“How Was Last Week’s Challenge?”  

Shoshana raised her hand and immediately answered. “I’m not 100 percent sure, but I think I noticed a bunch of emotions since last session. It was weird, and a little scary, but also pretty cool!”

“That’s great, Shoshana!” Bracha celebrated. “It takes practice to notice how you feel, so don’t worry if it takes time for you to learn how to tune in and get comfortable with the experience.”

“It’s actually really fascinating how many different emotions we have, and how different tools work for different feelings,” Chaya added.

“That’s so true, Chaya,” Leah exclaimed. “Isn’t our body amazing?”

“Our body is amazing,” answered Bracha, “but sometimes, concerns about our body lead to concerns about food, which fuels the dieting cycle. When we can feel good about our body, we want to nourish ourselves as a sign of that connection.”

“But how do we do that, especially when everyone is always talking about how they wish they looked or the weight they want to lose?” asked Shoshana.

“Good question,” Bracha replied. “The first step is to stop participating in those conversations. When you focus only on negative aspects of yourself, you’re going to feel bad about yourself.”