I love my body – really? Be honest, have you ever said that to yourself? Or is it more typical of you to say, “I hate my body,” or “I hate my thighs,” or “My breasts sag”?

We lament the fact that we are not “perfect.” What would happen if you changed the words and started saying “I love my body”?

Our ancient brain was programmed to look more for the negative as a means of survival. Back in time, if you weren’t alert for wild predators, you surely would not live long. Couple that wired-in tendency to look at what’s wrong with the relentless body-brushed models in the media, and it’s no wonder we are always negative about ourselves.

Let’s say you want to lose weight. Perhaps the decision came from seeing a photograph of yourself that made you aware you had gained quite a bit without realizing it. You might look at yourself with disgust, and as a result start a strict diet, depriving yourself from all pleasure around eating.

Or you might choose to look and decide you’ve been neglecting yourself by not nourishing your body with the right foods. Which thought process do you think would lead to a positive outcome?

Suffering

We are not meant to suffer. The 60 & Me community is all about the preciousness of life, the benefits of gratitude and the wisdom that comes with growing older. I believe it is that positivity that draws each of us to tune in to founder Margaret Manning’s wisdom.

Practice Gratitude

Gratitude for the bodies we have is just the right place to start making changes for the better. After all, we are here, alive. Many belief systems refer to the body as the temple of the soul. Looking from that perspective, shouldn’t we honor and care for it, instead of criticizing its every flaw?

Appreciate Pain

While we may not like it, pain is an important signal from the body that something is not working right. Listen to the words you use when you are in pain. Do you say “I have a bad arm” or “My arm is hurting so I will let it rest”?

It may be a stretch to love your pain, but acknowledging it, and offering compassion to whatever part of your body hurts can be healing in itself.

You may use words that disconnect you from a painful part of your body, disowning it by calling it “the leg” or “the neck.” It is your leg and your neck; owning it will reconnect you and integrate it into the whole of you. By owning it you can send loving compassion to your very self.

I Love My Body – Affirmations for Honoring Your Body

Affirmations are simple positive statements. They are best said in the present tense, as if they are already true. Research shows that our unconscious mind believes what we say is true, so why not practice affirmative statements as if they are already happening?

 Some Personal Affirmations

• I love my body just as it is.
• I take care of my body with loving kindness.
• I eat nourishing foods to keep me healthy and happy.
• My body is beautiful.
• I appreciate all that my body does for me.

Your body is magnificent. It is unique. It houses your mind, heart and spirit. What could be more precious? If you view your body in this way, how can you not take good care of it?

What do you think about your body? Do you have a negative or a positive attitude toward your body? How willing are you to change it? What are some of the positive things you would like to say to your body? Please join the conversation below!

Kyle Richards’ Jewelry Cleaner on Her Vanity

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 11 Episode 13 Products

Ever wonder how Kyle Richards keeps her Beverly Hills diamond so sparkly? Well the answer is with her jewelry cleaner she has sitting on her vanity. I had always thought her jewelry had an extra shine to it. For example the gorg earrings she is wearing here (which you can read about here). And now I know why! But the best part about it is that you get high end quality without the high end price because this cleaner is very affordable. So now there’s no need for new jewelry because the cleaner will have your old stuff looking brand new!

Okay who am I kidding, there’s always a need for new jewelry. Especially now because the sparkle will never fade

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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Originally posted at: Kyle Richards’ Jewelry Cleaner

Dorit Kemsley’s White Coat at Kyle’s Holiday Party

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 11 Episode 13 Fashion

Dorit Kemsley looked fab in her white coat at Kyle’s holiday party. It seemed like she had it on indoors for most of the night. There must have been quite the chill in the air. I’m assuming from the bit of coldness between Erika and some of the group? Which is exactly why we all need a nice fancy coat to keep us warm when the LA Times article about your friend temperature drops.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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Originally posted at: Dorit Kemsley’s White Coat

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No doubt, Olaplex fans swipe through their TikTok FYP wondering why everyone is just discovering the hair-repairing treatment. But that’s how social media works and we’re all about not gate-keeping our faves, here. That’s why we’re giving you the scoop on a major Olaplex sale that saves you money. Olaplex doesn’t do very many value sets or sales so this one is a pretty unique find.

If you’re not already using Olaplex, allow us to break down why you’re seeing it all over TikTok. You’ve probably noticed that folks on the app love a hair transformation, often going blonde or pink in one setting. That’s where Olaplex comes in. Simply, it’s a bond builder that works to repair broken bonds and restore elasticity. There’s a complete system you can use or you can choose which products work best for you and your lifestyle.

This Dermstore-exclusive Anniversary set features four of the most popular treatments. If bought separately, they’d retail for $90 but the set is only $69. That’s a $21 savings you can use towards another product if you become as obsessed with Olaplex as others have.

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

Dermstore.

Here’s what you get. The No. 3 Hair Perfector is a pre-shampoo treatment that strengthens hair and reduces breakage. No. 0 Intense Bond Building Hair Treatment is a repairing treatment for all types of damaged hair. No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo hydrates and protects hair from damage and No. 8 Bond Repair Moisture Mask smoothes and adds shine. Be sure to follow the directions on each bottle so you know how much and how often to use each product.

Dermstore deals don’t last long so head over to grab your hair-repair bundle today.