156. How to go from hating your body to accepting and appreciating it

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Body dissatisfaction, or hating your body, is scarily common and has been strongly linked to the development of disordered eating</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">behaviours and eating disorders.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is because, in an attempt to control or change their body and appearance, many people resort to negative eating and exercise patterns, in the hope that they’ll “like” their body more as a result. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However this is almost never the case as body dissatisfaction has much more to do with your thoughts and perceptions than your actual body size.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today's episode of Holistic Health Radio you'll learn:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">What body dissatisfaction is</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The signs and symptoms of body dissatisfaction</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why your body isn't often the problem, but usually becomes the scapegoat</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to zoom out and put your appearance goals in perspective</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ways to challenge your negative thought patterns about your body</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to separate your self-worth from your physical appearance</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The difference between what health actually is versus what we think health should "look like"</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tips for reducing body checking and avoidance behaviours</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why positive body image is not a final destination, but instead, a daily practice</span></li> </ul> <p class="p1">❤️<strong> <a href= "https://sarahlizking.com/email-list/">Join my newsletter list</a> </strong>for weekly motivation and inspiration and you'll also receive a FREE copy of my eBook "31 Ways to Boost Your Body Image"</p> <p>❤️ <s