If you answered no to several of the below questions, it maybe that you have problem with the way you feel about your self-image.
* When you look in the mirror do you like what you see?
* Are you able to stand up to peer pressure or criticism?
* Do you have self-love?
* Do you try avoiding people as much as possible?
* Can you handle unfair remarks others make about you?
* Do you care about your health?
* Do you compare yourself with others?
Most people struggle with uncertainties about their appearance as well as how they measure up others. Nobody is perfect. Your imperfection should encourage you to improve, not feel down. No matter how pretty or physique you are, you will always come across others who are better-looking. Some people get very self-conscious around others because of their weight, thus, making them feel like a loser. How you view yourself can affect the way others view you....and even treat you.
If you have tried various ways to lose weight in the past but still haven't seen any significant changes, don't hastily conclude that there's something wrong with you. The fact is, weight loss takes time - months or even years. In some cases, your feeling of self-worthlessness maybe what's stopping you from losing that weight or shredding few pounds. You don't have to be in a horrible situation to feel sad. Funny enough, any factor can trigger weight loss. It can come on at anytime, even if you had stopped dieting or exercising. It's weird, but it happens.
Regardless of the cause for your weight gain, there are ways to enable you to see yourself in a more positive light.
Try the following:
Talk about it. The relief you feel after talking to someone is amazing. Finally, someone knows and can understand what you are going through. They can lower the rope and pull you out of the pit - saved at last!
Sometimes the most important thing is knowing that someone sincerely cares. That can make you feel valuable. However, make sure the person you are sharing your feeling to brings out the real you - not a personality that you create just to fit in.
* Write about it. When you feel sad about your weight/physique, you might want to try putting your thoughts on paper. Writing can help you to organize the mental clutter that accumulates from feeling. Describe how you feel about your weight and what you think maybe at the root of your weight gain. A month later, read what you wrote. Have you trying to work toward it. Have your feeling changed? If so, write down what helped you.
*Bounce back from your mistakes. There's no getting around it - a healthy diet and regular exercise will go a long way in helping you control or lose weight. You're imperfect, as you have identify. That means there will be times when you will say or even do the wrong thing. You can't control some factors that lead to weight gain, but you can avoid making serious health mistakes. Everyone has good and bad qualities or habits. You should be proud of the good and work on the bad. Never use your imperfection as an excuse to practice unhealthy habits.
Most people feel very depressed about their body which cause them a change in mood and behavior, social isolation, diminished interest in almost all activities, a significant change in eating habits and sleeping patterns, and intense feelings of worthlessness or unwarranted guilt. If you are overweight or obese, there is nothing to be ashamed of. With the right mental attitude, plus a healthy diet and routine exercise - you can begin to feel better, perhaps the best you have felt in a long time.
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