Weight
loss and self-esteem are like the scales of justice, as one side goes down the
other side goes up. Usually, the more weight you lose, the higher your self
esteem goes up.
No
one should think that they have to be 'perfect' whatever that means anyway.
Perfect is an impossible standard to have, or to achieve, no one is perfect.
Even all the 'perfect' super models and actresses you see on t.v. aren't so
perfect if you would see them without their makeup and flattering lighting.
Just
find the weight that is perfect for you and your body type. Once you have set
realistic goals for yourself, stick with a program that will give you every
chance of attaining those goals.
I
have a friend who is getting married in the spring. She wants to lose about 60
lbs. by then. She has given it a lot of thought and has set a 'start date'. She
plans on starting an exercise routine and a healthier eating plan starting on
that date and continuing for the rest of her life.
By
gearing up to make these changes in her life, she is allowing herself to get
her head around the whole thing. That
will greatly increase her chances of success.
Since she has a clear and realistic game plan and a reasonable time
frame, she will almost assuredly meet her weight loss goals.
She
has also enlisted the help of friends to accomplish this goal. Fortunately for
her, some of her closest friends are work out nuts so they can help her and
bolster her when she hits a rough patch, which she probably will.
Even
after just having lost a few pounds, you can already see a significant boost in
her self esteem. It's more than just the fact that she has lost a few pounds,
it's also about the fact that she has set a goal for herself and slowly but
surely she is accomplishing that goal.
Being
able to set a goal and see that goal met is extraordinarily fulfilling. It can
really make you feel great about yourself above and beyond just the physical
changes you can see in the mirror or feel in your clothes.
This
is why weight loss and self-esteem can be such a powerful combination. It
really is a two for one: you become better looking and you are able to set and
meet a goal for yourself. Both of those things on their own can be incredibly
powerful, when you combine them the benefit can go up exponentially.
If
you want to see the benefits of weight loss and self-esteem increase for
yourself, just set a weight loss goal, make a plan, find a friend or two to
help you along the way, and go for it. Do not make it harder than it needs to
be by setting yourself up for failure with unrealistic expectations. Take it
slow and steady and you will get where you want to be.
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