Body Self Image

Our beauty-obsessed world perpetuates the idea that happiness, health, and ability to be loved are dependent on how we look, but authors Lindsay and Lexie Kite offer an alternative vision. With insights drawn from their extensive body image research, Lindsay and Lexie—PhDs and founders of the nonprofit Beauty Redefined (and also twin sisters!)—lay out an action plan that arms you with the skills you need to reconnect with your whole self and free yourself from the constraints of self-objectification.

"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 ...

Your body rules - the know-how a girl needs to navigate the changes of puberty. Puberty can be a difficult time for a young girl - and it’s natural not to know who (or what) to ask. Celebrate Your Body encourages girls to face this whole puberty thing with excitement and empowerment. From period care to mysterious hair in new places, this standout among puberty books for girls has the answers you’re looking for - in a way you can relate to.

Seventeen-year-old Elena is vanishing. Every day means renewed determination, so every day means fewer calories. This is the story of a girl whose armor against anxiety becomes artillery against herself as she battles on both sides of a lose-lose war in a struggle with anorexia.

In her groundbreaking debut essay collection, actress Lily Collins—Golden Globe-nominated star of Rules Don’t Apply, Mortal Instruments, and To the Bone—is opening a poignant, honest conversation about the things young women struggle with: body image, self-confidence, relationships, family, dating, and so much more. Lily shares her life and her own deepest secrets, underlining that every single one of us experiences pain and heartbreak. We all understand what it’s like to live in the light and in the dark. For Lily, it’s about making it through to the other side, where you love what you see in the mirror and where you embrace yourself just as you are. She's learned that all it takes is one person standing up and saying something for everyone else to realize they’re not alone. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Lily’s honest voice will inspire you to be who you are and say what you feel. It’s time to claim your voice! It’s time to live your life unfiltered.

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 ...

A lot of us were raised on toxic diet culture—restrictions, limitations, and deprivation. Then the pendulum swung to the other extreme, with messages that we could love ourselves at any size, any weight, any shape…but sometimes, even that can feel like a lot of pressure. There is a third option: body neutrality. For many of us, a neutral approach to our physical self—based on compassion, acceptance, and respect—can be a revolutionary, rewarding shift in how we move through the world. I Am More Than My Body will help you strengthen your relationship with yourself and find balance.

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 ...

Ollie is after the perfect body. That's the way to get the perfect boyfriend and the perfect life, right? Stuck in the same routine every day, Ollie is not expecting to fall for a man who does not conform to the gay ideals of perfection. Still, he's confident and sexy. Can Ollie get past what he thinks he wants to love what he needs? Jeremy is a man that knows what he wants. He has his sights on Ollie. Can he get Ollie to be okay with himself and let love in?

Many women have false beliefs about who we are and what we must do to succeed. If you pit yourself against other women because of this, you’re holding yourself back. It’s time for a change. Women are ready to stop the vicious cycle of criticizing, judging, gossiping, and comparing themselves. We want to feel good in our own skin and know we’re enough, just as we are. This book is an evidence-based, actionable guide to creating a better life for yourself and a better world with more opportunity for women and girls.

Hypnotherapy scripts are a vital tool for hypnotherapists and clinical hypnotherapists in guiding their clients through the hypnotic process. These scripts provide a structured framework for the hypnotherapist to follow, ensuring that the session is focused and effective. By utilizing carefully crafted scripts, hypnotherapists can tailor their approach to address their clients' specic needs and goals, whether it be weight loss, smoking cessation, anxiety relief, condence building, or any other issue.

Many people think that confidence is something we’re born with. However, in reality, self-love is learnt and cultivated through practices such as the one you’ll find within these pages. To assist you on your inner journey to building self-esteem and growing in confidence, these 101 statements will enable you to reshape your mindset and thought patterns.

The champion must not waver. The champion must not fear. The gate of darkness closes. Elisa is a fugitive. Her enemies have stolen the man she loves, and they await her at the gate of darkness. Her country is on the brink of civil war, with her own soldiers ordered to kill her on sight. Her Royal Majesty, Queen Lucero-Elisa née Riqueza de Vega, bearer of the Godstone, will lead her three loyal companions deep into the enemy's kingdom, a land of ice and snow and brutal magic, to rescue Hector and win back her throne.

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 ...

Imagine waking in a hospital bed to find your frail pale arm punctured by an IV transferring fluids and nutrients into your weak, stiff body. You just had a seizure precipitated by your chronic struggle with unacknowledged eating disorders (ED). Living Full is author Danielle Sherman-Lazar's story. Filled with pop culture references, humor, and delivered with raw honesty about the escalating and dangerous behaviors of a person acting out the mental illness of ED, Living Full chronicles Danielle Sherman-Lazar's step-by-step descent into the nightmare that is full-blown ED.

Everyone deserves to feel comfortable in the skin they are in, and journeying through this audiobook is the perfect place to start a new relationship with your body, your mind, and your health. Your journey will take you day-by-day over a 50-day period, challenging and transforming how you see yourself. All you need is five minutes each day to listen to the lesson and personal application challenge of the day;

Faith Herbert is a pretty regular teen. When she’s not hanging out with her two best friends, Matt and Ches, she’s volunteering at the local animal shelter or obsessing over the long-running teen drama The Grove. So far, her senior year has been spent trying to sort out her feelings for her maybe-crush Johnny and making plans to stay close to Grandma Lou after graduation. Of course, there’s also that small matter of recently discovering she can fly....

Your body is a sacred treasure, a worshipful instrument, and a unique masterpiece! That’s a pretty big deal. But sometimes it feels confusing, awkward, and flawed. The truth is: You and your body, all of it, are important and beautiful, designed especially by God with a specific plan and purpose. Each chapter in Perfectly Unique focuses on a different part of your body and the potential it has for helping grow your faith.

Her wedding nerves are escalated by plunging self-esteem. When she decides to hit the gym, can she find her muscles and mojo before wedding bells chime? Bride-to-be Aubrey is thrilled with her progress at becoming trim and terrific. But her confidence is shattered when she compares herself to her fiancé’s former personal-trainer girlfriend. She heads back to the dreaded fitness center, determined to shed those last few pounds. Needing Mr.Skinny more than ever, Aubrey is terrified when he goes AWOL…and is forced to face her least favorite place alone. Will Aubrey find the no-frills ...

I never had any poor image of myself since childhood till when others made me think so lowly of myself, it begins as a simple comment, a playful tease which turns into a contemplation and later becomes a belief, then slowly becomes a reality. A feeling of uneasiness begins to crouch into the mind, some of such thoughts do rise deep from oneself, however, most are ideas of external origin, beliefs put into them by others who despise them, it therefore depends on one's own ability to wade off these invading notions. Whether they stand their ground and defend their confidence or simply give up...