Body Confidence Week At mybvi

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In celebration of body confidence week in this blog we are going to be addressing the epidemic of negative body image. You’ve seen the photos. The perfect filter, the chiseled abs, the transformation promises. Maybe you’ve tried workouts before, only to give up because your already negative mindset was worn out by comparison.

What if we told you that building confidence in your body isn’t just a bonus, it is an essential difference between the relationship you create with showing up for yourself. You don’t have to wait for the ‘perfect body’ to start. You can begin with the one you have, right now.

If part of you is always watching how you look, what you wear or how others see you, your mental energy will be drained before you’ve even left the house. Studies show that negative body image leads many people to avoid the gym, exercise classes or any populated environment where the judgment feels real. Positive body image and acceptance helps lower these barriers and makes fitness feel less like you are being watched and become more of an individual experience.

It is important to surround yourself with people who add value to your life and bring those positive vibes. The way others talk or treat you, coaches or friends, reflects the way you may speak to yourself. Being around people who are uplifting will encourage you to think the same, contributing to your overall confidence.

Exercise should make you feel good, not bring you down. You don’t need to start off with a goal of a marathon or doing the most advanced classes. Start small and work your way up, pushing your body too hard will only burn you out and increase the chance of injury. For effective progression and transformation slowly add challenges to your work outs and give yourself time to rest.

Over time, you’ll be able to see and feel the difference of your actions improving your body. Whether it be a small or big change, mental or physical, progress is progress and is a sign that you can do it! Your journey won’t be linear. Some days your confidence will slip but that’s okay. What matters is balance, intention and picking yourself up when

you're down.

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Final Thoughts

You are worthy of movement. You are worthy of change. You are worthy of confidence. You don’t need to wait until “later” your journey starts now. The body you have is your home, and every small step you take towards acceptance and movement builds a foundation stronger than any transformation photo ever could.

Challenge yourself today: take one step, one breath, one simple move. Remember by reading this you have already started your journey to a better you. Don't give up!

References

Bevan, N., O’Brien, K. S., Lin, C.-Y., Latner, J. D., Vandenberg, B., Jeanes, R., Puhl, R. M., Chen, I.-H., Moss, S., & Rush, G. (2021). The relationship between weight stigma, physical appearance concerns, and enjoyment and tendency to avoid physical activity and sport. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(19), 9957. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18199957

Body Confidence Canada. (2017). Body Confidence Awareness Week. Retrieved October 15, 2025, from https://www.bodyconfidencecanada.com/body-confidence-awareness-week-1