35 Food Freedom and Positive Body Image Affirmations

Words are powerful. Perhaps more powerful than you’d imagine.

Whilst you are healing your relationship with food and your body image, these food freedom affirmations can help. Write them down, say them out-loud (or to yourself), say them to yourself in the mirror, journal about them; and slowly you’ll find a change in your relationship to food & your body.

Food Freedom

• I deserve to eat today, no matter what I ate yesterday

• Food nourishes my body

• Food is satisfying and delicious

• Nourishing my body is an act of self care

• I am more than the food I eat

• Food is neutral - neither “good” nor “bad”

• I am creating a healthy & happy relationship with food

• Food is just food - there’s no need to feel guilt or shame when I eat

• I deserve to eat today, no matter how much exercise I have done

• Food freedom is a journey and I am learning as I go

• Nourishing my body is self-care

• My food freedom journey is about progress, not perfection

• I am learning to feel peace around food

• I forgive myself for previously abusing my body with food

• I am learning to savour each bite of food

• I am grateful that food gives me energy

• There is no such thing as the perfect diet

• I honour my hunger and fullness

Positive Body Image

• I am more than my body

• All bodies are worthy, regardless of their shape and size

• No matter what my body looks like, I am still worthy of love

• I am learning to feel peace with my body

• I am learning to build trust and connection with my body

• I move my body to feel more energy

• I am working on my stamina, strength and flexibility

• Clothes are created to fit my body (not the other way around)

• I respect my body for what it does (not how it looks)

• I forgive myself for abusing my body with exercise

• My body can do amazing things

• I deserve to rest when I need it

• It is safe for me to listen to and trust my body

• I am healthy and happy regardless of my shape and size

• My body effortlessly tells me what she needs

• I send love to all parts of my body

• I respect and treat my body with kindness

You’ve got this - gorgeous!