When it comes to finding peace with your body, healing body image is only half the battle.. Yep, you read that correctly. So, you’re probably wondering, if healing body image is only half the battle, what is the other half? Introducing the body positive challenge.

The real challenge is showing up for yourself daily with dignity and respect, even when you don’t necessarily want to.

In this post, I will guide you through a 30 day body positive challenge that will teach you strategies and techniques to genuinely show up for yourself, despite what your body looks, how you feel about your body that day, etc. etc.

Introducing the 30 Day Body Positive Challenge to Help You Embrace Your Here-and-Now Body

So, ready to stop hating your body and finally see what it’s like where the “grass in greener”. Save the challenge below to your Pinterest by hovering over the image, and pressing, “save.”

BONUS: save to your phone lock screen so you don’t forget a day!

The Body Positive Challenge Breakdown 👇🏼

Week 1: Reclaiming Body Kindness

1: Remove your bathroom scale from sight (throw away, hide in closet, smash, etc.)

2: Create a body positive mood board in Pinterest (include all body sizes, quotes, how you want to feel in your body, outfits you love, etc. (P.S. this is not a “I’m losing weight mood board”)

3: Closet Clean Out Day! Go through all of your clothes and separate clothes into 3 piles (donate, sell, keep)

4: Make a list of a few joyful movement ideas to explore this month! (Rollerskating, Pickleball, Yoga, Stretching, Pilates, etc.)

5: Time for a selfie! Take 2 photos of you smiling and save your fav for Day 30! (NO FILTERS/EDITS)

6: Take note of your menstrual cycle (if applicable). Track which phase you are in and how you feel in your body during each phase (menstruation, follicular, ovulation, luteal).

7: Grab a dry erase marker or some sticky notes and begin writing reminders of body kindness in areas where you typically are the most judgmental (bathroom, mirrors, closet, etc.)

Week 2: Cultivating Gratitude + Self Exploration

8: Find a yummy recipe on Pinterest or a fav cookbook that you haven’t made before!

9: List a few self soothing activities to do while you’re winding down in the evening (reading, skincare routine, etc.)

10: Enjoy a day of favorites! Fav drink, fav nightly routine, fav dinner, fav tv show, fav book, etc.

11: Plan a night out or in with friends! Spend time sharing the things that you love about them. Take note of what you enjoy about their friendship. Is it appearance related? Personality?

12: Take a moment today to create a sensory cocoon that feels comfy and relaxing. Put on relaxing music or a meditation, light a candle, put on some lotion, wrap yourself in your fav blanket and just notice how your body feels from your toes to your head. Take note how you feel before and after.

13: Take a moment to do an outfit check and channel your inner child — what would they love about this outfit choice?

14: Text your best friend right now and ask them to share 3 strengths of yours and why they chose them.

Week 3: Exploring Your Body + Redefining Beauty

15: Write a letter to your body. Share the highs and the lows. What you’re thankful for, what you grieve. Be brutally honest.

16: Spend some time outside! Go for a walk/run, clean your car, play a sport, etc. Do something fun outdoors!

17: Time to be silly! Put on your favorite playlist and have a dance party for 10 minutes. P.s. you can do this while playing Just Dance!

18: Go into your social media accounts and unfollow any account that you find yourself often comparing yourself too.

19: Go into your social media accounts and follow accounts that have different body shapes and sizes than you’re own.

20: Go into your social media accounts and follow accounts that have different body shapes and sizes than you’re own.

21: Buy or wear an item of clothing you’ve been afraid to try.

Week 4: Redefining Your Body Image Story

22: Create a playlist of songs that make you feel confident.

23: Go a day without checking your reflection. Notice how it feels.

24: Spend 5 minutes stretching and appreciating your body’s movements.

25: Write down a list of what makes a person beautiful to you.

26: Write down 1 boundary that you will set to help protect your body peace no matter what the circumstances are.

27: Commit to one body positive habit that you can do after the challenge each day.

28: Let yourself take up space. No sucking in your tummy or hiding your body with a pillow when you sit down for the day. Sit comfortably and confident.

29: Identify one beauty “rule” you want to break and do it. See how it feels the following day.

30: Take a selfie to celebrate completing this challenge. Now, pull up the selfie you took on day 5. Do you notice any differences? If so, what are they? Reflect on what you have learned about yourself during this challenge.

You freaking did it!

I am so incredibly proud of you for sticking with it and challenging yourself to experience body love, body respect, and body worth. You are so much more than your body and I hope by the end of this challenge, you believe that too!

I want to celebrate with you! 🎉 So, tag me on your IG stories @itscillahope for accountability and to cheer you on! I would absolutely love to walk with you in this journey to body acceptance!

As always, rooting for you, bestie!