How to stop comparing your current body to your smaller, leaner past body

In this episode of the podcast, I discuss how to stop comparing your current body to your smaller, thinner past body. I share strategies for having self-compassion, letting go of the past version of yourself, and embracing who you are now. Main Discussion Points: - Why we naturally compare ourselves to others (evolution, survival) - The negative impacts of comparing ourselves to past versions - Practicing self-compassion when feeling triggered by old photos - Making space for difficult emotions and talking openly about them - Remembering what extremes you went to have that thinner body - Realizing you have outgrown and upgraded from that version of you - Tips for embracing your body now through gratitude and positivity - Seeking professional support if needed Key Quotes: "Comparison is the thief of joy when we are constantly and consistently measuring ourselves against others." (00:02:47) "I literally used to feel jealous of my past self. I would be looking at photos of her, her being my past self, the lean fitness model past self mostly. And I wanted more than anything to just be her again." (00:04:39) "Do not go there again. Remind yourself what you had to do to be in that body." (00:22:03) "You, my queen, have outgrown that version of you. The most beautiful thing is you've upgraded yourself." (00:23:54) Connect with me Get a FREE taste test of my paid Body Love Binge Program: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-access-to-first-few-modules/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriakleinsmanofficial/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/victoriakleinsman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/victoriakleinsman Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iNYvEWvgW9a0wNaj4m9hf?si=caq_P-V2TLSAmx1Swuh3yQ Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-free-from-binge-eating-with-victoria-kleinsman/id1464324636?uo=4  #BodyAcceptance #EmbraceYourself #SelfLove