11. Aroosha Nekonam
Personal Trainer at Ultimate Performance
Instagram: @arooshanekonam
1. What does Body Positivity mean to you?
To me, body positivity is an acceptance of who you are, not just what you are. You are not always going to be happy with your body, or happy in yourself, but you accept the things you cannot change and embrace it. It doesn’t mean that you have to feel beautiful and wonderful 24/7, it means that you disconnect that tie of how you “think” you look with how you feel as a person and your self-worth. You are comfortable in your own skin and treat your body with respect and love because it does so much for you, but you need to remember that you are so much more than just a “body.” You are strength, courage, confidence, kindness, intelligence, the list goes on.
2. 3 tips or tricks to boost your self confidence.
- Get a sweat on and move some weight! Nothing makes my personal training clients at Ultimate Performance feel more confident than when they are pushing their body to its full potential in the gym. Exercise releases endorphins and increases motivation in other areas of your life, so they walk into a session carrying so much stress and then walk out with a sense of clarity and accomplishment.It is so empowering and liberating to see what your body can actually do and how quickly it can adapt, respond and grow so much stronger.
- Do one thing every day for yourself that makes you happy. It doesn’t have to be anything big, something as simple as watching your favourite movie, having a bath, getting your nails done, meeting a friend for coffee. Just one thing that boosts your mood for that day – it is important to make that time for you and to check in with yourself.
- Pay attention to yourself. Are you smiling? How is your posture? Sometimes a small change like a smirk on the face and straightening up your stance has great psychological benefits. What you portray on the outside can help influence how you feel internally. Start your day with a smile and proud shoulders.
3. All-time favourite quote.
One message that will always resonate with me is the story of the two wolves. It’s not really a quote but the message is very powerful.
An old man told his grandson, “My son, there is a battle between two wolves inside us all.
“One is Evil. It is anger, jealousy, greed, resentment, inferiority, lies and ego.
“The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, humanity, kindness, empathy and truth.”
The boy thought about it, and asked, “Grandfather, which wolf wins?”
The old man quietly replied, “The one you feed.”
I love this quote because it’s so true that ultimately our happiness is down to us. If we clog our thoughts with negative emotions life will respond to us as such, but if we are positive, grateful and honest, we will have a happier more fulfilling life.
4. Where do you see the #bodypositive movement this year?
The body positivity movement has grown so much recently with millions (women in particular) now starting to voice their appreciation and love for their body and it’s a great thing, however, I would hope that it won’t stop there.
For me, there needs to be more than just body positivity – there needs to be positivity of the self as a whole. A celebration of our intelligence, our capabilities, our values as people, a connection to ourselves as human beings and not just a “body”.
With this, of course, comes self-respect for our mind and body, by taking care of it, nourishing it, strengthening it.
5. Fitness Goals for 2019?
In 2019, I am hoping, personally to get stronger. There are always improvements to be made, always an area that could use some work, and I am excited for another year of progress and accomplishments!
12. Jennifer Renée
1st Albino Beauty Influencer & Jump Rope Fitness Enthusiast
Instagram: @jreneejrenee
1. What does Body Positivity mean to you?
Body positive means feeling confident and loving the body you’re in as well as accepting and uplifting all of the various body types of others.
2. 3 tips or tricks to boost your self confidence.
Pushing myself to go beyond my comfort zone with trying new things. Staying consistent with excercise and being active. Eating foods that make me feel good.
3. All-time favourite quote.
“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” ~ Nelson Mandela
4. Where do you see the #bodypositive movement this year?
I would love to see continued increase in the representation of all body types and abilities in media and marketing.
5. Fitness Goals for 2019?
My 2019 fitness goal is to get consistent with jump rope training and enter a competition. I want to teach other beginner jump rope skills. I’m also looking forward to exploring yoga and other ways to be active next year.
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