The document discusses the author's personal struggles with body image and confidence, emphasizing the impact of childhood experiences and societal standards on self-esteem. It offers a range of practical tips for improving body image and nurturing self-love, including practicing self-care, fostering a supportive community, and maintaining a gratitude list. The author also clarifies the nature of health coaching services, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and consulting medical professionals for dietary changes.

2. I struggle daily.
My body is always under construction..
I can always find flaws and things that
need improving. It’s a daily process to
"love myself" and I do but its a constant
practice.
I do believe it stems from my childhood,
and past relationships right around
middle school/high school time frame..
things said to us stick.. they hurt and
impact us for the rest of our lives.. .

3. Intro/quote

4. About me
I meet people struggling every day with feeling confident and not loving their
bodies. Not understanding where to start, or how to lose weight, trying every diet
and failing..
I’m passionate about helping anyone that desires change, helping them feel better
and reclaim their health through making better food choices, being more active
and helping manage their stress with an effective plan.

6. Body Image
In one experiment by Glamour, a beauty
magazine had young women across the
country write down every negative or anxious
thought they had about their bodies over the
course of one full day. The results were
shocking: A whopping 97% admitted to having
at least one "I hate my body" moment during
the day.

7. Let's face it:
We could all
use a little
body image
boost!

8. Media
In a world full of magazine
covers telling us our abs
should be flat and our booties
should be round, breast
should be perky and full..
How are we supposed to
accept ourselves the way we
are?

9. Tips and Suggestions
I want to offer some tips or ways to
improve your body image and learn to
love yourself right here, right now!

10. NO one is perfect!
No one is 100% flawless.
Know that perfection is more
of an idea than a reality.
Aiming for perfection will only
let you down. When you’re
looking at magazines or
Instagram, take everything
with a grain of salt.
Remember that almost every
image you see is edited.

11. Don’t rely on others
for a Confidence
boost.
Allow yourself to accept compliments from
people, but don’t let this be your main source
of confidence. Ultimately, confidence is going
to come from within you.
Sure, it’s nice to have reassurance from others
that you look good, but what you really want is
to look and feel good from within.

12. Focus on what
you have the
power to change.
Rather than spending your energy on wishing you were
taller, redirect your focus on something you can change,
go for a walk, attend some yoga or pilates classes!
Learn how to tone and trim down.

13. Dress up.
Are you waiting to lose
weight before you buy that
new wardrobe?
If you're wearing the same
uninspiring clothes that
make you feel drab, pick
up a few cute pieces.
Dressing up will boost your
mood, and the better you
feel, the more likely you'll
be motivated to keep
making positive changes.

14. Practice
self-care.
The more you love and
take care of what you have
now, the more likely you'll
move in the direction of
self-improvement.
Schedule "me time" to take
a warm, soothing bath,
massage your skin with
lotions or essential oils,
read an inspiring book, or
write in your journal.

15. Build a support
system.
Spend time with people
who have a positive
influence on you and
that energize you rather
than a bad influence.
Hang out with people
that exercise, swap
healthy recipes, and
cheer each other on
during the hard times
and when you're
making progress.

16. Treat eating as
something special.
How we do one thing is how we do everything.
Practice mindful eating by having your meals
in a quiet, non-stressful environment. Eat
slowly and savor what you’re eating, and eat
only until you're satisfied. When you listen
carefully to your body's cues, you will help
develop respect for yourself and naturally
reach your ideal body weight.

17. Practice gratitude.
The more you appreciate what you have,
the more you will be thankful, and this
includes good health.
Keep a gratitude list and add to it when
you wake up in the morning and before
you go to bed at night. Acknowledge how
grateful you are for another day and for all
the positive things that happen, like the
workout you fit in the healthy food choices
you made that day.

18. Block toxic people out of
your life.
People who make fun of you or others, constantly
criticizing anyone in sight give off a negative energy
that can easily rub off on you and make you more
critical, not only of others, but of yourself as well.
Block or remove them from your life now! Not easy
but it will also prevent you from having positive
people in your life.

19. Take progress
photos.
Take photos of yourself once
a month. Old pictures can
help remind you of how far
you've actually come.
Photos show progress that
the scale may not show.
Be sure to SMILE!

20. Choose what
you spend your
time on wisely.
Gravitate towards travel,
wellness and healthy living
media and magazines. Read
and watch and learn about the
interesting things that people,
accomplish. All things positive,
this includes limiting negative
news.

21. Switch the topic.
Whenever someone starts to talk about the way
they look in a negative way, deflect it. Getting
caught up in a conversation about the way
someone else looks, inevitably leads to thoughts on
our own appearance. Which can be unhelpful if
we’re trying to feel better about ourselves.
Move the conversation to a more positive topic.

22. No punishments!
If you eat something unhealthy, don’t
punish yourself or try to restrict caloric
intake.
Healthy eating and body respect is not
about food deprivation. Tomorrow is a
new day. Celebrate the days you were
successful in keeping your eating choices
aligned with your goals.

23. Reset your
negative thoughts.
Replace negative thoughts
with positive ones. ANY time
you start to think negative
thoughts, like "I hate my
thighs," replace them with
something you love about
yourself such as, "I really look
good in this skirt," or, "I love
that I have strong legs."

24. Be Observant.
Take notice of the things your
body can do. As you lose
weight, notice how much
easier it is to do things or how
strong your body feels.

25. Make a list of all your
accomplishments and
beauty.
Create a list of the things you love about your body
and yourself.
Add to this list and read it when you're feeling
down. The list should include anything that you’re
good at as well or things you have accomplished in
life.

26. Get moving
and take care
of your body!
Exercise regularly and eat
healthily. Working out, or simply
getting up and moving!! Set
goals, this will help you feel
great both physically and
mentally.

27. Live life to the fullest!

28. Our greatest weapon against stress is our ability
to choose one thought over another.

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30. Disclosure
I support my clients spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. Anything discussed in a course, live video, presentation, educational material, the group, through private message, email, phone or other
communication is said to be just suggestions and each individual is responsible for one's self, actions and must follow any and all doctors advice they have been given first and foremost. I am not a medical doctor,
dietician or nutritionist. I do not hold a degree in medicine, dietetics or nutrition. I make no claim to any specialized medical training, nor do I dispense medical advice or prescriptions. My goal is to help my clients
make gradual, lifelong changes that enable them to achieve their health goals and meet their ultimate vision of well-being. I am in the process of obtaining several certifications and have NASM certified coaches
helping with guidance, plans, fitness and nutritional information. By being in this group or purchasing coaching services, you confirm that you have read and agree to each statement below and that you wish to
proceed:
1. I understand that the health coaching services I will be receiving are not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease or condition and are not intended to be a substitute for the advice,
treatment and/or diagnosis of a qualified licensed medical professional.
2. I understand that my Health Coach may not make any medical diagnoses or claims and is not a substitute for my personal physician.
3. I understand and agree that I am fully responsible for my well-being during my coaching sessions, and subsequently, including my choices and decisions.
4. I understand and agree that I should consult with my personal physician prior to making any significant changes to my diet and/or lifestyle.
5. I understand and agree that if I am under the care of a medical professional or am currently using prescription
medication, I should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplement use with my doctor and should not discontinue any prescription medication without first consulting my doctor.
6. I understand that all comments and ideas offered by my Health Coach are solely for the purpose of aiding me in achieving my defined goals. I have the ability to give my informed consent, and hereby
give such consent to my Health Coach to assist me in achieving such goals.
7. I understand that the care that I receive during my health coaching sessions is separate from the care that I receive from any medical facility in that the health coaching sessions are in no way intended to
be construed as medical advice or care.
8. I acknowledge that I take full responsibility for my life and well-being, as well as all decisions made during and after the duration of my health coaching sessions.
9. I understand that my Health Coach will keep my information confidential and will not share my information or
communicate anything that is said in the privacy of a coaching session to a third party unless expressly authorized by me or legally compelled by law, process or order of any court or governmental
agency.
10. I understand results are not guaranteed, it is suggested to full heartedly give the advice your full 100% try over a period of time(one month minimum).
11. NO REFUNDS. by payment and agreeing to these terms your payment is not refundable. Payments are automatically sent each month and due by the 7th or removed from the program re-entry may
have a fee and or re-entry may be postponed until the next enrollment.
12. Food journals will be reviewed twice a week at random if they are not full and complete no evaluation will be communicated until next check.
13. I hereby release Katherine Hood or any other individuals in this group, individually, from any and all liability, damages, causes of action, allegations, suits, sums of money, claims and demands
whatsoever, in law or equity, which I had, now have or will have in the future, arising from my past or future participation in, or otherwise with respect to the health coaching services.