"BE You!"

As we kick off a new decade, we're witnessing a major shift—a shift in mindset—finally replacing the outdated mentality surrounding "New Year, New You" with one which helps us all better embrace our flaws and create healthy habits to live our best life. Join the "Be You" movement on Instagram. Follow @fitaid and use the hashtag #fitaidBEyou! Tell us what makes you YOU and what you're doing in 2020 to help embrace those things with healthy, happy habits. Then tag a friend and encourage them to do the same.

Here are some of the top people, films, books and blogs which have inspired us to embrace being 100% comfortable in our own skin, empowering us to love what makes us unique while also creating healthy habits to live our happiest life!


INFLUENCERS

Image result for pattie gonia influencer"Pattie Gonia Pro photographer Wyn Wiley's female persona is an outdoor enthusiast, drag queen & advocate.

“She’s just trying to be as cool as Mother Nature,” Wiley says of his alter ego Pattie Gonia.

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Logan Aldridge Fittest One-Armed Man on Earth, continuing to break records & barriers.
"When life gets hard—if we can force a smile onto our face, it can trigger the brain to think differently about a situation and help guide you into the proper place to produce happiness, gratitude and joy," says Aldridge.
Harnaam Kaur Bearded Lady with polycystic ovary syndrome, causing excessive hair growth.
"Love yourself wholeheartedly and never be ashamed of what you look like! You are made to be perfect and nothing less," says Kaur.
Grece Ghanem Fabulous 54-year-old model who refuses to let age hold her back.
“For me, aging is liberating. Beauty changes, yet it does not disappear,” Ghanem says.

DOCUMENTARIES

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This documentary covers the journey of surfer Brianna Cope as she attempts to make the Women's Championship Tour with an irreversible birth defect that has shaped her life.

Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things

Venture inside the lives of minimalists from all walks of life—families, entrepreneurs, architects, artists, journalists, scientists, and even a former Wall Street broker—as they strive to live a meaningful life with less.

Embrace

 Documentary that explores the serious issue of body loathing, inspiring us to change the way we feel about ourselves and think about our bodies.

I Am Not Your Guru

Academy Award nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger follows Tony Robbins and his team over the course of six days, capturing Robbins' powerful and uncompromising approach to achieving success.

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BOOKS

You Are A Badass

How to create a life you totally love by identifying the self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors currently holding you back.

The Untethered Soul

This book will transform your relationship with yourself and the world around you.

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

How to clear your clutter and enjoy the unique magic of a tidy home—the calm, motivated mindset it can inspire.

Dare to Lead 

Becoming a leader requires brave work, tough conversations, and showing up with our whole hearts.

Light Is the New Black

A guide to answering your soul's calling and working your light.  
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High-Performance Habits

Unlocking key habits that will help you achieve your highest potential in all areas of life.

CONCLUSION

We hope you feel inspired by the stories shared by others. Join the "Be You" movement on Instagram. Follow @fitaid and use the hashtag #fitaidBEyou! Tell us what makes you YOU and what you're doing this year to help embrace those things with healthy, happy habits. Then tag a friend and encourage them to do the same. Let's make 2020 the year of authenticity—BE YOU!

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