body acceptance

Leaning into body acceptance, one thought at a time

What thoughts come up for you when you look in the mirror? Chances are they are not very positive. “I look fat”; “I need to get back in the gym”; “I wish my (enter body part) didn’t look like this.” As isolating as this experience can feel, you are not alone in struggling with your body image.  Poor body image affects many of us, resulting in shame, low self-confidence and even causing us to avoid

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Saudi weight-loss surgery

In Saudi, finding alternatives to weight-loss surgery

Obesity has been an ongoing public health problem in Saudi Arabia. Coupled with unhealthy eating habits, low participation in sports, lack of health education despite efforts by health and sports authorities to promote healthy lifestyles, the Kingdom has some of the highest rates of adult and child obesity in the world. Approximately 35 to 40 percent of the population has this problem. Weight-loss surgery is one way out for Saudis. A simple body assessment of

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