Allow for normal monthly and weekly changes in weight and shape.

Let your body or "shell" become who or what you are.

Learn to appreciate the many things your body allows you to do.

Be self-critical when looking in the mirror. Instead acknowledge your wholeness as a spiritual, emotional, intellectual & physical being.

Compliment yourself on clothing that fits you well and not on what size they are.

Let obsessions with your body keep you from getting close to others or taking healthy risks.

Learn to appreciate the many things your body allows you to do.

Forget that society changes its views of "beautiful" women over the centuries. Let yourself determine your own "vision."

Discover what your own irrational beliefs about your body are and where these stem from.

Believe that all thin people are happy with themselves. "Skinny" may be a false idol.

See yourself as a UNIQUE person who has individual talents, beliefs, feelings, experiences, dreams and goals.

Forget that you’re not alone in your pursuit of self-acceptance. It’s a life long process that many people struggle with.

Be aware of your own weight prejudice and explore how that may interfere with your own self-acceptance.

Be afraid to actually enjoy your body. It doesn’t have to be something you’re "stuck with"

Practice experiencing people for who they are and not what they look like.

Assume that heavy people are lazy or overeat. Some people are naturally heavy just as some people are naturally thin.

Celebrate 3 positive qualities about yourself each day and repeat them 3 times each day.

Allow the media to limit your self-acceptance. Realize that only a small fraction of women are capable of achieving the "ideal" look as defined by magazines and models, etc.

Develop critical thinking skills toward media messages.

Allow society to define "beauty" for you. Create your own definition of beauty and attractiveness.

Give your self-affirmations each day that you are worthy and deserving of health, joy, and happiness.

Limit your perception of your physical appearance. Appreciate all of the roles you play in your life: a friend, sister, brother, worker, student, biker, artist, guitar player, animal lover, etc.

Emotionally, spiritually and intellectually, and appreciate your wholeness when you look into the mirror.

Abuse your body. Nurture your body with rest, good nutrition, relaxation, fun physical activity and stress reduction.

Develop activities and relationships that enrich your self-esteem

Decide how it is you wish to spend your energy…pursuing the "perfect" image or living a fulfilling and exciting life.

Remember that you are your own worst critic and that others may REALLY find you attractive.

Accept that bodies come in a variety of shapes and sizes. This makes people unique and life interesting.