{"id":1204,"date":"2022-03-07T10:06:20","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T17:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/ucan\/?p=1204"},"modified":"2022-03-07T10:12:49","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T17:12:49","slug":"5-ways-to-practice-body-kindness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/ucan\/5-ways-to-practice-body-kindness\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Practice Body Kindness"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Body Kindness\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>?<\/h3>\n

Body kindness is about creating a better life by treating your body with respect and being kind to yourself. According to Registered Dietitian and Author of Body Kindness: Transform Your Health from the Inside Out–and Never Say Diet Again<\/span><\/a>, Rebecca Scritchfield explains that body kindness encompasses many topics including mindful and intuitive eating, joyful movement, self-care, and self-love.<\/p>\n

The best part about body kindness is that it looks different for everyone, meaning that you get to decide and have complete autonomy over what\u2019s truly best for you!<\/p>\n

Here are 5 ways you can practice body kindness, starting today:<\/p>\n

1. Treat yo self!<\/h3>\n

2022 is the year to spoil yourself! Whether it means you want to run a relaxing bath once a week or get that Starbucks drink you love. Honor and remind yourself that you deserve it. Treating yourself can mean many things, it\u2019s 100% up to you to decide! But here are a list of ideas to help you get started:<\/p>\n

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    \"\"Pamper yourself with something that brings you joy that’s within your budget – food, a hot beverage, beauty care, or even clothes (1 new fabulous shirt from a second hand store can be a major mood-enhancer!)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Watch your favorite movie or TV show<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Run a relaxing bath<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Explore the city or a new hiking trail<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Take the day off<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Meditate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The most important takeaway is to always do something you love!<\/p>\n

    2. Trash the Diet<\/h3>\n

    Diets are stressful and it\u2019s important to manage the things in your life that can cause you more stress. When you tell your body that it can or can\u2019t have certain foods or drinks, you aren\u2019t honoring yourself to your fullest potential. Here are some tips to help you follow a non-diet approach:<\/p>\n

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      Stop counting\/tracking your calories. Instead, use how you feel as a way to decide when, what, and how much to eat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Practice mindful eating habits:<\/p>\n