Emily also discovered a new passion for exercise. She started taking yoga classes and found that it not only helped her feel more connected to her body, but also reduced her stress levels and improved her overall well-being. She began to see exercise as a way to nourish her body, rather than punish it.
: If body image distress impacts your quality of life, consider speaking with a therapist or counselor who specializes in body acceptance . Recommended Resources Books : The Body Is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor or Befriending Your Body by Ann Saffi Biasetti.