Throughout my life, I have suffered from body issues. I have been extremely underweight and overweight- all while thinking horrible thoughts about this body that gets me through so much.

Through the evolution of self, I am here today grateful for my body and where it has taken me. When I catch myself being hard on myself and my body, I remember the journey that it has taken me through and how it has been patient with me throughout what I have done to it; it deserves the same patience and love that it has shown me.

Today, I strive for health: a healthy mind, body and soul for the best life that I can live.

Here are 9 affirmations for a healthy body:

1. I am grateful for my health.

2. I choose health over anxiety.

3. I lovingly support health in my body.

4. I feel strong and healthy.

5. I am open to the most healthy body capable.

6. I choose how my body feels over how it looks.

7. I welcome positivity and strength into my body.

8. My body is a source of energy, healing and light.

9. My body radiates joy.