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Tips to Feel More Body-Positive (Quickly)


Hi team,

I'm actually coping okay with the weight gain at the moment. I can actually feel some clarity coming back into my mind, which is wonderful; I'm sleeping most nights, and the bodies I once aspired to now seem too thin, as does my own body whilst I'm still weight restoring.

I never thought I'd say any of that.

But here we are.

Anywho, I still get not-so positive days. It's to be expected. And it's okay. The main thing is to have a healthy outlet, one that doesn't involve losing weight or punishing myself. These tips may not work for everyone, but they've been handy for me on what I refer to as "the black days".


When you look in the mirror and don't like what you see...

  1. Do a silly dance, or pull a funny face
  2. Say something silly (you might feel like an idiot, but I find it pretty difficult to be sad if I'm repeatedly saying "Boopity boop", or "Fluffy kittens")
  3. Make a list of the top 10 things your body does for you that make you happy (e.g. hugging a partner, drawing, driving etc.) 
  4. Exercise, but lightly - yoga, for instance, makes me appreciate what my body can do
  5. Change into your favourite outfit
  6. Meet a friend, but not one who you see as 'thinspiration' or any other form of competition (alternatively you could choose a family member) - anyone who will take your mind off of things
  7. Walk to a public place - you will see so many different shapes and sizes
  8. Buy some new clothes, if the ones you currently have don't make you feel good
  9. Find another outlet, e.g. playing with a pet, or doing a crossword
  10. Trust in the process; I promise you that, as you gain weight, your mind catches up. You will not feel this bad forever :) 

That's all for today. I really hope you're all doing well, and please keep believing in yourselves. It's certainly a long road, but all the best things are.

- A
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