Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves
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Today marks the first day of #PEDAW2021. This year our theme is 'Loving our Bodies and Ourselves During a Pandemic'. Take a look at our press release below! ---------------------------------------...Continue reading

'In the Know' Eating Disorders Video Families don’t cause eating disorders but they can be one of the most effective influences in their child’s recovery. Listen to a mother, daughter, and therapist share their perspective as they talk about disordered eating during COVID-19, what to be aware of, and strategies that can help support recovery. To watch the video now: https://www.youtube.com/watch... Sign up now to join other families for an online discussion about the video and eating disorders. 18 different sessions will be held throughout the month of February in your community. All you have to do is select your neighborhood and sign up! Cost: Free Date: Month of February Registration Required: Register Here www.familysmart.ca/itk

As we prepare for PEDAW our team at Jessie's Legacy wanted to share how we have been practicing self-care and resilience during COVID-19. Here is our manager Joanna Zelichowska.

Going into this week with a mindset like this - @haveanicedayy_ ... #loveourbodies #loveourselves #loveourbodiesloveourselves #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordersupport #eatingdisorderhelp #eatingdisorderrecovery #bodyposi #bodypositivity #bopo #loveyourselffirst #selfreminder #selflovejourney #selfcareideas #feminism #selfesteem #healthybodyhealthymind #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport #beyourownkindofbeautiful #bodyimage #bodyimagemovement #vancouverbc

Love this post from @sravya_attaluri Have you ever practiced positive affirmations? This is a great way to improve your confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth. Affirmations can change on a daily basis depending on what you need to hear in that given moment. Some examples may be: I am strong, I am beautiful, I am worthy, I am enough. Whatever it is, take some time to practice giving yourself affirmations and see the impact it can have. ... #loveourbodies #loveourselves #loveourbodiesloveourselves #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordersupport #eatingdisorderhelp #eatingdisorderrecovery #bodyposi #bodypositivity #bopo #loveyourselffirst #selfreminder #selflovejourney #selfcareideas #feminism #selfesteem #healthybodyhealthymind #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport #beyourownkindofbeautiful #bodyimage #bodyimagemovement #vancouverbc

As @nourishingmindsnutrition says, healthy body image isn’t about loving every part of your body. It’s about learning to respect and take care of your body, no matter what it looks like. - Drop a if you’re learning with us - And check out @nourishingmindsnutrition The Body Image Reset... - #loveourbodies #loveourselves #loveourbodiesloveourselves #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordersupport #eatingdisorderhelp #eatingdisorderrecovery #bodyposi #bodypositivity #bopo #loveyourselffirst #selfreminder #selflovejourney #selfcareideas #feminism #selfesteem #healthybodyhealthymind #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport #beyourownkindofbeautiful #bodyimage #bodyimagemovement #vancouverbc

Great reminder from @blessthemessy #loveourbodies #loveourselves #loveourbodiesloveourselves #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordersupport #eatingdisorderhelp #eatingdisorderrecovery #bodyposi #bodypositivity #bopo #loveyourselffirst #selfreminder #selflovejourney #selfcareideas #feminism #selfesteem #healthybodyhealthymind #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport #beyourownkindofbeautiful #bodyimage #bodyimagemovement #vancouverbc

This holiday season remember to practice kindness, patience, and forgiveness for yourself - #loveourbodies #loveourselves #loveourbodiesloveourselves #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordersupport #eatingdisorderhelp #eatingdisorderrecovery #bodyposi #bodypositivity #bopo #loveyourselffirst #selfreminder #selflovejourney #selfcareideas #feminism #selfesteem #healthybodyhealthymind #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport #beyourownkindofbeautiful #bodyimage #bodyimagemovement #vancouverbc

Some tips if you’re feeling low... @mynames_ellen For this year’s Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness Week we are trying to create a community of shared experiences. We want to know how YOU have been coping and practicing resilience during COVID-19. Let us know by submitting a short video, written work, original art, or a poem! ... Comment below and send in your submissions! #loveourbodies #loveourselves #loveourbodiesloveourselves #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordersupport #eatingdisorderhelp #eatingdisorderrecovery #bodyposi #bodypositivity #bopo #loveyourselffirst #selfreminder #selflovejourney #selfcareideas #feminism #selfesteem #healthybodyhealthymind #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport #beyourownkindofbeautiful #bodyimage #bodyimagemovement #vancouverbc

A little Wednesday night reminder - Repeat after me: I am doing my best & that is all I can expect of myself. ... #loveourbodies #loveourselves #loveourbodiesloveourselves #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordersupport #eatingdisorderhelp #eatingdisorderrecovery #bodyposi #bodypositivity #bopo #loveyourselffirst #selfreminder #selflovejourney #selfcareideas #feminism #selfesteem #healthybodyhealthymind #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport #beyourownkindofbeautiful #bodyimage #bodyimagemovement #vancouverbc

An interesting read. Do you have any songs that help you feel empowered by and help you feel better about yourself or your body? Some of our go-tos include: Scars to your Beautiful - Alessia Cara Try - Colbie Caillat... Born This Way - Lady Gaga My Skin - Lizzo Comment below some songs! https://www.apa.org/pubs/highlights/spotlight/issue-198

When we expect nothing short of perfection, we have already set ourselves up for failure. NEW BLOG written by our project coordinator on our website. Flipping the Script: Balancing Perfection with Self-Compassion Check it out!... https://jessieslegacy.com/flipping-the-script-balancing-pe/ #loveourbodies #loveourselves #loveourbodiesloveourselves #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordersupport #eatingdisorderhelp #eatingdisorderrecovery #bodyposi #bodypositivity #bopo #loveyourselffirst #selfreminder #selflovejourney #selfcareideas #feminism #selfesteem #healthybodyhealthymind #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport #beyourownkindofbeautiful #bodyimage #bodyimagemovement #vancouverbc

The COVID-19 Visions issue has been released! Check it out and look out for the article that we recruited for called A Ship out of Harbour: Using assertiveness to advocate for self and navigate the mental health care system by Birdie. https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/visions/covid-19-vol16

It’s Monday! Let’s do this. These may seem like little things, but they can feel very big and difficult to do. To do all of these, you must put yourself first which takes practice & patience! You got this. - Follow @mynames_ellen for more posts like this. ... #loveourbodies #loveourselves #loveourbodiesloveourselves #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordersupport #eatingdisorderhelp #eatingdisorderrecovery #bodyposi #bodypositivity #bopo #loveyourselffirst #selfreminder #selflovejourney #selfcareideas #feminism #selfesteem #healthybodyhealthymind #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport #beyourownkindofbeautiful #bodyimage #bodyimagemovement #vancouverbc

We need to stop comparing ourselves to others, and start giving ourselves the care we need to grow! #loveourbodies #loveourselves #loveourbodiesloveourselves #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordersupport #eatingdisorderhelp #eatingdisorderrecovery #bodyposi #bodypositivity #bopo #loveyourselffirst #selfreminder #selflovejourney #selfcareideas #feminism #selfesteem #healthybodyhealthymind #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport #beyourownkindofbeautiful #bodyimage #bodyimagemovement #vancouverbc

We want you to help us create a community of shared experiences around body image, mental health, and eating habits during the pandemic. For this years #PEDAW we are asking you to tell us about your coping strategies and how you have been staying healthy and resilient. Your submission can be through a one minute video, original artwork, written pieces, or poetry. Each entry will be entered to win a $50 or $100 gift card to Indigo!... Please send us your submissions by January 27th.

Media messaging and advertising have strongly influenced how we define what is attractive and beautiful and its powerful effect on self-esteem and body image is acknowledged as a contributing factor in the development of disordered eating. We are constantly bombarded with air-brushed, photo-shopped images of models and celebrities. These images promote a ‘thin ideal’ that isn’t real in the first place, and is impossible to achieve and maintain... with good health. The cosmetic and diet industries make billions of dollars from the body image insecurities they have helped to create! - an excerpt from our ‘How does the media influence us?’ resource. As consumers we can reject these made-up media images and messages that are sold to us. If we think critically and really evaluate the advertising and images we see, we can understand clearly how they help to create body dissatisfaction and self-doubt. - Visit our website for FREE resources on the effect of media and tips for what to do! - #loveourbodies #loveourselves #loveourbodiesloveourselves #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordersupport #eatingdisorderhelp #eatingdisorderrecovery #bodyposi #bodypositivity #bopo #loveyourselffirst #selfreminder #selflovejourney #selfcareideas #feminism #selfesteem #healthybodyhealthymind #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport #beyourownkindofbeautiful #bodyimage #bodyimagemovement #vancouverbc

Healing & recovery is not linear. Practice patience, hope, compassion, and forgiveness throughout. #loveourbodies #loveourselves #loveourbodiesloveourselves #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordersupport #eatingdisorderhelp #eatingdisorderrecovery #bodyposi #bodypositivity #bopo #loveyourselffirst #selfreminder #selflovejourney #selfcareideas #feminism #selfesteem #healthybodyhealthymind #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport #beyourownkindofbeautiful #bodyimage #bodyimagemovement #vancouverbc

needed this pep talk this morning