This book’s message is rooted in the belief that people inherently possess the wisdom necessary to make healthy choices and live peacefully in their bodies. 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. Research on the Be Body Positive Model indicates that embodying The 5 Competencies significantly improves people’s ability to regulate eating, decreases depression and anxiety, and increases self-compassion.
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 joyful relationship with their bodies.
