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Believe it!

One of my favorite actors was recently body-shamed under the guise of "concern for her health". Why is this? Was this person truly concerned for her health? The comment wasn't made about her blood pressure, or whether or not she was out of breath, or even about a medical condition. No, this person said the comment about her weight was linked to a concern about her health.

When will people wake up to the fact that "thin" doesn't necessarily mean healthy and "fat" doesn't necessarily mean unhealthy? I mean, if you didn't know that Venus Williams was a kick-ass athlete would you assume she was unhealthy because she's not a size 6? Does anyone remember that Bob Greene, who was the diet and fitness expert to celebs like Oprah and trainer on the Biggest Loser had a major heart attack at age 52?

In fact, underweight people have a GREATER risk of death than obese people according to a study, led by Dr. Joel Ray, a physician and researcher at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Canada, (published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health).

Skinny isn't always healthy and fat isn't always unhealthy. It's time to stop feeding the LIE.

Jason Ritter defends wife Melanie Lynskey against body-shaming internet trolls The former “Parenthood” star told nasty internet trolls who’ve been mocking Lynskey’s weight that they can “swan dive directly into the sun.”

"Surrender to what it is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be." - Sonia Ricotti | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

Negative thoughts can be hard to shake, but shifting your focus to gratitude can be the key to helping them go away! http://bit.ly/mindfulthoughts | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

Practice a bit of self-care! Pick one:

- Take 3 deep breaths 🌬
- Meditate for 5 minutes 🧘
- Take a 5 minute walk outside 🌳

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Reminder for today: “It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life.” ✨- Joseph Campbell | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

Meditate or medicate? What is transcendental and can it be used to improve PTSD symptoms? http://bit.ly/meditatePTSDrelief | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

Always remember: "We rise by lifting others." ⬆️ - Robert Ingersoll | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

"If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway." —Mother Teresa | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

8 weeks of mindfulness can show a significant reduction in PTSD symptoms. http://bit.ly/promote-your-wellbeing | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

Feeling tired all the time? A new study shows that poor sleep quality can be tied to genetics and serotonin production: http://bit.ly/serostudy | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

Brighten even the darkest days a little bit by taking care of yourself with these key tips: http://bit.ly/BeGood2Urself | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

If you've been wronged, it can feel impossible to let go. But holding on is only hurting yourself: http://bit.ly/ForgiveAndGrow | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

Kill your inner critic with kindness 💓 through this soothing 3-minute exercise: http://bit.ly/CenterYourself | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

Vitamin D deficiency is linked to depression. Sunshine and some healthy, yummy foods can help get levels back to normal! http://bit.ly/vitamindpaper | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

Insomnia is difficult to deal with, but using lavender and bergamot essential oils could help you catch some 😴 sleep: http://bit.ly/sleepingoils | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

Are you sleep-deprived? It’s more than an inconvenience, it can dramatically affect your overall health. http://bit.ly/sleepDeprived
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Going for a walk everyday 🚶🏽‍♀️, cooking your own meals, or getting up an hour earlier ⏰: stay consistent with your mental health plan for success. http://bit.ly/consistencycounts | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

Adding yuzu oil into a bath, lighting a citrus candle, or using a citrus-scented air freshener can relieve anxiety. http://bit.ly/yuzustudy | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

Help curb emotional eating by eating only when hungry and practicing self-love/care ❤️ http://bit.ly/happyhealthtips | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

Why are we so scared of being fat and why is this detrimental? bit.ly/fatphobiadetriment | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

Self-care: why it's important + how it can work for you. http://bit.ly/gtselfcare

"Meditation can help us embrace our worries, our fear, our anger; and that is very healing." - Thich Nhat Hanh 🧘‍♀️ | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

Eating Disorders Affect 👦🏻Boys Too. So Why Aren’t We Talking About It? bit.ly/boyseatingdisorders | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

Starting a 30 to 90-minute morning routine for yourself can help promote productivity, peace, + confidence: http://bit.ly/morning-rout

To stop emotional eating, try practicing gratitude and slowing down when you eat. http://bit.ly/stresseatinggone | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

Why do people develop 🍴eating disorders? bit.ly/eatingandfoodissues | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

Lacking motivation? Here are some tips and tricks backed by science to give you some ! http://bit.ly/motivateyou-

"You create a good future by creating a good present." - Eckhart Tolle 🙌 | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com

When healthy eating becomes an eating disorder: orthorexia. bit.ly/orthorexiaeating | https://www.nourishcounselingservices.com