I think one of the biggest reasons that I've wanted to lose weight, and one of the rewards that I've enjoyed most so far is the fact that it increases my self-esteem. I have no idea why this is, and it makes me mad, because i know there are millions of overweight people in the world who are struggling with poor self esteem as a result, which is sad. BUT for whatever reason, losing weight does make me feel MUCH more confident about myself, much more beautiful, much more worthy, and just gives me a general aura that I know has not been there for most of my life. And I enjoy that. So, I've chosen it as reason #1 why I've been working on this so hard, and why I will continue to keep going - even when it is stinking tough, like this week is for some reason.
I deserve to lose weight and I deserve my self-respect. And I deserve to feel that confidence that comes with it.
As a side note, my big mantra this week has been "Don't give up what you want most for what you want at the moment" - I can't believe how often I've been chanting that to myself to avoid making poor eating choices... but so far its working.
(("Don't give up what you want most for what you want at the moment""Don't give up what you want most for what you want at the moment""Don't give up what you want most for what you want at the moment""Don't give up what you want most for what you want at the moment""Don't give up what you want most for what you want at the moment""Don't give up what you want most for what you want at the moment"... ))
:o) Just thought I'd let you in on whats going on in my head today...
Here's to sticking to it and having good self esteem ... because we all deserve it.
2 comments:
That's a great mantra! I've had to tell myself that a lot lately...it really does help doesn't it. :) (Though I did eat a donut and two pieces of carrot cake yesterday..oops..and it wasn't even that good, it was just there).
Go Colleen Go!
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