Lord knows I'm no psychologist. I'm also by no means a counselor. However, I am a professional in the fitness industry. And with that comes emotional and mental struggle to literally get your head in the game when it comes to staying healthy.
There is an unending list of the things people struggle with when it comes to eating well and keeping active. Some are emotional, such as feeling discouraged and sad that they can't do what they used to, they can't even do something as simple as walk up a flight of stairs, or maybe even eating too much in order to cover up insecure emotions. Others are mental, such as a fear of failing, of over-exertion, or being judged. And although these are all valid thoughts and feelings, most of them need a reality check.
If any of you struggle with these issues and find yourself being gung-ho for a few weeks to lose weight or to improve your fitness and nutrition level, and then wind up falling into a black hole of overeating, emotional eating, or binge eating, and staying sedentary, then please contact me.
You don't have to live your life in fear or struggle. You can rise against it and feel worthwhile again, as a wonderful version of yourself, and not as anybody else who may be skinner, prettier, taller, shorter, curvier, more muscular, leaner, etc. You can be a great portrayal of who you are and who you want to be. It's hard to get there, and takes a load of time and hard work.
But perfection is not the goal, it's rest and peace in who you are. And that's what counts.
Enjoy your life and appreciate people's differences!
I'm just sayin'...
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