After realizing that I couldn’t get my image and style together, I decided it was time that I begin to take some new matters into my own hands. I know that criticism is one of the main features that most women are just naturally able to grow into. I also knew that the constant backlashes I was having with my own image was starting to become a hindrance to my well-being.
My conclusion is this. If I’m so critical about my body, and if I keep letting it interfere with my confidence, well then isn’t it time that I do something about it? With the idea that nothing is actually wrong with my body shape, and since I know it is all in my head, I think it’s time that I begin to look at finding a way to be happy with my body while accepting what my body is all about.
Which led to this new conclusion. I think I might feel better if I start to lose weight. It is definitely time that I start to get the pounds off from having children, stress and the problems that come with being so busy that there is just not time to do what is needed.
To begin, I decided to do it the right way. The calorie counting, changing the nutrition habits way, with some exercise to compliment the change in lifestyle. I’m staying completely away from yo-yo diets, diet pills and even programs that “promise fast weight loss.”
In a matter of a few days, I have switched my habit from ‘hold over’ foods, such as the chips, to the fruits and vegetables. At first, these definitely tasted bland, but I’m starting to get a good feel for the change in nutritional needs. For those that have never tried this, it is a must. Count the calories that you have from junk foods and hold over foods, and start substituting it for things that are actually good for you. My energy has gone to a new level and I’m starting to feel much better about myself. I have a very nice program on my calendar to compliment this as well, giving me the simple everyday reminders to break the bad habits of eating.
The good thing is, I’m not trying to lose weight to look like everyone else. I’m trying to get the weight off so I can look like myself again. With the extra curves and everything.
I’m hoping that, by changing just a little bit through the weight loss, and complimenting this with the Become Stylish program, I should easily be able to move back into a better image that feels like me instead of a body type that is surrounding and covering me up.
Barrett
