The Deal

Posted on July 20, 2009 by mamaV

Time for action.

Action on our part and yours.

We ask for your commitment.

A commitment to work together towards self acceptance and positive body image.

The Deal Top Ten was developed as a collective group, each contributing our heartfelt thoughts and desires for this effort.  With this effort, we hope to provoke an immediate change in your thinking, and help you develop a keen awareness of how often negative body image thoughts impact your daily life and curb your enthusiasm.

You may want to start pick up a journal (or hey- start a blog!) to document this effort, noting how many times per day, and in what circumstances you noticed  negative thinking… and then ultimately found a completely new way of life.

The Real Deal Top Ten

I promise to;

1) Set my mind on achieving self acceptance and a positive body image.

2) Be compassionate towards others by not judging their appearance in any way.

3) Seek  friendships with positive individuals, like minded thinkers who are also working to better themselves.

4) Develop a positive relationship with food based on basic nutrition, remembering not to label foods “good” or “bad.”

5) Get rid of my scale (or at least weigh myself once per month or less).

6) Cancel fashion magazine subscriptions (or limit my exposure to their imaginary reality).

7) No fat chat – period.

8) Be constantly aware of how my attitude and language effects the young individuals in my life.

9) Try to be a role model, or find a volunteer opportunity that allows you to spread your positive energy and new found freedom.

10) And most of all, be unapologetically myself.

If you are ready for The Deal, let us know you will join us on this journey by simply posting a comment stating “I’m in!”

If you would like to add a #11 to your deal, as an additional commitment on your part, feel free! Simply post this personal statement within your comments.

-RealDealGirls

Heather, Roni, Claire, Kate and Carla

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The idea for The Deal came from contributor Claire Mysko. Unapologetically Myself is the trademark of MizFit

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17 Responses

  1. mamaV, on July 21st, 2009 at 7:07 pm Said:

    I’m in!

    Here is my additional commitment:
    10) Encourage others to ditch their scale, cancel their magazine subscriptions and take a celebrity hiatus.

    -mV

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  3. jen (@bwJen), on July 21st, 2009 at 9:40 pm Said:

    I’m in! I totally agree and couldn’t have said it better myself! I also agree with mamaV on adding #10! We have to encourage others! We have to support & encourage others! I love this whole concept.

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  4. MizFit, on July 22nd, 2009 at 5:01 am Said:

    Im in.
    Im cheering for number nine (show me the friends and Ill show you the woman!) and 10.

    GOOD GOSH IM HERE FOR NUMBER 10.

    It’s about us, sure, but if you cant yet do it for YOU—start by doing it for the future.

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  5. Hanlie, on July 22nd, 2009 at 5:15 am Said:

    I’m in! Mizfit sent me! I support this totally.

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  6. Mara @ What's For Dinner?, on July 22nd, 2009 at 5:23 am Said:

    I’m in! Thanks for being here ladies…

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  7. BusyME, on July 22nd, 2009 at 5:26 am Said:

    I’m ALL IN!

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  8. Diana, on July 22nd, 2009 at 5:41 am Said:

    Love it. I’m in too.

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  9. shauna, on July 22nd, 2009 at 5:51 am Said:

    I’m in, baby!

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  10. Crabby McSlacker, on July 22nd, 2009 at 5:51 am Said:

    Count me in too! This list is very consistent with how i TRY to live my life, not that I am always successful.

    And may I just note what an awesome assemblage of blogging talent you have here? You are all indeed the Real Deal! I looked at the names at the top and though “Holy Crap, all in one place???”

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  11. Marsha @ Green Mountain at Fox Run, on July 22nd, 2009 at 6:20 am Said:

    I am in. Been in for a long time, and so great to see it here. Tried to pick out my favorite principle, but they’re all great. #8 stands out for me for some reason, though. Maybe because it is a really good first step for many and can have such a powerful effect.

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  12. debby, on July 22nd, 2009 at 6:28 am Said:

    I’m in! Like others said, this is how I am already trying to live my life. I definitely slip occasionally, but this IS the ideal that I want to live up to. Great idea to write it all down in one place and have people sign. The amazing Mizfit sent me over here, and I am so glad she did–looks like a great blog to keep track of!

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  13. Trish @IamSucceeding, on July 22nd, 2009 at 6:31 am Said:

    I’m IN!

    Oh I am so in!

    This is a process and I am in the process and Am printing these out and reminding myslef daily, several times a day as a matter of fact.

    Thanks Miz!(and everyone else too)

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  14. FOOTDR69, on July 22nd, 2009 at 6:35 am Said:

    I’m in!!! Well said!!! Starting TODAY!! ;-) BTW…MizFit sent me!!

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  15. POD, on July 22nd, 2009 at 6:43 am Said:

    I’m in!

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  16. Dara Chadwick, on July 22nd, 2009 at 6:53 am Said:

    I’ve been in for a long time, but I’m happy to re-state my commitment.

    And I’ll add my own:

    I’ll recognize that my behavior toward my own body shapes how my daughter will relate to hers — and on days when I don’t feel strong enough to do it for me, I’ll do it for her.

    Go get ‘em, ladies!

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  17. ronisweigh, on July 22nd, 2009 at 7:01 am Said:

    Of course I’m IN!

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