Body Self Image

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.

If you don't like what you see when you look in the mirror, you may not realize that these feelings are entirely within your grasp. You don't need extensive cosmetic surgery, pricey beauty treatments, or weight loss programs, but you may need to do something even more drastic - change your perspective and the way you view yourself. The Body Image Workbook offers a comprehensive program to help you stop focusing on your perceived imperfections and start feeling more confident about the way you look.

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;

Rachel Moore will get fired if she doesn't come back to New York with an exclusive about Rio de Janeiro. Standing in her way and bullying her for her curves is supermodel Chantal. But her hot, Brazilian tour guide, Otavio, tells her curves are admired in Brazil. Rachel is challenged to get out of her comfort zone and dance at the samba school and carnival, and perform a striptease at a bachelorette party. Will Rachel be able to let go of her past and embrace the body-positive view? Rebecca S.: “Wow! Couldn’t put it down and loved every minute of it!” Book Pipeline: “The Brazilian ...

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.

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.

Ever stood in front of your wardrobe and thought, “Nothing to wear”? What if it’s not about fashion at all? In Nothing to Wear: Naked Truths, JD Arden peels back the layers—literal and psychological—on why we dress, how we judge, and what our clothes really say about us (and to us). From the raw honesty of birth to the last outfit we wear, Arden’s sharp, witty prose asks: Are we ever truly clothed, or are we just hiding in plain sight? If you’ve ever wondered why the right outfit feels like armor and the wrong one feels like a jail, this book is your invitation to undress, ...

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 ...

In Decolonizing Wellness, registered dietitian and nutritionist Dalia Kinsey will help listeners improve their health without restriction, eliminate stress around food and eating, and turn food into a source of pleasure instead of shame. A road map to body acceptance and self-care for queer people of color, this book is filled with practical eating practices, journal prompts, affirmations, and mindfulness tools.

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?

In our world filled with insecurities, ranging from self-esteem issues to fear of judgment and body image concerns, there exists a cure. Rather than seeking superficial changes in appearance or surroundings, true security lies in transforming our thought patterns through the wisdom found in scripture. By arming ourselves with spiritual truths, we can overcome the lies that fuel our insecurities. No longer defined by worldly labels, we can reclaim our identity according to God's perspective. Are you ready to regain your confidence and experience wholeness? Join us as we uncover the cure for ...

You Are Enough is a photobook of 9 women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome it. They defeated issues with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, mental health, infertility, illness, crisis, disabilities, and body image to become independent, stronger, and more confident women. Society and social networking platforms show us beautiful photographs of what we should look like and what we could look like if we use the right products, followed the right diet, exercise daily, and use the right products. They tell us that we, too, could be supermodels and be worthy of love, ...

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.

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.

Are you ready to silence self-doubt, embrace your natural beauty, and walk confidently in your power? This book is your daily guide to unshakable self-worth, designed specifically for Black women to embrace their beauty, silence negative self-talk, and stand boldly in their authenticity. You deserve to feel confident, loved, and worthy every single day. And with the right affirmations, you can rewire your mindset, release self-doubt, and step into the powerful Black queen you were born to be!

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.

"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 ...

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.

She has skin as white as snow, lips red as a rose, and hair black as ebony. She’s also got curves that go on forever! But after years of being bullied and shamed about her weight, Neve Bianca can’t see her own beauty. After Neve uncovers her stepmother’s illegal activities, an attempt is made on Neve’s life. Forced to flee, she ends up hiding out on a touring musical festival. There she makes a new friend, Lindsey, a little person who is full of self-confidence. To pay her way, Neve ends up working for the tour’s burlesque show, something that takes her way out of her comfort zone...