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- Healthy Thinking: Using Your Mind To Help Heal Body, Heart & Soul - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Sarah MariaYou probably know what it takes to live a healthy life, right? Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly, take vitamins – maybe add in some fish oil for cardiovascular health. Make sure you get enough protein, carbohydrates, and lean fats. Fortunately for many, healthy ...
Views: 2093(3 votes) - What Your Body Tells You: Objective Feedback vs. Critical Condemnation - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Sarah MariaCan you tell the difference between the objective feedback your body offers versus the critical condemnation of your mind? Your body’s objective feedback can help you make lifestyle choices that promote your health and well-being, whereas the critical condemnation of your mind creates ...
Views: 1251 - Body-Image and Our Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Sarah MariaHave you ever hid under the bed covers, not wanting your lover to see you? Or have you cringed at the thought of seeing yourself in the bathroom mirror? Were you competitive with your siblings or your parents about the size of your body? Has anyone you love, has anyone close to you, ...
Views: 1745 - Love and Freedom - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2010 from Sarah MariaOne of the defining themes of my adult life has been this something that I refer to as Love. When the universe forced me into personal crisis a few years ago, it slowly became apparent that a key issue was love. Ever since then, my life has become, in one form or another, a meditation on love: ...
Views: 1651(2 votes) - Letting Life Live You - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Sarah MariaIf you are like most people, you think you are doing life. If you are like most people, you live by your to-do list. You get up early—maybe you work out. You go to work, take care of the kids, eat food, deal with your boss, figure out how to sell your house... For many, life itself is one big ...
Views: 1453 - Life is a Love Affair - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Sarah MariaLife is meant to be a love affair, an actual love affair. Life, as it truly is, is, in fact, a love affair. Now you can choose whether or not to experience life as such, whether or not to join in the dance. But no matter what, life itself always remains a true love affair, an intimate dance ...
Views: 1582(4 votes) - Self-confidence from the Self - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Sarah MariaIn my experience, there is only one real way to increase your self-confidence, and that is through Self-confidence. Self-confidence, with a capital “S”, comes from focusing on the Self, your true Self, your actual Self. Self confidence with a small “s” comes from looking for stability, safety, ...
Views: 1249(2 votes) - Live the Mystery - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Sarah MariaHow willing are you to live in the mystery? How willing are you to live the mystery? Or another way to ask this question is how willing are you to allow the mystery to live you? You see, you live in mystery. Or, better said, you are a living mystery. Very few people are ready and willing ...
Views: 1719(1 vote) - How to Listen to Your Heart - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Sarah MariaFor me, 2010 will be the year of the heart. In the West, most people think of the mind as being the source of insight, wisdom, knowledge and guidance. People think that the mind is where they will find the answers to life’s most important questions; it is where they think they will discover ...
Views: 7985(3 votes) - 6 Tips to Feel Beautiful Today! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Sarah MariaHow many times have you waited for something to change so that you could finally start feeling beautiful? If you are like most women, the answer is “all the time.” Here is the problem: Most of us tend to live with the delusional belief that we somehow need to change in order to be beautiful. ...
Views: 1639(1 vote) - Q&A With Body Image Expert Sarah Maria - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Sarah MariaPart II: Excerpts from an interview with Sarah Maria, Body Image Expert and Author of ”Love Your Body, Love Your Life: 5 Steps to End Negative Body Obsession and Start Living Happily and Confidently.” Question: In your book Love Your Body, Love Your Life, you present the five steps for ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - Author Interview: Body Image Expert Sarah Maria on Love Your Body, Love Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Sarah MariaPart I: Excerpts from an interview with Sarah Maria on her new book "Love Your Body, Love Your Life: 5 Steps to End Negative Body Obsession and Start Living Happily and Confidently." Question: I’ve heard many people say that disliking your body is just a normal part of being a woman [or a ...
Views: 1806(1 vote) - What makes a gift is the act of giving and receiving! - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Sarah MariaThe holiday season is officially upon us. The history of this special time of the year is one of gratitude and giving. 'Tis the season to be Jolly, right? For many, the modern holiday season is often marked by stress and anxiety, strain and worry, apprehension and insecurity. Dreaming of ...
Views: 2661(2 votes) - How To Show Your Daughter How Beautiful She Really Is - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Sarah MariaDoes your daughter love her body? Or does she suffer from that nagging sense that she is not quite good enough? In a culture of stick-thin models, our daughters are embarking on a dangerous path of body dissatisfaction, with dieting, bingeing, and purging. Fortunately, there are things you can ...
Views: 1890 - She's Your Daughter – Make Her Strong - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Sarah MariaGrowing up is difficult, very difficult. Children are constantly subject to the message that they need to do more, be more, and have more in order to be successful. Media messages teach young girls that their bodies should be unreasonably thin and blemish-free. In addition to having the perfect ...
Views: 1279 - Pounds And Popularity: How Friendships Influence Your Daughter's Weight - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Sarah MariaIs your daughter's weight the result of her social network? A recent study authored by Adina Lemeshow claims that feeling unpopular can actually lead to weight gain in girls 12 to 18 years old. The study showed that girls who perceived themselves as "unpopular" were 69 percent more likely to ...
Views: 954 - It's Not Just About Calories - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Sarah MariaAchieving a healthy weight is not just about the food you eat. It's about self-esteem, self-worth, and a healthy emotional life. A recent study confirmed that low self-esteem preceded weight gain. Adolescent girls who viewed themselves as unpopular were 69% more likely to gain weight than their ...
Views: 828 - Body Parts We Love to Hate - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Sarah MariaDo you love your body? No really - do you? If you're a female, chances are you don't. Studies show that 80 to 90% of adult women dislike their bodies. In fact, many of them truly hate their own bodies. Women as young as five years old and as old as 95, of varying ethnicities, shapes and sizes, ...
Views: 1372 - Body Talk - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Sarah MariaHow often do you look in the mirror and say to yourself: "I'm so fat!" "My butt is way too big." "My thighs are flabby; I definitely should not be seen in a bathing suit." "My hair is flat; why can't I have hair like hers?" "My nose is too large. I wonder how much plastic surgery ...
Views: 1288 - Anxious Because Your Jeans Are Too Tight? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Sarah MariaSo you're not anorexic, you're not bulimic, and you don’t binge eat . . . most of the time. But do you love your body? According to the latest statistics, the answer is probably "no". If you don’t love your body, you may be stifling your creativity, draining your energy, and limiting your ...
Views: 2295 - Yoga: Source To Inner Peace Or Path To Suffering? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Sarah MariaIs your practice of yoga improving your body image, leading you to greater acceptance and appreciation of your physical body? Or is it just one more attempt to develop that "perfect body", eventually leading to suffering and angst? Yoga historically was about spiritual union: it was the process ...
Views: 1034(1 vote) - How Our Thoughts Influence Our Health - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Sarah MariaHave you ever spend endless hours in thought, pondering an important decision and felt a consistent pain in your stomach? Do you ever notice yourself having critical thoughts and feel a corresponding tightness in your chest? When you've been happy, excited, or thinking positive thoughts, have ...
Views: 5749 - Do Women’s Magazines Cause Negative Body Image? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Sarah MariaHave you ever flipped through the pages of a woman’s magazine and felt slightly disconcerted? The mixed messages are often enough to make even the most stable and confident woman dizzy with confusion: 10 Great Moves to Sculpt Your Butt! Drink this Protein Shake and Lose Weight! 5 ...
Views: 3377 - A Size 2 Is Not Fat! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Sarah MariaDo you think that only thin is beautiful, or can you find beauty in everybody? Every woman living in today's culture knows the standard for beauty: you must be thin, young, and toned, and the thinner the better. Of course, having large breasts is a bonus. This is the message projected by the ...
Views: 1142 - Body Areas We Hate: How To Love Them - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from Sarah MariaDo you love your body? No really, do you? If you’re a woman, chances are you don’t. Studies show that 80-90% of adult women dislike their bodies. In fact, many of them truly hate their own bodies. Women as young as five years old and as old as ninety-five, of varying ...
Views: 1150 - Body Talk - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from Sarah MariaDo you love your body? No really, do you? If you’re a woman, chances are you don’t. Studies show that 80-90% of adult women dislike their bodies. In fact, many of them truly hate their own bodies. 15% of women say they would sacrifice more than five years of their lives, and ...
Views: 1116 - Subtleties Of Body Loathing - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2007 from Sarah Maria5 signs that you need to make peace with your body So you are not anorexic, and you are not bulimic, and you don’t binge eat most of the time, but do you love your body? According to the latest statistics, the answer is probably “no”. And if you don’t love your body, ...
Views: 1956 - What Are We Doing To Our Daughters? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from Sarah MariaIn a culture of stick-thin models, our young adolescents are embarking on a dangerous path of dieting, bingeing, and purging. The Statistics: 80-90% of adult women dislike their bodies. 15% of women say they would sacrifice more than five years of their lives to be thinner. 81% of ...
Views: 922 - How Our Thoughts Influence Our Health - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from Sarah MariaHow Our Thoughts Influence Our Health Have you ever ruminated endlessly about a decision and felt a pain in your stomach? Do you notice yourself having critical thoughts and feel tightness in your chest? Have you been happy, excited, thinking positive thoughts and felt your whole body ...
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