Bio-Oil and the body confidence charity Body Gossip are encouraging women of all ages to share their positive body messages with the aim of promoting body confidence and inspire women across the UK.
But how can these positive mantras make a real difference? Not only will the messages being left at www.mybodyphilosophy.com encourage and inspire other women but the charity Body Gossip will be taking a selection of them into schools as part of a performance project funded by Bio-Oil, in the hope that we can encourage a life-time of positivity.
As we're busy packing suitcases and the girls (only aged 10 and 14, I might add) have been worrying about not looking good in shorts and swimsuits, I've been trying to improve their body confidence lately. First of all, I pointed out that every woman in the pool will be so busy worrying about their own hang-ups that they won't even notice anybody else's ! Then I tried to boost their confidence with a few #BodyPhilosophy mantras of my own :
- Perfection is unattainable ... unless you're airbrushed
- The only person who can see your imperfections is you
- A big smile will draw eyes away from the things you like less about yourself !
- Plastic surgery makes you look plastic ! Love your impefections, they make you unique.
Want some more ? Head over to www.mybodyphilosophy.com for more words of wisdom and advice.
Bio-Oil want to encourage more women across the UK to share their #BodyPhilosophy messages of body confidence so they have offered a year's supply of Bio-Oil (that's 12 bottles) for one lucky Madhouse Family Reviews reader. Fill in your entries in the Rafflecopter widget below and make sure you answer the question in the comments.
UK only. Closing date : 20/8/15
T & C's : Entries close at midnight on the closing date. Winners will be selected with a random number generator and announced on facebook, twitter and in the giveaway post subject line. Please note, you will be contacted by email and/or twitter and if I haven't heard from you after a week, I'll have to pick another winner. Prizes will be sent out by the companies or their PR directly to winners. Madhouse Family Reviews cannot be held responsible for any prizes that go astray !
Love your unique beauty and look, there is no other you out there x
ReplyDeletebeautiful people have more hangups than us #BodyConfidence
ReplyDeleteif everyone was the same the world would be a boring place
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ReplyDeleteConfidence is beautiful & the most important curve you have is your smile
ReplyDeleteBeauty is a state of mind, not a state of your body
ReplyDeleteThe more confidence you have the more beautiful you appear!
ReplyDeleteAshleigh
ive entered. i always think im too fat!
ReplyDeleteAs long as you aren't unhealthy, don't worry
ReplyDeleteFeeling comfortable in your own skin makes you confident x
ReplyDeleteAh I need this to get more #BodyConfidence I am riddled with scars. I think the best way to have body confidence is to not care what others think.. sadly I wish I could take my own advice. It is something I've yet to master.
ReplyDeleteAll entered.
ReplyDeletei have entered - just be happy and be yourself
ReplyDeleteIm relaly unhappy with my belly after 3 caesarean sections, however.... I wouldnt change it for the world. Id have 16 bellies as long as I have my babies. Im proud of the fact that this body carried my babies (even if I didnt need a surgeon at the last hurdles) xx
ReplyDeleteI have no #BodyConfidence, although I do know that it starts with being happy with who and what you are, unfortunately depression stops that being a thing for me!
ReplyDeleteClothes and a smile covers everything.
ReplyDeleteeveryone is a person and as long as you have a body it is beautiful, when you look at animals you don't judge them on their bodies.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I have no #BodyConfidence at all but then I look my three beautiful daughters and cheer up again so my body might not be perfect but I have my girls
ReplyDeleteyour beauty doesn't come from your dress size but from your eyes xx
ReplyDeleteNever compare yourself to others x
ReplyDeleteFeel happy with yourself.
ReplyDeleteFeel content with yourself as this expounds confidence to all.
ReplyDeleteIve entered (waves) i used this throughout my first pregnancy, made my skin feel lovely and reduced the signs of stretchmarks, we are currently trying for our second baby, this would be amazing xxxx
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ReplyDeleteLove yourself!
ReplyDeleteDon't care what others think of you, what you think of you is the only thing that matters!
ReplyDeletetreat yourself every now and again, you deserve it! :)
ReplyDeleteEntered, with thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou can be very pretty and lacking in confidence. When I look at my old photos, I feel sorry for that girl who didn't think she was pretty enough. Totally agree with all the mottoes you mentioned, especially about the plastic surgery.
ReplyDeletehave so entered
ReplyDeleteI've got a nasty scar after surgery that runs from the top of my thigh to my stomach. I would love to try bio-oil to see if it will reduce it's appearance.
ReplyDeleteHave confidence in your own unique beauty. There's no one like you.
ReplyDeleteJust be yourself everyone else is taken. Xx
ReplyDeleteYou have to be happy with yourself so work on your insecurities but do not put life on hold until your happy with yourself.
ReplyDeleteMy midwife once told me that stretch marks are the atlas of your babies life
ReplyDeleteKay Panayi
Thank you for this post. I too have had insecure thoughts about myself. But after reading your post and some of these comments, I feel really happy to be me :)
ReplyDeletewhat you see as imperfections, someone else will see as beauty.
ReplyDeletei wish i had one, i still struggle with body confidence x
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to be confident sometimes but remember that no one is perfect and beauty is more than just skin deep #beautyconfidence
ReplyDeleteEveryones beautiful in their own way x
ReplyDeleteI have entered.
ReplyDeleteEveryone is beautiful - focus on your strengths and what makes you shine! :)
learn to love yourself
ReplyDeleteYou have every right to take up space. Embrace it!
ReplyDeleteEveryone else is worrying too much about how they look to care about your appearance - just enjoy life!
ReplyDeleteentered thank you
ReplyDeleteJust be yourself #bodyconfidence and every now and then pamper yourself, get your hair done , use a bit of fake tan for a natural glow . I've also entered the fabulous competition x
ReplyDeletebeauty is in the eye of the beholder
ReplyDeleteWalk tall
ReplyDeleteDon't stress about what other people think.
ReplyDeleteConsider how much time you spent hating your body 5, 10, 20 years ago - now consider how much you'd kill for that body now...and how much you'd kill for your current body in the future - appreciate what you've got!
ReplyDeleteTreat yourself to get your nails done or a facial from time to time- youl feel a million dollars
ReplyDeletei have entered
ReplyDeleteEntered. There's more to beauty than just the way you look
ReplyDeleteI've entered :)
ReplyDeleteBeauty comes from within #BodyConfidence
ReplyDeletelove yourself.
ReplyDeletePut yourself first sometimes
ReplyDeleteEntered. You're unique and you don't have to compare yourself to others because you're not getting anywhere that way!
ReplyDeleteBeauty starts from the inside
ReplyDeleteConcentrate on whatever makes you happy, happiness is beautiful! And everyone deserves it! x
ReplyDeletestand tall and watch your posture
ReplyDeleteEntered :)
ReplyDeleteBeauty is skin deep x
ReplyDeleteStop trying to compare yourself & be the best you!
ReplyDeleteNobody cares what you look like anywhere near as much as you do
ReplyDeleteBelieve in yourself. You know you're own body and what feels right better than anyone.
ReplyDeleteBe comfortable in your own skin learn to love yourself
ReplyDeletebe comfortable with your imperfections
ReplyDeleteI have entered - leanne w
ReplyDeleteYou may feel insecure about your body, but remember you are not alone, most of us do too.
ReplyDeleteEveryone is unique so embrace this and be confident
ReplyDeleteKeep smiling and think positive. Everyone is insecure in some way
ReplyDeleteIf you don't love yourself why should anyone else bother? :)
ReplyDeleteNo one else can control how you feel. Choose to be happy.
ReplyDeleteBe kind to yourself, don't get hung up on what you think others are saying your body should be like
ReplyDeleteBe happy with yourself, don't try to please others
ReplyDeleteSo long as you're happy, nothing else matters
ReplyDeleteA smile goes a long way
ReplyDeleteIt's an experienced body!
ReplyDeletetry and love yourself, just the way you are x
ReplyDeletebe happy with your own body #BodyConfidence
ReplyDeletethank u I love bio oil it's excellent for stretch marks and acne scaring
ReplyDeleteEntered and a very empowering blog entry. Thank you
ReplyDeletelook for the positives in yourself
ReplyDeleteLove yourself!
ReplyDeleteMost women are unhappy with their bodies, to delete the thoughts that do this please see my Brain Washing page on my website: http://www.kadir-buxton.com/page17.htm
ReplyDeleteDon't focus on negative thoughts fueled by the unhealthy and unachievable standards set by the media, intent on distorting the figures of women using photoshop and such. Whatever your shape or size, be happy with who you are.
ReplyDeleteBe happy and not to judge others too badly
ReplyDeletecarole n
Loving your body ONLY when it is in perfect shape is like loving your kids ONLY when they are well-behaved!
ReplyDeleteIt's just about being yourself and staying true to yourself.
ReplyDeleteEveryone is beautiful
ReplyDeleteStop comparing yourself to others
ReplyDeleteFeeling comfortable being yourself is more important and will bring you more happiness than being beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWe all have a right to be wrong sometimes
ReplyDeletehave entered
ReplyDeleteI have entered. Being comfortable with yourself is most important and will make you so much more happy #BodyConfidence
ReplyDeleteI've just returned from holiday. I am very overweight and was so nervous on the beach with my swimming costume. I looked around and women of all shapes and sizes (super fit, bigger than me, super skinny etc) were walking around carefree without a care in the world. That has given me so much #BodyConfidence. Be proud of yourself and you will enjoy yourself so much more.
ReplyDeleteEJ Dunn
Entered :-) would love to win
ReplyDeleteEverybody is different
ReplyDelete@oneisjamie
Don't compare yourselves to others :)
ReplyDeleteI have entered xx
ReplyDeleteNever be embarrassed by your body - we are all beautiful
ReplyDeleteEntered x
ReplyDeleteDon't let anyone ever tell you that you are less than perfect #BodyConfidence
ReplyDeleteAs long as you are healthy, you shouldn't need to worry about what others think of you
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ReplyDeleteEntered :)
ReplyDeleteWould love love love this!
ReplyDeleteYoung people may think a sun tan looks good but if you keep out of the sun your skin will look much younger as you age.
ReplyDelete#BodyConfidence you don't need layer upon layer of foundation to look pretty!
ReplyDeleteDon't compare yourself, know that everyone is beautifully unique
ReplyDeleteA beautiful heart makes you beautiful forever.
ReplyDelete~ Anthony G
I love bio oil
ReplyDeleteI try and stay aware that my body is amazing and does so many things subconsciously, breathes, pumps bool and fights disease. It's a wonderful thing from the inside out.
ReplyDelete#BodyConfidence
Learn to love yourself
ReplyDeleteI was always worried about my body even though I was always quiet slim and had nothing wrong with it! I hardly ever wore a bikini while being a teenager! Now I had my baby and even if I have some minor stretch marks and all that I feel more confident of my body than I ever felt before. I think we all are pretty! Just put a smile on your face and be confident about yourself! That's all! :) #BodyConfidence
ReplyDeletelove your body or no one else will
ReplyDeleteI entered. Love your body, warts, stretch marks, curves and all.
ReplyDeleteMy Nanna said whatever you wear, however you feel or whats bothering you, wear a smile as its catching....oh also to wear a good fitting bra ;-)
ReplyDeleteA lot of people will deal with the same issues as you in your lifetime! Just learn not to care :)
ReplyDeleteJust love yourself #BodyConfidence @jaizduck
ReplyDeleteIf you feel good you look good, so be confident in who you are and it will show on the outside!
ReplyDeleteDrink plenty of water - it'll make you look and feel lovely :)
ReplyDeleteJust be confident in yourself. Confidence will make you feel better about yourself and others will see it too x
ReplyDelete#BodyConfidence dont worry about what anybody else thinks
ReplyDeleteI've entered - yay!
ReplyDeleteBe happy
ReplyDeleteCorny but true. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Inner beauty is more important.
ReplyDeleteI love this stuff, it lives up to it's reputation
ReplyDeleteMy mum used to say "many more tears will fall down a pretty girls face than a plain girls face" - it sounds odd - but I know what she meant by it!
ReplyDeletethank you for the competition, a years supply would be amazing, this stuff really helps x
ReplyDeleteI don't really have any tips as I am not body confident! But I do know bio-oil makes me feel a lot better about my scars ha
ReplyDeleteI'm not really body confident at the moment giving birth 5 months ago i had zero stretch marks until the last 2 months :( so winning this would be fab and make me body confident again :D x
ReplyDeleteI don't have a lot of advice as I would like someone to give me more confidence.
ReplyDeleteThe most beautiful thing you can wear is a smile :-)
ReplyDeleteI've entered, thanks! x
ReplyDeleteLove yourself and others will love you too! We are all beautiful :)
ReplyDeletelook after your health, beauty comes with healthy body
ReplyDeleteflaws and imperfections are what make you unique - embrace them
ReplyDeletebeauty comes from the inside :)
ReplyDeleteOur. Bodies are amazing we should concentrate on what they have achieved and do daily not what we dislike about them
ReplyDeleteNo one should be aspiring to be like anyone else, we are all beautiful in our own right and should love ourselves, plus the most important beauty comes from within
ReplyDeleteThe most important thing is to enjoy yourself and not give two hoots about what anyone else thinks!
ReplyDeleteEverything is temporary so don't worry about the little things #BodyConfidence
ReplyDeleteIve entered. And the most important thing is to love and like yourself
ReplyDeleteTrevor Linvell
a smile is the ultimate #Bodyconfidence no matter your shape or size!
ReplyDeleteBio oil is brilliant
ReplyDeleteEntered bio oil is great
ReplyDeleteBe happy in your skin - worrying is a wasted effort.
ReplyDeletehaven't tried bio-oil in my other pregnancies - 15 yeats ago now! Will be trying it with this pregnany :)
ReplyDeleteaccept yourself flaws and all thats the way to happiness
ReplyDeletecaroline watson
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ReplyDeleteI use on my hair gets rid of frizz!
ReplyDeleteA little of what you fancy does you good! #BodyConfidence
ReplyDeletebe yourself #BodyConfidence
ReplyDeleteHead high & shoulders down! :) x
ReplyDeletenobodys perfect and we all come in all different shapes and sizes so try an be happy with who you are and make the best of what you have #BodyConfidence
ReplyDeletebe yourself! #BodyConfidence
ReplyDeleteSmile and be proud the world would be a boring place if we were all the same #BodyConfidence
ReplyDeletejust be yourself
ReplyDeleteI'm not very body confident I'm fraid, so can't really provide any words of wisdom. I would like to enter to win as I like bio-oil
ReplyDeleteentered fantastic giveaway
ReplyDeleteLove what you have & change for no one
ReplyDeleteKelly Ellen Hirst
Remember those stretch marks after pregnancy are signs that you brought a beautiful little bundle of joy into the world!
ReplyDeleteA smile is free of charge and can change someone else's day for the better :)
ReplyDeleteEntered - good luck everyone! I have had great success using bio oil on scars :)
ReplyDeleteA positive outlook even if you are feeling poop REALLY makes a difference to those around you and then actually makes you feel better!
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