How to Be Body Happy: A Teen's Guide to Feeling Comfortable in Your Own Skin

By: Olivia Kirkby

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Synopsis: Do you want to feel better about your insecurities? Let's go. Join Olivia Kirkby on her journey to accepting herself as perfectly imperfect and learn how you can too. In this inspiring book for teenage girls aged 13+, Olivia talks openly and honestly about growing up with body issues, low self-worth, and an unhealthy relationship with food. By setting herself free from society's beauty ideals, she learned to appreciate and love her changing body. With advice from a specialist eating disorder dietitian and a counsellor, Olivia will share her tips for finally feeling comfortable with yourself: Tuning out toxic diet culture Dealing with personal criticism on your appearance Focusing on your essence: yourself as a whole person, not just your body Debunking beauty myths about being a woman, talking lil' dimples, stretchmarks and trending bodies, Olivia will get you feeling confident and happy being YOU.