We constantly and chronically compare ourselves to other women, sizing up our self-worth by our relative body size. When you learn to talk about your body and yourself in a positive light, you will slowly cultivate a relationship with yourself that is full of love, joy, enthusiasm, and vitality.

In a culture of stick-thin models, our daughters are embarking on a dangerous path of body dissatisfaction, with dieting, bingeing, and purging. Fortunately, there are things you can do to show her she is beautiful just the way she is.

In order to help your daughter not only survive but ultimately thrive through her adolescence and into adulthood, you must help her develop a healthy self-esteem, an unshakeable sense of self-worth, and a healthy emotional life.

If a person feels unpopular or inadequate, they are more likely to compensate with food. Unfortunately, the weight gain will then increase their feelings of being socially unpopular and unacceptable.

Most women truly hate their own bodies. What would happen if you could truly love your body?

There is often a direct link between how women feel about themselves, what they eat, and how they take care of their bodies.

If you don't love your body, you may be stifling your creativity, draining your energy, and limiting your potential.

Do you think that only thin is beautiful, or can you find beauty in everybody?

Is your practice of yoga improving your body image, leading you to greater acceptance and appreciation of your physical body? Or is it just one more attempt to develop that "perfect body", eventually leading to suffering and angst?

The competing messages presented in women's magazines can set women up with unrealistic expectations. Here's how to make sure whatever you're reading nurtures and serves you rather than confuses you.