Appreciating your body and what it can do
F29, 5’0, SW 168, CW 156, GW 126
I have always been very negative about my body and mentally beat myself up for being overweight, like I imagine a lot of people do on this sub. Recently I’ve been putting work into steering away from that and being kinder to myself, appreciating what I like about my appearance and the things I can physically do. I’ve found it helps me to treat myself better in terms of food and exercise going forward.
One of the best things that helps me is a bath: not just a quick wash, but practically turning my bathroom into a spa. Candles, spa music, and bath salts or a melt, and it properly knocks me out - it might be the only way to shut my brain off. I was in there for an hour tonight and aside from relishing in the scents and the warmth and almost falling asleep, I took the time to properly take notice of my body.
I like my calves and how they’ve become more toned from running. My stomach is getting flatter and my face is less puffy. And if there were parts I didn’t like, I’d think about what they do for me: my arms can carry heavy things and hug my loved ones. My thighs are sturdy and strong so I can stand and walk anywhere I want. I’m a woman so I can literally grow and sustain a human being.
My body is amazing and capable of so much, and the work I’ve put in so far to lose weight is making it even better. By looking at and appreciating my body instead of hiding from it in shame, I feel much more inclined to treat myself to healthy, nourishing foods, good sleep, proper hydration and exercise.
Hopefully this will help someone as I know I’m not alone in criticising myself all the time. If nothing else, here’s an excuse to have a lovely relaxing bath as a treat!
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