Help with self-criticism during weight loss

Stacivogue
Stacivogue Posts: 325 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Not sure if this will work for anyone else, but I got this Bach flower essence from whole foods. Two drops in a glass of water and I swear, i'm not as self critical as I usually am when i gain some weight. Usually, i'd be staring down at my stomach in disgust while on the bike or pinching my belly fat...but I'm not. I just don't care, I'm on the bike and I seem to have faith that it will go away. THIS IS REALLY WEIRD FOR ME.

Anyway, the flower essences i'm using are:
Gentian

"Those who are easily discouraged. They may be progressing well in illness or in the affairs of their daily life, but any small delay or hindrance to progress causes doubt and soon disheartens them."

and

"Crab Apple"

. They can be fussy, easily upset and have a tendency to make mountains out of molehills when in the negative state...
The bottle says something about being able to look past physical imperfections.

Now maybe it's just me....i made a choice to purchase these items, so i'm not making a big deal out of my weight problems. But I swear, whatever. It's working. I got them at whole foods.

Highly recommended.

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  • bushidowoman
    bushidowoman Posts: 1,599 Member
    I've not tried Bach flower essence, but I am a big fan of herbal remedies. Oatstraw keeps me feeling calm and mellow, lemon balm gives me a lift during the dark winter months, and stinging nettle keeps my energy up.
  • LeidaPrimal
    LeidaPrimal Posts: 198 Member
    Whenever I feel down, I dab a touch of vanilla essence (yep, the one you bake with) behind my ears and on a bit of a tissue to stuff into my bra between my breasts (TMI?). It cheers me up almost immediately. What I would love to have is the smell of green apple. I swear I buy the dishwasher liquid to smell it! I also react positively to the bitter grapefruit smell and I LOVE sandalwood with its viscous quality. I really need to do more aromatherapy :)
  • AmeChops
    AmeChops Posts: 744 Member
    Wow...sounds like they'd be good for me!
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    That's very interesting! I've never tried anything like that before. I do spray my pillow with lavender when I remember.
  • MissyMissy18
    MissyMissy18 Posts: 315 Member
    I'm extremely skeptical when it comes to remedies like this (aromatherapy et al) ...but, what the hell... I may just try it out anyway! I need all the help I can get with self-criticism, even if it's simply a placebo effect.
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    Thank you for the info!! Every little bit helps :smile:
  • sars_68
    sars_68 Posts: 308 Member
    They can be fussy, easily upset and have a tendency to make mountains out of molehills when in the negative state...



    Describes me completely at the moment! I'm willing to have a go with anything to improve that!

    Thanks
  • Live4More
    Live4More Posts: 177 Member
    thanks!
  • avasano
    avasano Posts: 487 Member
    Great tip, thanks
  • heypurdy
    heypurdy Posts: 196 Member
    Very cool. I wonder if they sell them anywhere else. There is no Whole Foods around me, there is aTrader Joe's though.
  • Stacivogue
    Stacivogue Posts: 325 Member
    here's the link

    http://bachflower.com/38_Essences.htm
  • Ejwelton
    Ejwelton Posts: 331 Member
    I use their rescue remedy when stressed and it helps me

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