowering insight, this book will help you stop ...

There is endless information (and misinformation!) about food and our bodies in today's western culture, but what does the Bible say? Does Jesus speak in this area of our lives? Can you be a follower of Christ and struggle with food and body image? In this book, Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), Anna Marie Long, and Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BS), personal trainer (PT), and master’s student in counseling, Stephanie Brown, aim to help people restore their relationship with food, exercise, and body image through the Bible and sound nutrition!

"This book is a page turner! Once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down. One of the most interesting books I've read in a while." - Josephine, Amazon UK Review "Mekdela effectively dissects the intersections between race, colonialism, sexism, and fatphobia...this was so easy to read whilst effectively teaching me so much about the ways that fatphobia is ingrained into every aspect of society" - Charlie, Amazon UK Review "Well-thought out, well-researched ideas...like any good activist, Mekdela doesn't just throw out a tale or two, she offers samples, examples, and perhaps, a solution or ...

Johanna S. Kandel, founder and executive director of The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness, struggled with her eating disorder for 10 years before finally getting help. Now fully recovered, Kandel knows firsthand how difficult the healing process can be. Through her work with the Alliance - leading support groups, speaking nationwide, and collaborating with professionals in the field - she's developed a set of practical tools to address the everyday challenges of recovery.

In the second book of the Uglies series, Tally's Pretty. And everything's changed. The new, Pretty Tally is totally happy right where she is. She doesn't think she needs any kind of cure at all. When someone from her Ugly life shows up with a message, Tally has a hard time listening. Did she really promise to give all this up? Is she bound by a promise she made when she was a different person?

Discover the Freedom to be the Girl God Made At the age of eight, Jennifer Strickland entered the world of modeling, beginning a journey that took her to the runways of Milan. On the outside, she seemed to have it all: walking the runway for Giorgio Armani, commercials for companies from Oil of Olay to Mercedes Benz, worldwide attention, and all the glamour that comes with the fashion industry. But she quickly discovered that this world is not all glitter and gold... Girl Perfect is the haunting story of Jennifer’s journey from fashion to faith. Within these pages, you will get an inside ...

It’s no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over 16 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light. In the first chapter, Tolle introduces listeners to enlightenment and its natural enemy, the mind.

Hollywood, the music industry, and large corporations promise happiness, pleasure, popularity, and power if we would just buy what they are selling. But their tactics are smoke and mirrors, and their promises are hollow. From photoshop to misleading advertising to the use of paid celebrities, a cocktail of lies tell us how we are supposed to look and feel about ourselves.

Nudism is an incredible comfortable and natural lifestyle. Although, most people will frown upon nudity, even in the vicinity of their own homes. This short book explores twelve, easy but not so simple, ways to get totally comfortable with your own and others nudity in a non sexual context.

Are you tired of the endless cycle of dieting? Do you feel trapped in a battle against food and your body? Chronic dieting not only takes a toll on your mental health but also disconnects you from the natural wisdom of your body. The constant pressure from diet culture can lead to a harmful relationship with food and exercise, leaving you feeling defeated and unsatisfied. In "The Intuitive Eating Revolution," Paulina Scott, a seasoned health and wellness coach with 20 years of experience, offers a transformative approach to eating and living. Drawing from her extensive practice in Roanoke, ...

GOLD MEDAL WINNER 2024 GLOBAL PUBLISHING AWARDS for Teen & Young Adult Literature & Fiction Written by an ex-Vogue and Elle Beauty Editor and AWARD WINNING AUTHOR who knows the media inside and out, "Girl Unplugged" lifts the lid on social media, body love and girl group dynamics to show you how to UNPLUG from the pressure - on your own terms! Are you ready to discover unbreakable self-esteem and total body love? Do you want to "unplug" from the comparison culture of social media and peer pressure? You’ve come to the right place! In "Girl Unplugged: Survival Guide for Teens," you’ll ...

Discover the science-based formula for losing weight while eating and sitting down. Hundreds of over 60s already revolutionize their golden years in just 5 minutes daily. You can do it, too! Last thing you need in the golden years, the phase where you should enjoy every moment rather than feel dependent on others. Carrying excess weight as you age only places more strain on stiff joints, further limiting mobility. Are you experiencing the infamous morning stiffness? Looking at the mirror makes you feel worse, especially if you see sagging skin, excess neck folds, or a newly shapeless belly....

Ever been fat shamed? Even by your own voice? Don’t waste another minute—because it’s time to love the skin you’re in, no matter what you weigh! This isn’t a diet book. And it’s not going to tell you how to lose weight. It has something much more important to share, and you won’t believe the difference you’ll feel. In Fat Shame: Ditch the Shame, Get Confident, and Claim the Life You Deserve, author Nicole Black shares her own journey with yo-yo dieting and going from obese to thin, from thin to obese, and finally, from obese to healthy. She discovered that even at a size ...

Let’s get one thing straight: nobody wakes up one morning, looks in the mirror, and says, “You know what? Today’s the day I confidently bare it all to a bunch of strangers.” If they do, they’re either lying or secretly a superhero. For the rest of us, the journey to loving our bodies—and letting them see the light of day in a nudist setting—is a lot less glamorous and a lot more awkward. When I first considered trying nudism, the idea of being naked in public felt somewhere between thrilling and terrifying. I wasn’t sure what scared me more: the thought of exposing my ...

Tall. Short. Big. Small. Bodies come in all shapes and sizes. They change as you get older. Making healthy choices, exercising, and getting enough sleep will help you be the best version of yourself. You only have one body, and it’s important to love the one you have.

Does the mirror define your beauty and who you are? Are you desperately striving for the world's "perfect image" of outer beauty? Or have you given up trying, realizing you'll never be "good enough?" It's time to look deeper, past the surface. It's time to find your true beauty! Get practical, real-life, biblical advice for the issues you deal with every day... Body Image. Beauty. Fashion. Sex. Dating. Self Esteem. Relationships. Will you dare to look deeper? If you do, you will find that there is so much more. More than what your mirror has for you. More than what Hollywood and the media ...