Body War, No More

IVY FELICIA THE BODY RELATIONSHIP® COACH

TABLE OF CONTENTS REFLECT on what's

LEARN how to

coming between

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you and your body

the connection today

BEGIN your journey to body peace right now

Introduction: Authors Note Preface: The Body Tool #1: Body Language Tool #2: Body Care Tool #3: Body Thanks Tool #4: Body Compassion Tool #5: Body Journey Resources: Title Goes Here

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A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR WELCOME, BEAUTIFUL SOUL, I don't know how long you've been feeling uncomfortable in your body. I don't know how much shame you may carry about what you see in the mirror. I don't know the level of frustration you've experienced in searching for solutions.

However, I do know that it's never too late to reconnect with your body.

I wrote this book with deep intentions for you to experience more peace and feel more at home in your body starting today! I know that many pills, potions, and products are being sold under the guise of making you look amazing, appear sexy, and exude confidence to others. My work is not about that, and neither is this book.

This is about focusing on the relationship between you and your body. Every word in this book is written to help you begin reconnecting with your body so you can also thrive in your life. This could be the beginning of a life-changing journey to body peace. It begins with one breath at

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a time.

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PREFACE Body War, No More

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It has been a part of us since we were born.

THE BODY

It is the vehicle we inhabit to navigate through life. It is our vessel of autonomy and selfexpression. It protects the souls that live within.

It sustains our spirits so that we can fulfill our Life Purpose. Yet, quite often, we treat the body as if it is just a tool. We neglect to acknowledge the importance of "Body Relationship": the harmony between the inner self and the outer body.

Why does it matter if our body and soul are in a healthy, loving relationship? The unity between the two is vital to our harmony in life. We will lack true peace if we feel separated from our bodies by shame, guilt, anger, or frustration.

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How do you bring the body and soul together in harmony?

THE BODY & SOUL

Practicing holistic wellness and self-care can be extremely helpful. Holistic wellness is about harmony between mind, body, and spirit. It helps ensure we nourish our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Learning to go beyond our physical body and honor our whole being is essential to self-love.

In addition to this book, I provide other tools to help you explore holistic wellness without dieting. My coaching services and membership community are resource options for people of all sizes, shapes, and shades. You can explore those at any time on my website if you like.

In the meantime. You can start with the five practical tools listed here!

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5 TOOLS FOR

BODY CONNECTION

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Learn Your Body Language Your body is constantly communicating with you. It was designed to signal you. It tells you when it's hungry, tired, ill, in danger, or even deficient in nutrients. The more you listen to your body, the more you will hear it "speak" to you. The best way to "turn up" the volume so you can listen to your body more clearly is by responding to the signals it sends you. Don't ignore your body.

You will learn your body language when you become familiar with hearing your body signals. No one is a greater authority on your body than you! Although you may have been taught to look outside yourself for answers about your body, the truth is that the answers begin with YOU. Don't be afraid to ask yourself questions about your body: "What does that pain mean? "Why is my skin changing? What food makes me feel best when I eat?

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Seek to know your body, and you will grow closer to it.

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Prioritize Your Body Care Put your body on your calendar. Make it a priority in your life. Create space in your life for you to love on your body in a way that feels best for you. If you think you are too busy, you probably need body care more than you think. Oftentimes a busy body is a neglected body.

Your body care routine doesn't have to be extravagant, elaborate, or expensive. Whether it is enjoying body movement, eating nourishing foods, or taking a rejuvenating nap, make a commitment to care for your body. When you invest in your body, you will receive an infinite return on all of your health and well-being.

It is a way to acknowledge the importance and value of your body to your life.

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Practice Your Body Thanks Tell your body, "Thank You". It is quite possible that giving thanks to your body is one of the greatest ways to heal your relationship with your body and connect you with your body in a loving way. Your body supports every moment of every day. It deserves to be thanked.

Think of the things that you see, smell, taste, hear, or touch every day.

Your body helped with those experiences.

If you have parts of your body that you don't quite like or maybe even loathe, try giving thanks for them. Replace words that are rooted in body shame, judgment, or comparison with words of thankfulness.

INSTEAD OF I hate my flabby belly My legs are so ugly My nose is horrible

TRY THIS My belly keeps me nourished My legs carry me wherever I go My nose allows me to enjoy scents

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Give Yourself Body Compassion Even with all the work and effort you put into learning and connecting with your body, you will sometimes not feel great about it. There will still be days when you feel frustrated with your body.

Life is always changing, and so is your body. Sometimes those changes can cause shifts in how you feel about your body. During those times, you can choose to give yourself body compassion.

You can grant yourself permission to not be okay with your body.

You can honor your feelings, even the icky ones. Because even the icky days can teach you about how to honor your body and yourself.

They can teach you patience and have the potential to reveal your strength. What is most important is that you don't rush through those moments, even though they may not feel good. Take that time to reflect, write, and meditate so that you can tap into the messages that life is teaching you about your body, even in uncomfortable moments.

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Embrace Your Body Journey Remember that your body has been here since the beginning of your life. It is not perfect, but it is yours. It has carried you to this point in life, and it deserves to be honored for that. Understand that you have the rest of your life to live with your body, and you can always evolve and improve along the way. However, give yourself grace and gentleness to know that you have the freedom to take your time while working towards the higher version of yourself.

I know that learning to honor your body and self can be challenging.

I also know that you may have never even considered the importance of a healthy, loving body relationship. Maybe what I shared has sparked your curiosity or desire to pursue harmony between your body and self. You don’t have to face that journey alone. I would be happy to talk with you about your body relationship and provide additional support to help you heal and thrive. Schedule a consultation here: http://bit.ly/branalysis

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5 DAYS OF

JOURNAL PROMPTS

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JOURNAL POWER I have provided 5 days of The power of written word is exponential. When I work with journal prompts for you. I highly recommend that you clients I teach them how powerful it is to set intentions use them for 5 days in a row.

You can set an alarm or post a for their life goals. Those intentions become even more reminder to yourself to ensure powerful when they are written that you prioritize this practice. down or recorded. I added this Each day comes with its own unique journal prompt to help bonus section to the book so you record your feelings, you can test out the power of journaling and see how it helps thoughts and behaviors.

Choose one prompt each day. you connect with your body.

The most important part of this There is no specific order. practice is consistency.

Be sure to set aside quiet moment when you get ready to journal. Allow yourself time to listen to your body, mind, and soul. Be intentional with your words and you will see how impactful this practice can be to help shift your thoughts and feelings about your body. It's not a solution, but it is a beginning. The evolution happens one breath at a time.

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BODY WAR, NO MORE DAY ONE: LEARN YOUR BODY LANGUAGE Today pay attention to what your body is “saying” to you. Take note of the signals that you get from your body today. Whether it be hunger, thirst, sleepiness, etc. Write down the signals that you get and what you think those signals mean. Also, record how you respond:

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BODY WAR, NO MORE DAY TWO: PRIORITIZE YOUR BODY CARE Make a list of the things that you already do to take care of your body. Then add the things that you want to do, but you are not currently doing. After you have finished the whole list, number the items in order of priority with "one" is the most important. Then, choose the top 3 things and add them to your “to-do” list or calendar for next week. Journal about the top 3 things with the dates and times that you will be doing them next week and why they are most important to you and your body:

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BODY WAR, NO MORE DAY THREE: PRACTICE BODY THANKS Write down 3 negative things that you do, think, or say about your body on a regular basis. Then write down 3 positive statements to replace those negative beliefs, behaviors, or thoughts: *BONUS: READ THEM OUTLOUD*

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BODY WAR, NO MORE DAY FOUR: GIVE YOURSELF BODY COMPASSION Write down 3 times that someone was patient with you or showed you compassion.

Describe how that made you feel. Write why your body deserves the same type of patience and what the benefits will be.

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BODY WAR, NO MORE DAY FIVE: EMBRACE THE JOURNEY WITH YOUR BODY Write down 5 ways that your body has nurtured, protected, or sustained you throughout your life. Think about why learning to honor your body is important. Why do you want to experience body peace? Write down the benefits of honoring your body as a reminder to help you stay committed to your desire:

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The mini e-book you completed, "Body War, No More," is just a glimpse of the tools available to help you nourish your relationship with your body. I created that to help you start your body peace and liberation journey. However, it doesn't stop there.

There's so much more to explore!

Do you want to continue building a connection with your body? If you'd like to deepen your body relationship and expand your thoughts and practices to make peace with your body, you'll love "The Body Relationship® Journal."

The Body Relationship Journal is a 31-day journey through tools, activities, and prompts to help you connect with your body in a meaningful, compassionate way.

COMING SOON! THE BODY RELATIONSHIP® JOURNAL This 31-day journal will be available soon in digital and print format. It's designed to help people of all body types take intentional steps in their journey to finding peace with their bodies so they can ultimately thrive in their lives.

This journal will soon be available for purchase. Join the waiting list to receive exclusive notification and discounted pricing before it's made available to the public.

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MEET THE AUTHOR IVY FELICIA Ivy is a certified holistic wellness coach, a motivational speaker, a body image expert, and

“Your body is your home. You deserve to be at peace there"

a coach with over 10 years of acclaimed service.

She has offered body image coaching to people of all sizes, offering body peace, and radical selflove to all who struggle to achieve it.

Through the combination of her education and her lived experience, Ivy has developed an innovative system of Body Relationship® Coaching. This powerful system is a unique combination of weight-neutral holistic wellness

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and radical self self-care. Ivy facilitates shifts in mindset and perspective that help people achieve positive, sustainable changes in their relationships with their bodies.

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