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Greetings!
The new year is here, and with it comes the expectation to better your life. We have a plan! Our 2011 resolution is to spread this truth: You are beautiful right here, right now, and this year (if not ever before) is when you get to learn to truly love yourself. It is possible and we'll show you how! Here we go!
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Be Body Positive workshop
Saturday and Sunday,
March 5th and 6th, 2011 in the
San Francisco Bay Area!
"A life changing opportunity to come together in an intimate space to explore at a deeper level what self-love and health really encompass. Vulnerability, curiosity, and education come together in a meaningful and radical way. Deeply moving, inspiring, and thought provoking."
- October 2010 Workshop Participant
During these two days, you will:
- Learn to trust your body's innate wisdom to guide daily eating and exercise choices
- Gain confidence and free up energy to make life-affirming choices
- Build a supportive community based on a shared positive body image
- Fall in love with yourself!
Women and men ages 17 and up are welcome
Register now
Workshop Information:
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, March 5th and 6th, 2011
Location: College of Marin
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $200.00
Student discounts available! Please contact Connie Sobczak to arrange your student discount.
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New BodyTalk DVD for Teens - is HERE!
The Body Positive's new BodyTalk DVD for teens is completed! We're offering a release sale price of $75.00. ORDER NOW and receive the 17% discount off the regular price.
The new BodyTalk DVD was made by teens for teens and is appropriate for ages 12-19 (grades 7-12). The DVD offers the lively stories of a diverse group of teens, along with scientific information from an exercise physiologist, a nutrition researcher, and a medical doctor.
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The Family Groove's Charity of the Month
The Body Positive has been chosen as Charity of the Month for The Family Groove online magazine and resource site! The Family Groove celebrates the "wondrous, blessed, and occasionally mind-numbing thing called parenthood." Not only does the site offer information and resources for parents, but also honors the work of non-profit organizations that help women and children around the world. Past Charities of the Month include Hole in the Wall Camps, Women for Women International, Healthy Child Healthy World, Stand up for Kids, and many others.
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With love and gratitude,
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Elizabeth Scott and
Connie Sobczak
The Body Positive
The Body Positive is a project of the Tides Center, a public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service.
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Jessica says,
"I will LOVE my body this year!"
"I will dedicate this year to loving ALL OF ME!"
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 Tell yourself that you are beautiful as often as possible. Admire yourself, and remember you're not conceited if you do! Clothe your body in what makes you feel good, what makes you feel beautiful, in the body you have right now. Ignore size tags in clothing, and don't weigh yourself! How do you feel?
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Try going to the grocery store or market and walk around and see how you are drawn to different foods. Experiment with different recipes for the food you choose. Taste and try new things, and find what foods delight your senses. Enjoy food with others! Feed and nurture your body.
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Explore movement based on what you want to do, not what you "should" do to lose weight or burn calories. Try going for a walk in a beautiful place and let your mind wander. Find a beautiful setting and sit in wonder. Dance in your kitchen while you cook, or dance with your friends. Laugh and play with your children. Wrestle with someone you love. Go outside, seek the type of movement that renews your energy and spirit, and makes you feel strong. Play!
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