Welcome to another episode of How to Love Your Body - today we’re going to be talking about what self care looks like as an UnDieter. 

Before we get started you can download a self care worksheet at www.thebodylovesociety.com/94

Self care- “the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.”

Self care is doing anything that honors you and your body, it’s making yourself the priority - there isn’t a list of self care items that you have to choose from - it’s something that you choose for yourself 

What makes you feel good? What fuels your soul? What makes you happy? What relaxes you? 

What “that” is for you - THAT is self care. 

So to get a little more concrete- 

What might self care look like as a UnDieter in the categories of food, mind, and body? 

FOOD

Yes. Self care can involve food as an UnDieter - because food is awesome, and social, and pleasurable, nutrient dense and decadent!! 

Self care may be - 

 

Coming home after a long day and ordering in pizza and having a glass of wine. 

It could also mean having pizza and some salad because the balance feels great! 

Make a green smoothie for breakfast because last night you had some amazing Mexican food and in the AM a burst of greens felt like a really good choice for your body. (Not about eating something “good” to counteract a meal - rather it’s listening to your body)

Baking cookies and listening to your favorite music! 

Drinking some hot tea before bed 

 

We can go on and on - the point is you can allow all food, you can listen to your body, you know when it’s asking for something that will feel good- be it a green smoothie or a cookie - it’s about how you feel in your body and how it makes you feel emotionally. 

MIND/ SOUL

 

Listen to podcasts and read books that grow your mind and enhance your life 

Sit at your favorite coffee shop with your latte with whatever milk you prefer while you chat with a girlfriend or you’re solo working on your computer - Our favorite self care ritual by the way!

Get child care so you can have alone time 

Setting boundaries! 

Stop saying yes to crap you hate :) 

Investing in your personal growth- seminar, retreat, online program etc 

 

BODY

 

It could mean a really kick butt workout after a stressful day - to release some stuff. Or get up early to start your day off to move your energy and get that heart pumping! 

Take a nap, get to bed earlier, rest instead of exercise

Buy yourself a new outfit that fits the body you have TODAY.

Go on a walk outside and breathe in the fresh air 

Speaking kindly/ respectful to your body 

Setting the mood with candles / music / essential oils and taking a bath 

Spa day 

We suggest that you make a list of things that you consider self care so when you feel like it’s lacking in your life - or you had a stressful day - or you just feel like giving yourself some love- you have YOUR list that you created of all the things you love and choose something! 

Self care may seem like a cliche or silly thing but it’s 1000% necessary and important to incorporate into your life on the daily! You will notice the difference - even if it’s taking a few deep breaths and closing your eyes - that is self care. 

Don’t forget to download your worksheet at thebodylovesociety.com/94

Be kind to yourself, you deserve it, and you’re doing the best you can! 

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