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What I Like About Me*

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Liking yourself and your body is an important part of VITALITY and can help you reach and stay at a healthy weight. Try saying positive things to yourself every day. For example:

  • I accept myself and others.Woman Leaping
  • I am proud of the things I've done.
  • I have a sense of humour.
  • I enjoy my work.
  • I am aware of my strengths and weaknesses
  • I have a good outlook on life.
  • I want to keep growing and changing to feel better about myself.
  • I don't let fear keep me from doing all I want to do.
  • I am realistic about the goals that I set.
  • I know what is important for me.
  • I look forward to the future.

Add a few more of your own.

* Adapted from the Ontario Ministry of Health's "I Rate +" program, in The Healthy Weight Program, Nutrition Services, Halton Regional Health Department, 1994.

Enjoy eating well, being active and feeling good about yourself.
That's VITALITY

Last Updated: 2002-10-30 Top