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Embracing your body as it changes

by Ncumisa Lerato Kunana
picture: Unsplash

Your relationship with your body lasts a lifetime, and when your circumstances change as you go through life’s transitions, some elements may have an impact on how you look. You’ll react in a more positive manner if you have a good attitude toward your body.

Healthline states that your body is bound to change as you age, during pregnancy, or even as a result of an illness, which could lead to insecure feelings. You risk placing unwarranted pressure on yourself to appear a specific way if you combine social media with the idea that everyone is picture-perfect.

According to MindBodyGreen, even though your body may not be what you’d like it to be, you may still be grateful for what it does and has done for you. For instance, after giving birth, focus on how your body produced the magnificent miracle that is your baby rather than stressing about stretch marks and sagging skin.

Accepting these changes can be challenging, especially given the tons of articles and advertisements in nearly every magazine that promote keeping a youthful appearance and reversing the indications of aging. It is important that you are realistic and acknowledge that as you age, your appearance will alter.

However, body love is a tough journey, especially when you’ve been hating and criticizing yours for so long. It requires patience and investment. Feeling the urge to change your body’s appearance stems from dissatisfaction with the way it looks. Letting go of unrealistic beauty standards opens up the door to nurturing and loving your body.

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