#ENDED with Nicole Ortiz

August 23, 2012 General Interest

Thank you to all that joined us last night for our #ENDED Twitter Chat with Nicole Ortiz! We had a great time talking about body image, how stepping outside out comfort zone can help to build self-esteem and action steps for sharing a healthy lifestyle with others. 

Q1 Summer is a hard time for many women b/c it brings up body image struggle. What has helped your body image? 
@MaryHartleyRD This may sound light, but it’s really important to have your clothes tailored. Everyone feels better in clothes that fix well. 
@ICDietitian Also, focusing on health and not appearance. Doing outdoor activities, preparing healthy meals together with family. #endED 
@MarciRD @Etribole gives good advice: try clothes on with eyes closed. If it feels good, then check the mirror. #endED 
@MissDEIntl2012 I made a resolution 3 summers ago to take less photos how i looked in them and focused on enjoying my vacations and friends 
@ICDietitian Used to teach morbidly obese #weightmanagement patients – socialize with people not food
@MissDEIntl2012summers are slow at work so I make self care a priority, exercise and spa days! #endED 
@MaryHartleyRD For me, the older I got, the less I care about appearance. People are not their looks and looks can be deceiving. #endED 

Q2 What are non-traditional” paths to having a healthier relationship with our bodies/food? 
@jadorelissa A1 Participating in activities, despite not feeling perfect about your body. #endED” exactly. This has helped me so much.