Weight Loss and Diets - It's Not All About Food!

I think that the reason a lot of women think they are overweight is because they have a poor self image and a lack of confidence, so they say to themselves "if only I could lose a few pounds it would make me more sexier, more popular, more attractive etc etc."

I know a lot of women who I admire and think are really lovely and I am very surprised when they say they are too fat. What they forget is that we are all individuals who are uniquely different but beautiful in our own way. We cannot all be supermodels. The truth is that most men do not like skinny women and actually prefer a woman who is more cuddly!

Most people are never satisfied with the way they are (including me!). If only we could see ourselves through the eyes of other people. If only we could be kinder to ourselves and stop beating ourselves up over every minor imperfection and say "what the hell, this is me and I am just as good as anyone else!"

I am not saying that we should stop striving to be the best we can be and that if we are overweight that we should stop trying to get into shape and develop healthier eating habits, but if we can stop the inner turmoil of guilt and self loathing and learn to relax and be our true selves then everything in life would flow more smoothly and weight loss and good eating habits would follow on more naturally.

I know it is not easy to change our bad habits and the way we think of ourselves and change does not happen overnight, but if we could just take some simple small steps to make some improvement in our lives and to the way we see ourselves, I am sure we would gradually begin to have a better self image.

Three Simple Ways to Feel Good About Yourself:

1. Make Time for Yourself

Sometimes we are so busy rushing around all day that we do not have any time just to be ourselves. Make it a habit of setting aside at least 10 or 20 minutes during the day and just either do something you want to do or just sit down and have a cup of tea or coffee and switch off.

2. Get a Good Nights Sleep

Take time to unwind before you go to bed. Perhaps take a nice relaxing bath or play some relaxing music or maybe try some meditation and deep breathing to clear your mind.

3. Treat Yourself

We all deserve to treat ourselves from time to time. Have your hair done or maybe buy a new outfit. Even if you are short of money just treat yourself to something small, like some new nail varnish or lipstick.

Try these 3 simple steps to improve your self esteem and you will then realise that weight loss and bad eating habits are not just about food but how you feel about yourself and see yourself in general.