September 3rd, 2007
The I-Love-My-Body Pledge
From Harriet Brown:
TAKE THE I-LOVE-MY-BODY PLEDGE
I, _________, pledge to speak kindly about my body.
I promise not to talk about how fat my thighs or stomach or butt are, or about how I really have to lose 5 or 15 or 50 pounds. I promise not to call myself a fat pig, gross, or any other self-loathing, trash-talking phrase.
I vow to be kind to myself and my body. I will learn to be grateful for its strength and attractiveness, and be compassionate toward its failings.
I will remind myself that bodies come in all shapes and sizes, and that no matter what shape and size my body is, it’s worthy of kindness, compassion, and love.
(Copyright 2007 Harriet Brown)
Reproduce freely and distribute widely. Spread the love.
And I would add, “Whenever possible, I promise to challenge or correct others who trash-talk my body, or to avoid them if I can, if they refuse to change. I am worth loving and defending.”
Via Health at Every Size.
ETA: Also, Nondieters more successful at boosting health than dieters, study finds.
