Affirmations
When I tell myself I’m fat and ugly, I literally see myself as fat and ugly. And you will, too.
So the other day I tried telling myself I wasn’t fat. I know logically I’m not fat, but there are still areas of my body that I don’t like. But instead of tearing myself apart, I tried seeing myself as a normal looking person. That those parts I saw as “really fat” weren’t actually that bad. And for a moment I actually felt okay with what my body looked like.
It’s amazing what positive thinking can do. Even if you have to lie to yourself. If you tell yourself something long enough, it’ll end up thinking it’s true. So why not tell it something good?
It’s so hard getting used to this new weight.
I exercised today — FINALLY. It was a hard workout and hopefully I won’t be feeling it tomorrow like last time!
danielle said,
July 6, 2009 at 7:40 pm
you are so inspiring<3
natalie said,
July 17, 2009 at 10:28 am
I weighed 114 in high school and exercised constantly and tried not to eat. I had a lot of muscle and 114 was too small for my 5 6 build. I stuggled in college as an athlete and have gone up to 155 pounds. I run five miles 3-4 times a week and lift weights-I feel healthy but hate how much weight i’ve gained. I don’t know what to do.
vanessaleighsblog said,
August 4, 2009 at 10:51 am
It is very valid, that what we think we come to believe. So, on the positive end, that means that we can reframe our thinking so that we embrace ourselves in a loving, rather than a derogatory way…… it is steps, all a process, but it can happen. You can have the day of looking at yourself with loving eyes…… believe me!! Peace, Vanessa