Body shaming happens when someone makes negative or hurtful comments about another person’s body, such as their weight, size, or shape.

It’s not limited to people who are overweight, those who are underweight or have a unique body feature can be targets too. These comments can come from others or from yourself.

You might find yourself feeling unhappy with your body and saying things like, “I feel so fat today,” or “I shouldn’t have eaten that.” This kind of self-talk can be just as damaging as criticism from others.

Body shaming can happen face-to-face or online. It can come from people close to you, like family or friends, or even from strangers.

Sometimes the remarks are disguise as jokes or advice. Someone might say, “Are you really going to eat all of that?” or “You look great—did you lose weight?” Even if meant kindly, these comments can be harmful.

Most people don’t intend to cause hurt. They may think they’re being helpful or supportive, not realizing their words are contributing to shame or insecurity. The truth is, comments about someone’s body are often unnecessary and unhelpful.

We’re all exposed to pressure to look a certain way, but it’s important to remember that everyone’s body is different.

If you’re struggling with body shaming, whether from others or from yourself, there are ways to shift your perspective. Being kind to yourself, avoiding harsh judgment, and surrounding yourself with supportive people can help.

UNDERSTANDING THE ROOTS OF BODY SHAMING

Every day, we’re exposed to images that highlight a certain idea of beauty. Whether it’s scrolling through social media, watching TV, or seeing ads, we’re constantly shown polished and carefully curate appearances.

These images often present a narrow standard of what’s considered attractive, and it can be hard not to compare yourself to them.

Seeing these images every day can make you feel like you’re not measuring up. You might start noticing things you wish you could change about your appearance or feel self-conscious about features you didn’t think much about before. It’s easy to compare yourself to others, even when you know those images aren’t always real.

RECLAMATION

This isn’t just a book. It’s a reclamation. A return to the truth that your body, yes, your body, right now—is not a battleground, but a home.

Shine as You Are is a fierce, soul-stirring journey through the shadows of shame and into the blazing light of self-love. It’s for every person who’s ever stood in front of a mirror and winced. For every stretch mark you’ve tried to hide, every wrinkle you wished away, every pound you’ve hated yourself for. It’s for the times you believed you had to shrink to be worthy, to change to be seen, to suffer to be loved.

But what if your body was never the problem?

Through raw, vulnerable stories and deeply personal reflections, this book doesn’t just talk about body image, it rips the conversation wide open.

It holds your hand through the ache of unlearning, through the fury of realizing how long you’ve been at war with yourself, and gently guides you toward something radical: peace.

ACCEPTANCE

This is about more than acceptance, it’s about reverence. Your body holds your stories. The curve of your hip, the softness of your belly, the strength in your thighs, none of it needs to be hidden.

These are the sacred chapters of your becoming. This is the vessel that carries your joy, your heartbreak, your resilience, your power.

Inside these pages, you’ll find practical tools to dismantle toxic narratives, build unshakable confidence, and cultivate a love that begins within and radiates outward.

But more than anything, you’ll find permission, the kind you’ve always deserved to exist boldly, unapologetically, and without shame.

This is not about fixing yourself. You were never broken. 

This is about remembering who you were before the world told you to be small. It’s about standing in your skin and saying, “I am enough. I have always had enough.”

Shine as You Are is a revolution wrapped in compassion. A mirror held up not to criticize, but to honor. To reflect the divine beauty that’s already there.