How Can You Become More Body Neutral?

Do you find self deprecating jokes to be some of your best work? Is it an easy pattern to find fault in your body? Does the body positive movement feel a bit too inauthentic for you?

The practice of being Body Neutral may be just what you need! Last month, I talked to a journalist at CNET and explored what body neutrality is and how to add it into your practice. See the link to Macy Meyer’s full article below!

Body neutrality and intuitive eating can improve your mental health and improve your relationship with food and your body.

What is Body Neutrality?

Body Neutrality is the practice of not assigning negative or positive values to one’s body. Instead, body neutrality focuses on accepting the body as-is and concentrating on what the body is capable of rather than how it looks.

How do you Practice Body Neutrality?

  • Learn to eat intuitively (honoring your hunger by eating when you feel like eating, not eating when you feel full).Stop talking about and participating in diets.

  • Don't allow jokes or teasing about your (or someone else's) weight. This might mean setting boundaries with friends or family who do this.

  • Guard what you see, especially online. Limit social media feeds that are full of "before" and "after" photos, fat burning pills and hacks, or altered body images.

  • Focus on qualities about yourself that are independent of your appearance.

  • Give yourself grace while navigating body neutrality, and know you won't feel neutral about your body overnight.

Want to learn more about Body Neutrality? Click Here and see the full article.

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