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In this episode of Mental Health Break we discuss body image and why it matters.

01_What is body image and why is it important?

You're not defective or a sugar addict if you want something sweet after dinner. It's a very human desire to have something sweet.
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It also doesn't mean you need to have a ginormous dessert after every meal.
We can be so black-and-white with ourselves sometimes.
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What if it was part of your day--everyday--to have a bit of something sweet after lunch and dinner? Say, a few squares of chocolate or a few spoons of ice cream.
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It's also totally OK to have a full serving of something. I'm not promoting being restrictive with yourself. I'm just saying that you can think outside the box a little bit. Sometimes a few bites of chocolate is just the lovely end to a meal that you need. It helps you feel satisfied, not deprived, nourished, and balanced.
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But, you'll only feel this way if you can normalize it for yourself. If you're telling yourself that you're a failure for having a few bites, then you're going to feel awful and end up eating an entire bag of chocolate.
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Ditch the black-and-white thinking. Allow yourself what you love. Listen to your body. You got this!
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