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Jul 2024
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2640: Body Image: How to Love the Body Y...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2640:

Chalene Johnson shares her personal journey of overcoming negative body image and offers practical tips to boost self-esteem. By focusing on positive self-talk, avoiding negative influences, and setting realistic goals, she encourages us to love and appreciate our bodies as they are.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.chalenejohnson.com/body-image-how-to-love-the-body-you-have/

Quotes to ponder:

"Even though it might feel weird to look at yourself in the mirror and say 'damn! you’re hot!' it is actually a proven technique that is used in behavioral therapy."

"If you don’t like yourself and your body, working out like a mad man, doing tons of cardio, lifting nonstop, isn’t going to change your mindset."

"Create small, attainable, measurable goals and congratulate yourself when you achieve them!"

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