How to Feel Better about Your Body
Feeling good about your body isn’t about looking like a fashion model. These steps will help you make the most of what you have.
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You Will Need
- A positive attitude
- Exercise
- Good posture
- A tailor (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Enjoy your body
Enjoy the body you have and don’t strive for perfection.
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Don’t compare yourself to others, especially models or celebrities.
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Step 2
Exercise
Exercise because it makes you feel good, not because you feel like you have to.
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Step 3
Dress for your body
Dress for your body type. If you are top-heavy, emphasize your bottom half. If you are bottom-heavy, emphasize your top half.
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Find a good tailor. Clothes that are tailored to your body are more flattering.
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Step 4
Stand up straight
Stand up straight and with confidence. Good posture will make you feel confident about your body.
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Step 5
Be around happy people
Surround yourself with positive people who appreciate and love you for who you are.
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Twenty years ago, models weighed about eight percent less than the average woman. Today, they weigh 23 percent less.
