who says you're not perfect?

I know it sounds waaay cheesy but
tonight at the gym, I had already done an hour of cardio
and I was "punishing" myself for having pizza tonight
I was staring at the other girls, wishing I looked like them
and being really mean to myself saying things like
"you'd look like them if you worked out harder.." "maybe you should eat better" "you're never going to look like that."
&& Selena Gomez came on...
It was her song called "who says"
It basically states that you're already "perfect" and not to listen to what others )which I assume includes yourself) say.

So I just wanted to tell you, quit beating yourself up,
quit longing to look like someone else
You are doing a great job,
you are already perfect
I am so proud of you and your efforts in becoming healthy.

I'm not saying, eat all the crap you want
or to stop working out
I'm saying don't beat yourself up on this journey
and realize that even if you didn't lose one pound
you are doing such a great job
you are beautiful/handsome
by trying to change your life for the better.

Feel free to add me if people aren't telling you how great you are often enough. :)
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  • sselraef
    sselraef Posts: 66 Member
    bumping for morning encouragement :)
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Nice post!

    I'm guessing if you asked anyone who knows me or has ever met me, including me, they'd say I was not perfect. But who is? Who wants to be really? What does "perfect" even mean when it comes to a person?

    But I agree that beating yourself up over <whatever> is rarely helpful. Sure, we all have a "WTH did you do (or not do) that!?" moment now and then. But it's best to just learn from it and move on because you can't undo what's been done.
  • _Bob_
    _Bob_ Posts: 1,487 Member
    Thanks for posting this :heart:
  • moounir
    moounir Posts: 41 Member
    Keep your motivation. You'll look better soon.
  • moounir
    moounir Posts: 41 Member
    Keep your motivation. You'll look better soon.
  • xiamjackie
    xiamjackie Posts: 611 Member
    I really like this post :)
  • Alex_is_Hawks
    Alex_is_Hawks Posts: 3,499 Member
    wait what? someone said I wasn't perfect?

    LIES.
  • AmberJo1984
    AmberJo1984 Posts: 1,067 Member
    Thanks for posting this. This is a beautiful reminder.
  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
    wait what? someone said I wasn't perfect?

    LIES.

    Nobody I know baby!
  • NatashaShen
    NatashaShen Posts: 295 Member
    I think I needed this today. Thanks for posting :)
  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
    Seriously though...I read a lot of self-degradation around here, much of it from women that are just perfectly attractive from where I'm sitting.
  • Kismet_35
    Kismet_35 Posts: 28 Member
    Great post! I love this! I have to continually remind myself that it's about progress, not perfection.

    Thanks for posting this!
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    I'm on here because too many people said "you're fine as you are" and it was too easy to keep on as I was going.

    If I anything, I need more people to keep on pointing out I need to keep going, rather than people generally saying "when are you going to stop and start eating again?" and the like :).
  • Alex_is_Hawks
    Alex_is_Hawks Posts: 3,499 Member
    wait what? someone said I wasn't perfect?

    LIES.

    Nobody I know baby!

    awwww....darling...thank you....:smooched: :smooched: :smooched:
  • gingerjen7
    gingerjen7 Posts: 821 Member
    If I were already perfect, I'd have nothing to aspire to. I could just give up right now.

    I'd rather push myself.
  • lmarshel
    lmarshel Posts: 674 Member
    OP - Thanks for sharing this. :flowerforyou:

    I love, love, LOVE that song! I have it on my workout playlist. Great message, and a great beat, too. :bigsmile:
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Never say you're punishing yourself for eating too much. That's a terrible mindset to have. Say you're just "burning off the excess calories to stay within your goals."

    Edit: Typo!
  • SuperSexyDork
    SuperSexyDork Posts: 1,669 Member
    wait what? someone said I wasn't perfect?

    LIES.

    News feed stalked you....

    and I must say that I promise it wasn't me... :noway: and if I find out who did it they won't be very happy...
  • icimani
    icimani Posts: 1,454 Member
    Thanks - I needed this today!
  • Alex_is_Hawks
    Alex_is_Hawks Posts: 3,499 Member
    wait what? someone said I wasn't perfect?

    LIES.

    News feed stalked you....

    and I must say that I promise it wasn't me... :noway: and if I find out who did it they won't be very happy...

    awwww...i love you E.....
  • Great Post! Thanks :)
  • jessicayoung82
    jessicayoung82 Posts: 157 Member
    I know I am not perfect and will never be... However, I am the best that I have ever been, mentally and physically but I am working at getting even better!
  • OMAGAW that was exactly what i needed today and now i must download that song for my workout playlist!!!!
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
    You say that like there was ever any question...
  • SuperSexyDork
    SuperSexyDork Posts: 1,669 Member
    wait what? someone said I wasn't perfect?

    LIES.

    News feed stalked you....

    and I must say that I promise it wasn't me... :noway: and if I find out who did it they won't be very happy...

    awwww...i love you E.....

    It's mutual, love...
  • ReclaimingSarah
    ReclaimingSarah Posts: 250 Member
    Thank you! I needed this. I've been beating myself up a little too harshly lately. Working on changing that, so this was really well-timed. :flowerforyou:
  • joecollins9385
    joecollins9385 Posts: 355 Member
    im not perfect and knowing that is probably the best thing about me
  • Heather_Rider
    Heather_Rider Posts: 1,159 Member
    as much as i cannot stand that girl.. i do like this song. I put it on both my daughters iPods. :heart:

    Keep it up everyone! Because you ARE perfect in God's eyes! :flowerforyou:
  • ksmiley412
    ksmiley412 Posts: 274 Member
    Thanks I was having a horrible day!
    I am feeling much better now :)
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Why would you punish yourself for eating pizza? Did you eat two whole large pizza by yourself or what?