Body Neutrality

by Eleanor Clark

This practical, accessible book teaches readers how to practice healthy body image habits and let go of an emphasis on body image through research, activities, and personal stories. Body neutrality is a body image approach focused on finding acceptance and liberation from the body-focused culture in which we live. Body neutrality is a shift toward seeing our bodies as a vessel of who we are rather than as who we are. This guide is organized into thirteen chapters, each outlining a different concept of body neutrality ranging from comparison and identity to mindfulness and gratitude, inviting participation from the reader through end-of-chapter activities. For anyone aiming to release the enslaving emphasis placed on appearance in a world where body obsession has become inappropriately “normal,” this book will provide insight and practical guidance toward freedom. Body Neutrality is for anyone struggling with self-esteem and body image issues who aims for acceptance and liberation.

146 pages, Paperback

Published December 16, 2022

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many parts of this book resonated very strongly with me. I really liked the activities, check ins, and (many of the) examples of neutral language around bodies. I can see how this book would be incredibly validating and helpful to folks who have experienced disordered eating and compulsive exercising

My only critique comes from personal experiences as a person who lives with multiple chronic illnesses and limited physical mobility. My mobility has significantly decreased in my mid to late 20s. So the neutral language offered in many sections encourages the reader to focus and emphasize the physical capabilities of the body parts in question. These are often jumbled with my negative thoughts about my body. Due to my circumstances, I had to fill in a lot more blanks to adapt to my own experience