Surviving a World of Perfection
We see starving models, glamorous celebrities, protruding chest bones – these images have become a handbook for those who want to “look beautiful.” Disgusting you say? In a world driven by appearance and first impressions, it is no surprise that the consensus claims that thin is the only way to fit in. But in reality, how many of us are in this category? How can we feel good enough to not care?
It takes years for many of us to feel in our own skin. Most of us never even get to this point fully – whether we’ve been scrutinized because of our weight, made fun of, or just can’t get over the supposed perception of beauty; it is difficult to be average, let alone obese in this war of the scales.
With the right outlook, you too can feel great in your own skin and embrace beauty. Follow these tips and perhaps you will find out what it means to be gorgeous – both inside and out.
1. Being healthy is not about numbers. So you’re 115 or 185 – is your heart healthy, are you exercising and eating right? Do YOU feel good? Focus on the important aspects, rather than the three digits.
2. Every morning when you wake up, tell yourself one statement that makes you feel beautiful. Phrases such as “I love my legs today,” or “I feel gorgeous” actually feeds you motivation and self love. If you say it often enough, you might just start to believe it!
3. Indulge once a week. Sure, we all need to eat healthy and make sure we fight obesity. However, it’s important to splurge as well. If you don’t treat yourself, you are only setting yourself up for failure. Find something to celebrate. Appreciating your life will lead to a healthier outlook.
4. Throw out those old jeans! Most of us have a pair – the ones that are collecting dust in the back of our closet. Secretly, we dream about wearing them one day, when we finally have a chance to lose the weight. Let’s face it – we dwell on the fact that they are too tight, too small or that we have let ourselves go. Forget about it. Focus on now rather than the past- if you want to feel great, buy a new pair of jeans.
5. Treat yourself to a day at the spa. Indulge every body part; even your mind needs a rest. A hot stone massage, a facial or even something simple like a pedicure could do wonders for your spirit. Life is a tough journey, without pampering ourselves we tend to lose focus of what is important. In the end, embracing our beauty is the first step to success.
Taking steps such as these combined with a good weight loss diet plan will go a long ways towards surviving this world of perfection. You will feel better, be happier and live longer. What more could you ask?
