Maintaining a healthy body image

• Before you look in the mirror, think optimistically.
• Wear clothes you feel comfortable in.
• Stay away from the scale
• Make a "why I like myself" list.
• Take the time to do nice things for your body.
• Take risks to challenge yourself.
• Stay active.
• Go places you'd never go alone.
• Stay alert and fight negative self-talk.
• Ask for a hug when you need it.
• Stay away from fashion magazines.
• Remind yourself that the people who truly love you, love you for you.
• Remind yourself that looking healthy is something positive.