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Body Positivity

10/10/2021

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I was on the ‘gram the other day and found my feed flooded with delicious looking individuals and it made me realize something 🤔Social media can give your insecurities an unhealthy boost if you’re not careful. I thought I should encourage body positivity today particularly for the women folk and suggest a few things that might help boost your confidence. Men tend to take pride in their big bellies but hey, if you like how it all jiggles then bounce that belly and do you bro😊

Cosmetic changes (hair trouble, stretch marks, cellulite, acne)
Hair trouble
Your Hair Goals Zambia got you covered. Everything from consultation to hair products. It’s a one stop shop for all things hair related, with packages extending to the balding lads 👨‍🦲 among us. A pala (bald head) doesn’t have to be your portion.

Stretch marks
Cocoa butter, Shea butter and almond oil can help fade stretch marks if applied on a daily basis for a number of weeks. Stretch marks for the most part are permanent but you can make them less noticeable and get them to fade slightly. Worth a shot if you’re bothered by them.

Cellulite
Cellulite is fat deposits beneath the skin. You can rid of the fat by cleaning up your nutrition and tone up by getting active 🏃🏿‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️. Better nutrition can be simplified by including a piece of fruit, 2 servings of vegetables and a glass of water at each meal sitting. You don’t need a trendy diet or nutrition protocol overhaul. It’s the little adjustments that make a difference over time.

Acne
  • Nutrition: Avoid dairy🥛 products and limit your sugar intake
  • Hygiene: Stop touching your face, WASH YOUR FACE MASKS (reusable) and avoid repeatedly using disposal face masks
  • State of mind: Endeavor to manage your stress levels as overthinking manifests itself into the little volcanoes 🌋you see on your face.
If the simple things don’t work then escalate your concerns to Debbie at the skincare hub and get your confidence back.

Comparison
‘Comparison is the thief of joy.’ 💯 Everybody’s different, embrace who you are and appreciate the unique aspects of your body. Consider restructuring your social media feeds and unfollowing pages if they generate negative energy and trigger you.

Confidence
Nobody’s perfect and when it comes to your body and your appearance you have to make due with what you’ve got. Accept yourself and then love yourself whether you’re big, small, short or tall.

Take control
If the mental hacks suggested above don’t help then change your ways. Eat better and get active. You might not get the body that you admire and desire but you can certainly improve on the body that you have right now through diet and exercise if it’s important enough to you. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, go for walks, jogs, bicycle rides. Swim, do yoga, aerobics every couple of days. Play a sport or join a social group that incorporates exercise. The possibilities are endless, and they can be fun. You’ll feel better and look better.

*****Supplementary reading:
The belly must go
Women’s health
Sugar bombs💣
Nutrition Labels
HIIT Training
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8 Comments
Zamiwe Mwape
10/10/2021 08:13:03 am

Great post, as per usual! 👌🏾👌🏾Currently “taking control” of the working from home weight gain and I must say I am enjoying the mental/ mindset benefits of exercise just as much as the physical.

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Christine Mwambazi
10/10/2021 11:17:55 am

Comparison really is the the thief of all joy and can also take you back to zero. I certainly have been a victim.

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Elina Mulenga
10/10/2021 11:16:57 am

Interesting read.

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Kaluba
10/10/2021 01:10:44 pm

Thanks for the article.

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Tony
10/11/2021 12:42:18 am

Good advice.

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Anna Majula
10/11/2021 12:54:04 am

I appreciate this blog. The ‘taking control’ is still a work in progress but I’m happy with how far I’ve come. I’m still trying to gain weight but I’m proud of how far I’ve come. Positivity is the key.

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Given Majula
10/11/2021 06:50:11 am

It’s so hard not to compare especially because we open our social media everyday. Looking forward to seeing more realistic portrayals of healthy bodies on social media

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James_342 link
4/19/2022 02:53:20 am

Great Article! Thank you for sharing this is a very informative post, and looking forward to the latest one. I also get an article about fitness equipment products and you can read here: https://www.fitnesszone.com/

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