How to be body confident

I've seen some statistics surrounding body confidence lately, most I have to say are really rather shocking. Women not going for an interview because of the way they feel about their body! Let me just tell you ladies I've been every where from a size 6 to a 16, so in-case you think I can't possibly relate - I can! ;-)

Ok, so what's the reason?

Others around you have made comments on your appearance
First up, you need to check who you're surrounding yourself with if it's one of your "friends" that has made such comments. Either, they aren't your friends OR they're more likely, in fact, to be projecting their insecurities onto you. A lot of the time, others make comments and assume that just because you're friends, you are automatically ok with what they're saying. If that's the case then you need to let them know and educate them and that you feel hurt by what they said, even if it was meant in good faith. You should find that if they're true friends, they will be horrified and never say it again!

Don't be subject to fad diets
If you're already feeling low, restricting your calories will NOT help: it will leave you feeling worse. Just make wise choices, this way you won't feel like you're on any kind of "diet".

Stop calling chocolate bad
Ok, so this one doesn't JUST apply to chocolate but in fact any foods that are high in calories or sugars, usually considered "bad food". A lot like my previous point, if you tell yourself you CAN'T have this food then you'll probably want it more...am I right?! We've all been there and it goes something like this;

"Today I'm going to eat well, no more chocolate."
You go to the shop to buy healthy groceries...and see chocolate EVERYWHERE.
You feel miserable that you can't have chocolate.
Who say's you couldn't have that chocolate...oh...you did? Don't you sound a bit crazy now, arguing with your own rules?

Do you think this would have happened if you just told yourself you can eat anything you want? Everything in moderation.





Don't stress 
Did you know that stress can actually stop you from losing weight, crazy huh? Cortisol (our stress hormone) is responsible for maintaining our blood sugar levels and insulin helps our cells absorb glucose. When we are stressed, both insulin and cortisol remain elevated in the blood, and the extra glucose is stored as fat - mostly in the abdomen. That's science people, so stop stressing and lose weight - easy!

Focus on features that you DO like about yourself.
Ok, so you might not like your thighs or tummy, but you do have other body parts you know! Usually we only dislike a couple of things such as, "oh I really don't like my tummy" or "I wish my thighs were slimmer."

So, I'd like you to tell me what you like about yourself...and I'll go first! I like my eyes, jawline, lips, my shoulders, elegant hands and the fact I'm really in proportion and tall.