On your mark... get set... let’s go together!
Our challenge kickoff begins with an online group chat on our LYLLYL page. Come with thoughts, suggestions and questions
To Do
Snap a ’before’ photo of yourself dressed in whatever garb will best indicate your current state. Also take your measurements. You’ll be glad you did, 6 weeks from now
Join your shapeover sisters TODAY at 5pm PST for a quick rah rah session
Nourish Yourself
Eat sensibly today.... make a point not to “sandbag” calories or eat every possible treat you can think of that you won’t be having during the next six weeks
Get Up & Go!
Engage in normal activity, especially when it comes to household chores. Who wants to start off a new regimen with dirty dishes or piles of laundry
Tools
Tip
Take a few moments to stretch and reflect today. Prepare to enjoy yourself!
Tweak
Tweak the way you look at this process. Realize that you are not trying to ‘fix’ anything, but rather you are giving yourself the opportunity to see yourself as you truly are
Question
Do you realize how lovely you already are? No? Just ask one of your friends or loved ones to describe you. You will be in awe of the beautiful woman depicted
Thought
Tidbit
Body Image Stats:
Americans had 11 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures in 2006 - up 7%
More than half of teenage girls are, or think they should be, on diets. They want to lose some or all of the 40 pounds that females naturally gain between ages 8 and 14. About 3% of these teens go too far, becoming anorexic or bulimic
The average American woman is 5'4" tall and weighs 140 pounds, while the average American model is 5'11" tall and weighs 117 pounds. Most fashion models are thinner than 98% of American women
80% of American women are dissatisfied with their appearance
Female athletes are six times more likely to develop eating disorders than other women
80% of women say that the images of women on television and in movies, fashion magazines, and advertising makes them feel insecure
42% of girls and first through third grades want to be thinner
81% of 10 year olds are afraid of being fat
75% of females ages 18-25 would rather be hit by a bus than be overweight
The average woman spends 2 1/2 years of her life washing, styling, cutting, coloring, cramping, and straightening her hair at home and in the salon
Today’s treat is YOU... the beautiful real you whom you are going to see more of and more clearly over the next few weeks
Blogs & Articles
from WebMD
It’s said that “pretty is as pretty does.” Read about beauty that comes from within.
Want to feel more attractive? These eight tips may help -- without requiring a mirror.
Chances are, you’re way too hard on yourself when it comes to your looks. Find out why.
In Sum
None of the steps you have taken in the past have been fruitless, for they have all brought you here! And now you have the chance not to bully yourself thinner, only to potentially gain it all back later; rather, you have the opportunity to love yourself, to see how lovely you already are, and to love yourself even lovelier <3
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