Beach tips suggested by the Body Acceptance Group:

- Really see all the different shapes and sizes of people. Don't be unfair and only notice people you think look better than you. See that your size is part of a continuum and there is beauty at ever shape and size.

- Notice that others seem to really enjoy themselves regardless of appearance.

- Look around and see that people are not just staring at each other. They are having fun... playing, swimming, laughing. Join them. There is no audience you must please.

- Assert your needs with the people you are with. Get support to stay out of your head.

- Leave E.D. at home...he wasn't invited today. If he shows up, send him away.

- There is no beauty contest today and they will not be awarding tiaras. If you start comparing or competing, knock it off. The prize today is being at the beach. Everyone there wins.

- Function not form, function not form, function not form. Celebrate what your body can do.

- Play with some children. Play like a child.

- Lose your mind and come to your senses. Feel, smell, move, listen, see, taste. Be here now, think someother time.

- Dr. Kilmer