Introduction to the Book

'In the last few years, we've seen a lot of talk about how to build confidence. We've read countless articles and watched countless videos with tips and tricks on how to feel more confident.

But what if those tips and tricks don't work for you? What if you're a woman who has struggled with her weight and body image for so long that it's become a part of your identity? That's where this book comes in. It seeks to offer women who have struggled with their weight and body image tools, tips, and practices that will help them build confidence—for good this time.

The book is divided into four sections:

1. Intuitive Eating (what it is; who it's for; tips/practices to develop intuition)

2. Empowerment (information on nutrition; portions; cravings; intermittent fasting)

3. Personal Inquiry (remembering body cues hunger, satiety, overindulged; tips/practices for overcoming emotional eating)

4. Body Positive Yoga (adaptive yoga; customizing with props; sequences for awareness, intuition, sweat/strength, rest/flexibility, and confidence)

The goal is for each section to educate and empower readers by offering them concrete actions they can take toward building confidence in their lives. Compiled by a group of experts in their fields, I hope this book will be a resource that helps my fellow women feel empowered by their bodies again.'

—Sadie Webster