Today’s mini-episode of Balance with Sam is another snippet from Breakthru The Binge where I discuss the power of acceptance, even when you don’t like your body.

It can be hard accepting your current reality, especially if you are on a journey to food freedom and body acceptance. I remember constantly thinking to myself, “Why is it taking so long to get there?” or “Why can’t I just lose those last five pounds?” But here’s the thing- now is now. You can’t change what it is. It’s all we have so we might as well accept it.

Top Takeaways

Learn to be okay with your current body. You don’t have to love it. Or even like it. Just accept it. Practice body neutrality. We often get so fixated on what we aren't, or what needs “fixing,” and it feels a lot better to focus on everything you are already right now.

Remember, you can be okay with your body and still have a goal to change it. Not being okay with yourself right now will only lead to so much frustration and negativity. Have compassion for yourself and remind yourself that your body is amazing no matter its form.

Write down this mantra every day and repeat it to yourself:

“I am becoming satisfied with where I’m at and eager for more”.

If you’re consumed with where you “aren’t”, you won’t have the mental capacity or energy to make the changes. Take your power back and get in control. Grab life by the horns.

You are good enough where you are. Then you can change from an empowered place!