embody: Learning to Love Your Unique Body (and quiet that critical voice!)

This book&;s message is rooted in the belief that people inherently possess the wisdom necessary to make healthy choices and live in balance. It emphasizes that self-love acceptance of genetic diversity in body size celebration of the unique beauty of every individual and intuitive self-care are fundamental to achieving good physical and emotional health.. Embody guides readers step by step through five core competencies:&; Reclaim Health&; Practice Intuitive Self-Care&; Cultivate Self-Love&; Declare Your Own Authentic Beauty&; Build Community. Anyone can practice these fundamental skills on a daily basis to honor their innate wisdom and take good care of their whole selves and research indicates that this work significantly improves people&;s ability to regulate eating decreases depression and anxiety and increases self-esteem.. Rather than receiving a prescriptive set of rules to follow readers are guided through patient mindful inquiry to find what works uniquely in their own lives to bring about — and sustain — positive self-care changes and a peaceful relationship with their bodies.