Love yourself unconditionally.

IsMollyReallyHungry
IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
edited September 20 in Motivation and Support
Love yourself unconditionally.

Regrettably, some people battling obesity feel they are unworthy of love. Years of negative comments has made them feel unlovable--even though that is not the case.

Perhaps you have spent so many years hating your outer self that you can no longer see any inward beauty. Your self-worth is not dependant on your outward appearance. Own this concept today! Do not hesitate to break down those beliefs of worthlessness.

Action for the day: Think of someone who loves you absolutely, and take a peek at yourself through that person's eyes. If you still can't see, ask that person directly to share the beauty they see in you. Don't worry about appearances; you're not being narcissistic. This is about your emotional healing--about finally recognizing the beauty that is in you.

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  • rhstyles
    rhstyles Posts: 36
    Much needed advice...thank you! :flowerforyou:
  • blackbird498
    blackbird498 Posts: 5
    Love this. This is what I've been struggling with recently, despite knowing that I'm all these great traits rolled into one. My mom even wrote in a card to me that the world needed my brains, ambition, caring, and love and I still didn't take it to heart. I guess I just need to prove it to myself.
  • blackbird498
    blackbird498 Posts: 5
    Love this. This is what I've been struggling with recently, despite knowing that I'm all these great traits rolled into one. My mom even wrote in a card to me that the world needed my brains, ambition, caring, and love and I still didn't take it to heart. I guess I just need to prove it to myself.
  • auttyfrmca
    auttyfrmca Posts: 125 Member
    I have a problem with beating myself up for having a bad day or week. In fact I REALLY struggle wth this. My mom and my husband are constantly tellimg me I'm more than my food!
  • Fabulocity
    Fabulocity Posts: 157 Member
    Thanks so much for sharing this.
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