We’ll leave the heavy thinking to Dr. Phil and his cohorts. The bottom line is, I’m trying. A lot of women are. My goal isn’t to fit into a size zero, which let me tell you is not happening anytime soon (or since first grade for that matter). Nor is it to reach some manufactured number I found on a weight chart in a health magazine. My goal is to define and reach my own personal ideal that is balanced, healthy, and realistic. If I can succeed at that, then as far as I’m concerned, I’ve figured out the secret to my first successful diet.
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I just watched another episode of 'How to Look Good Naked' with Carson from 'Queer Eye' last night...It's about loving yourself the way you are, and it brought tears to my eyes a few times! I think he made a great point...What are you hiding behind? This girl in particular was hiding behind sunglasses...and once he took away that security blanket...showed her who she was comparing herself to, heard what people really thought of her, and helped her find some clothes to flaunt what she's got...She could really see how beautiful she really is. Thanks for sharing Rebecca!!
Fantastic story! Thank you so much for sharing. I'm so tired of hearing people say, "Oh, if only I was [insert unrealistic size here]." We should focus on being healthy and happy. The number on the scale can fluctuate up to five pounds in a given day--why base your happiness on something as unstable as that? Hope you find that balanced, healthy, and realistic ideal--it's something we should all strive for!
Great point. Are they telling us what to think or giving us what we want? Maybe a little of both? Oddly, when I'm happiest is when I tend to have a few extra pounds on me. I'll take that over being skinny and depressed (or manic from low blood-sugar) any day! Thanks for the inspiration, Rebecca.
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