I never used to hate myself..!

twanthe1

I think it is all about being healthy - no one could ever live up to the worlds superficial standards but we can get ourselves healthy and appreciate the work we put into getting there. In the age of mass media it is hard not to get insecure about something but we can't let that turn us against ourselves. I have made a few feeble attempts at getting into shape and most were for the wrong reasons, now that I am beyond those reasons I feel confident that I can reach my goals.

I wish you luck on your journey.

unicornqueen79

*Hugs* sweetie!

Look at it this way: You're working hard at losing weight because you care about yourself, right? (Just nod and keep reading. )

So you're obviously worth the bother of eating right, exercising, and doing all the hard work that's involved in being healthy, right? (Nod again.)
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Does that sound like someone stupid and worthless and ugly? (Shake your head 'no' here.)

*kitten* happens. Unhealthy eating happened to a lot of us here. But - IT'S DONE. You can't undo yesterday - no one can. But today, right now, it's all good. It's all about taking care of yourself BECAUSE YOU ARE WORTH THE BOTHER. I really wish I could remember who I saw say this on here, because I quote it a lot: "Guilt doesn't burn calories." Shame doesn't either - it really doesn't serve any useful purpose.

So don't cut yourself down anymore, or if you start, ask yourself what purpose it's truly serving you. There are better ways (my opinion, of course) to keep your head in the game and to take care of yourself.

WOW!! I love what you said! very true! I am always cracking jokes about my weight, I don't know why I do it, maybe so no one else is given the chance? I am very hard on my self! but thank you for posting this reply!