"All bodies are bikini bodies. Put on a bikini and bam! You now have a bikini body. There is no need to alter yourself in order to wear a swimsuit." - Katy Harvey

Is the idea of summer stressing you out? Does the thought of wearing a bikini and not having the perfect beach body give you anxiety?

In this episode, Katy tackles the truth about how companies are capitalizing on our body insecurities and glorifying unattainable body standards, especially during summertime. It's time to bust the "beach body" myth and start showing up as our natural selves, imperfections and all. Find out Katy's four tips to take back our confidence in our bodies this summer.

[00:01 - 09:04] Diet Culture During the Summer Season

• Katy on embracing summer
• The surge of weight loss advertising in the month of March
• Showing our skin makes us feel more exposed
• Examining the origin of "bikini body" and "hot girl summer"

[09:05 - 18:42] Four Tips for Feeling Better About Yourself This Summer

• Wear the summer clothes
  • Ditch all those uncomfortable layers of clothes
• Put the swimsuit and go
  • Don't think about what other people will say
• Just wear what you want to wear
  • Channel the confidence that you imagine you'd have if you had the body of your dreams
• Live life unapologetically
  • You'll miss out on life if you're just waiting to lose weight
  • Give yourself permission to be in photos!

[18:43 - 20:12] Wrapping up!

• Want a little more support, guidance, and specific action steps to kickstart and boost your process towards food freedom and body acceptance? Check out Katy's Intuitive Eating and Body Kindness UN-CHALLENGE at nondietacademy.com/unchallenge!

Key Quotes

"Having fat on your body is normal. Being fat is not a moral failing. Bodies come in all shapes and sizes and all bodies are good bodies." - Katy Harvey

"I'm asking you to try being yourself without hiding parts of yourself both literally with your body and figuratively with your personality. Stop being afraid of being too much or taking up too much space. You are allowed to take up space. You deserve to take up space." - Katy Harvey

"When you choose to live life more fully and let go of hating your body, you will likely find that the idea of shrinking your body starts to feel less important." - Katy Harvey

Resources Mentioned:

"Why Can't We Stop Talking About Bikini Bodies?": https://slate.com/human-interest/2014/07/the-history-of-the-term-bikini-body-explained.html

Intuitive Eating Made Easy FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/306396290454800

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