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#203: Body Image & Self-Confidence: How to Stop Hating Your Body and Appreciate What It Can Do

Renae Elliott Season 1 Episode 203

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In this episode, we focus on one of the most overlooked parts of health and fitness: body image.

Many women grow up believing it’s normal to criticise their bodies. From shop windows and magazines to social media filters, we’re constantly shown an unrealistic standard of how we should look — and it slowly chips away at confidence.

This episode is about changing that.

Rather than focusing on size, weight, or perfection, we shift the conversation to:

  • What your body can do
  • Why strength, movement, and function matter
  • How genetics play a role (and why fighting them is exhausting)
  • Recognising negative self-talk and learning to reframe it
  • Creating daily reminders to appreciate your body
  • Committing to habits that make you feel good — not punished

We also discuss:

  • Why the scale shouldn’t dictate your mood or self-worth
  • Understanding weight fluctuations (water, hormones, food, stress)
  • How confidence shows up far more than any clothing size
  • Why appreciating your body now matters — not “later”

This episode is especially relevant for women navigating fitness, motherhood, ageing, or long-term health goals who want a more sustainable, respectful relationship with their body.

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